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In the library

So, what are you reading these days? On a recent 3 hour long bus-ride, I delved into "First Person Plural: My Life As a Multiple" by Cameron West. I scooped it up for $1 at the local Salvation Army and because I am not one to sit and read the first chapter while in the store, I read the book flap synopsis and was sold. Dissociative Identity Disorder is what Sybil suffered from, but she blacked out and could not recall any of the episodes. West said his DID was like hearing two conversations at once. It must have felt incredible and extremely scary.

Skyping with the fam

Being an only child far from my family is a bummer sometimes. But skyping definitely helps! This week, I couldn't be with my parents as they visited my Granny and Pa. Thanks to Skype, so far this week, they have met my boyfriend and seen my new haircut.

In an unusual turn of techno events, I was the one who turned my Dad on to skyping. Usually, I get his tech hand-me-downs. He is a computer geek. Believe me, we still battle over Mac vs. PC issues...When I told him about skype, he jumped in! Thanks Dad!

Pictured above is my Pa, who is 90 years old and looking handsome! Whoo hoo.

What are you reading?

 
Sometimes I joke that I cannot read because most of my books are full of photos or art. Such is the life of a photographer! When I do read, my favorites are memoirs and true crime. Under the Banner of Heaven is in my bag now. It is so awesome in a creepy, fascinating fundamentalist Mormon way. I studied Sufism in college, but this religion/cult takes it to some new levels!

Jon Krakauer, the author also penned Into the Wild and Into Thin Air. You should definitely check one of these out when you hit up the library, bookstore or interweb.

She said what?

Photo of Chelsea Handler on my TV last night

I can only take so much talk of home foreclosures, job layoffs and a bleak future. Besides, I have cramps and the once-per-month vampiric urge to eat raw meat.

Instead of bloodletting the closest human, I call on my fave funny lady Chelsea Handler of Chelsea Lately. She cracks me up. Her bits are not for the weak or timid. And I love her for it. She calls out celebs, makes fun of herself and has a "nugget" fetish. Chelsea rules late night TV. Jimmy Kimmel is second to best.

Chelsea, you wanna come over for margaritas and Scattegories? You bring the nugget.

Bearded wonders

Damn, where have I been? Today, while listening to Pandora, which by the way is the best freaking idea ever, I discovered Ray LaMontagne. His first album, called Trouble was released in 2004. His voice is nice, raspy and it makes me all feel all warm and fuzzy 70's-style.

Another talented bearded dude is Devendra Banhart. I had the chance to photograph him a long time ago. He's very sweet and multi-lingual. "Seahorse," "A Sight to Behold," "Be Kind" and "Todo Los Dolores" are a few of my faves. I love his guitar picking!

L'Election!

Today was election day and it looks like the entire world is sitting on the edge of their seat as we decide our fates. Le Figaro, the french daily newspaper, hired Shepard Fairey to once again lend his hand to create portraits of both candidates in the same vein as the Barack Obama posters he's made in the past. This is how American papers should look.