Vote Early and Vote Often

Texas has the option of early voting, so me and the missus hit the polling station on Thursday. We had the kid in tow and she charmed the folks in the line. While waiting we joked about making a onesie that said, "I only smile at Obama supporters." I'm sure all the people in line were silently assigning party affiliations to everyone around them. I know I was judging on looks.

Some people made it easy to know who they weren't voting for.

McNuts for McCain - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Genius Ideas from My Brain and Others

A short list of things (first two mine, last one a friend's) that the world needs but may not know it.

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Chuck Palahniuk Inspirational Cross Stitch...

" You are not a beautiful and unique snowflake.

You are the same decaying organic matter as everyone else,

and we are all part of the same compost pile.

~Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club, Chapter 17"

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Art Cars in their native habitats. A photo book in the spirit of The Stray Shopping Cart Project, The Stray Shopping Carts of Eastern North America: A Guide to Field Identification and The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds.

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Bronco Polo

The sport of blue-bloods and the wealthy
+
bucking broncos
=
An extreme sport that could be
broadcast on CMT and ESPN.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Yard Sign

Issues with unruly dog owners or a political request?

No Poop Sign - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Blurry Pictures of a Good Night: Mucca Pazza @ The Orange Show

Orange ShowThe deranged marching band Mucca Pazza (Italian for "mad cow") made it a night Thursday at the Orange Show.  I went out a simple curiosity about the band and a love of the Show.  I hadn't seen a performance there, and now I'm looking forward to see more events there.  The band and the venue were a perfect, if tight, fit.  They played phenomenal mad klezmer-punkish tunes in mismatched outfits, stomping and wandering about the crazed steps and walkways of the hand-made tourist attraction.   A mildly dangerous thing to normally do in sunlight, but at night blasting away on a musical instrument, it was fortunate a musician didn't twist an ankle or bust a head.  The band would be great for fans of Mr. Bungle, Secret Chiefs 3, Gogol Bordello, kelzmer fans, and the young at heart. I would like to book them for my kid's 5th-year birthday.

This post originally started out with just my pictures, taken on my Canon PowerShot A510, hence the title. Searching flickr, I found show photos taken by Jim "Eggs" Bricker (from the Houston music scene blog Breakfast on Tour) with his much better Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi.  Look closely and you might be able to tell the difference.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show, originally uploaded by Breakfast On Tour.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show, originally uploaded by Breakfast On Tour.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show, originally uploaded by Breakfast On Tour.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show, originally uploaded by Breakfast On Tour.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show, originally uploaded by Breakfast On Tour.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show, originally uploaded by Breakfast On Tour.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show - Houston, TX 11, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show - Houston, TX 15, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show - Houston, TX 17, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show - Houston, TX 22, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show - Houston, TX 9, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show - Houston, TX 20, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Mucca Pazza @ the Orange Show - Houston, TX 25, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Not Safe for Children: What the DJ PLayed At the Fall Family Festival

Normally, I don't put pictures of Z or myself on the intertubes.  But this is an exception.

My wife's work had a big weekend blowout for staff and family. Inflatable bouncy rooms, Dunk-A-Cop, and a costume contest for the tots.

Zoe and Rob - UHD Halloween Day, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

They also had a DJ, young looking kid with lots of gear and an interesting idea in child-appropriate music. His seamless mix from Prince's Erotic City to Rod Stewart's Do You Think I'm Sexy was particularly eyebrow raising.

Totally getting him for her first birthday party!

Houston's Junklandia

Texas Junk Company - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

The Texas Junk Company has been on my list of places to visit since I moved here over a year ago. During the summer we went only to find the owner Bob was on vacations, searching for cowboy boots in small towns and going to Burning Man.

But now I've made the visit three times, and with camera in hand on the last visit. Two photos into that most recent trip and the camera's batteries gave up the ghost. *Sigh*

Someday the stars will align, the camera will be juiced up and once again I will be on the 200 block of Welch between Thursday-Saturday. And there will be many more pictures and maybe a purchase or two. But only if I have cash or check on hand.

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More pictures of the Texas Junk Company on Flickr.

The Return of Our Reassuring Overlords Has Put Me At Ease

Beacon with Pink Clouds, originally uploaded by bilbao58.

In the last few days I have noticed the the Eye of Sauron Williams Tower searchlight is up and running again. With its return, I feel just happier at night.

More so, I'm starting to feel a little glimmer of, dare I say it, productive creativity?!!! Meaning, sloth is my usual modus operandi; I motivated when I work for anyone but myself. Either I will actually find myself back to creating for personal enjoyment OR I have come to grips with my lack of productivity and this is me feeling relief that I'm okay with my slacker ways.

Time shall tell.

Photos: Aurora Robson "The Great Indoors" @ Rice University Art Gallery

More pictures of Aurora Robson at Rice U. Art Gallery. Why?... because! That's why.

There will be a new installation there opening on Nov. 6th. I'll be posting pictures of that one, too.

Aurora Robson "The Great Indoors" @ Rice University Art Gallery Panorama - Front View, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Aurora Robson "The Great Indoors" @ Rice University Art Gallery Panorama - Back Left Corner, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Aurora Robson "The Great Indoors" @ Rice University Art Gallery - Inside Dome, looking at "Scarlet Fever", originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Aurora Robson "The Great Outdoors" @ Rice University Art Gallery, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

 

Photo Slideshow: Aurora Robson "The Great Indoors" @ Rice University Art Gallery

An embedded slide show of installation and exhibition photos of Aurora Robson's "The Great Indoors" at the Rice University Art Gallery. Seriously good stuff.