http://modite.com/character Modite / Character - my personal blog Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:30:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ryan and I went to a winery last weekend and they told us that some of the past owners had lived in this cave while they made improvements. Good thing they had something to drink. http://modite.com/character/2009/07/08/weekend-2/ These photos were taken along Lake Michigan in the city of Port Washington after a boat ride on the Oconomowoc River and a few minutes before a campfire brat. And while it was beautiful everywhere, I really prefer places that have toilets. With doors. And a seat. http://modite.com/character/2009/05/31/weekend/ This was Ryan's birthday present from last Saturday. I'm normally not very good at picking out presents, but I think I did pretty good this time... http://modite.com/character/2009/05/14/birthday/ After asking the Twittersphere whether I should work on my blog last night or go to a concert, they unanimously voted for me to attend the concert. And several people like @ribeezie and @franklogic suggested that I go to the concert AND blog about. Big ideas there. So here you ... http://modite.com/character/2009/04/29/the-thermals/ And by friends, I mean books. Okay, people too. My friend Grace Boyle featured my books in her fabulous inspiration series. http://modite.com/character/2009/04/08/i-get-by-with-a-little-help-from-my-friends/ One of the many brainstorms for the art above my couch. The key to hanging art is to measure 58 inches (gallery eye-level) from the floor to the center of the art. With arrangements, first lay all the pieces out on the floor and rearrange until you like what you see. ... http://modite.com/character/2009/04/06/frame-arrangements/ Note: I’m not giving up Modite / Career and Life Advice. I’m simply establishing this additional blog. Read on for more details. I studied design in college. God only knows why. I arrived at school ready to study journalism only to find myself bored. And subsequently confused. I decided to ... http://modite.com/character/2009/04/05/why-im-starting-a-new-blog/ I went to the ocean recently and this was what I brought back, save for one twisty-turny shell that I gave away. http://modite.com/character/2009/03/16/seaside/ Not just anybody. My sister sent me these Beatles coasters for Christmas, and they totally make me feel like a cooler person. http://modite.com/character/2009/03/12/help-i-need-somebody/ When my Wisconsin license plates arrived for my new car, Zeus exclaimed, "New York! It's a sign!" Uh... http://modite.com/character/2009/01/27/destiny-or-coincidence/