Recently, a Facebook friend, Sascha Krader, whom I have never but as the following will reveal knows me pretty well, asked me this question: I was talking with a friend today about Norway’s Svalbard seed vault. I had a fragment of a memory … Continued
I subscribe to the American Society of Landscape Architect‘s newsletter, The Dirt. Recently Nate Wooten covered a lecture delivered by landscape architect Shane Coen, ASLA, founder of Coen + Partners, who started off by asking: “Who Taught You How to See?” … Continued
I first encountered Tim Dodd on Facebook; we are both members of the Space Hipsters group. I posted an old add for Tang. Tim posted this photo! Upon seeing this surreal and witty photo, I knew I had to interview this … Continued
Here’s a present from me to you — me playing Heitor Villa-Lobos‘ Prelude No. 2 for Guitar, recorded in the corn crib at VCCA on a very rainy day. Please excuse the misplayed notes, the notes that didn’t get played, and … Continued
I’m just back from three weeks plus residency at my home away from home: the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. I’ve written before about residencies and I’m sure I mentioned that one of the best things about them are the people. … Continued
Why am I the envy of George Lucas? Here’s a quote from GL explaining why he doesn’t want to make another Star Wars film, or any big budget feature for that matter. You go to make a movie and all … Continued
It’s that time of year, Dear Reader, and to help you get in the holiday spirit I offer you this playlist of old school gospel Christmas songs. Yes, they are definitely, unapologetically Christmas songs, and not holidays songs. But they … Continued
It’s a Thanksgiving tradition dating all the way back to 2009! If we’ve interacted about the film or my other work or if you inspired me in some way, chances are you were thanked. Want to find out for sure? … Continued
Today’s post was written by cinematographer Andy Bowley. i can’t remember if we drank a lot of beer that night. but i do remember parting ways with david, after a nice meal on the upper west side of new york, … Continued
What makes me happy? When something I wrote or made motivates a complete stranger to send me a note. I recently received this via the blog’s Contact page. Subject Lincoln CLEP commercial Message: David, I have the commercial on a … Continued