Art deco piano, decorated trombone

This art deco piano appeals greatly to me as an objet d'arte, yet I confess feeling betrayed by its maker, as it strays from the classic conception. I suppose growing up in a house where classical piano was revered affects my earliest perceptions of what a piano should be.

Similarly, it seems disrespectful to the field of music itself to paint or deface an instrument.

How do you feel about these types of ornamentation?

On wearing my bedsheets

I wish I could be a fashionista! I adored Carrie Bradshaw for her dare and style. If I had a budget for such things I would force them into my lifestyle and relish being the art piece of any gathering. Not necessarily for the attention, but for the effect of bringing beauty into ordinary.

But then there are fashion puzzles that leave me clueless. I think couture is awesome, and that sci-fi has its place, but these appear to be little more than Star Wars bedsheets made from fine fabric. Blech.

With eyes as bright as the sun

io9, one of my favorites on Feedly (my RSS feeder of choice; I file it under "entertainment") showed off a palette of galaxy-themed eyeshadows today. Props to the artist who connected the powder packs to the solar system.

However, didn't we all look like martians with these same colors in the 80's? Shout out to Juneau Drug and Max Factor!

Three thoughts about television competition shows*

1. Why do seemingly-worthy near-professionals bother? Remember, there's only one winner, a lot of shame and back-stabbing that'll take place, and fame may only fleetingly remember you as, "Oh, the one who won that show, but only because of editing." If you have cred, you're better off taking it to legitimate market and proving yourself there. More people earn the big bucks there than on reality TV.**

2. TV competition is only marketable when it's done in a negative manner. In proper competition, we highlight the winners, like good sports. Notice that most popular television shows rally around the elimination piece. Ratings come from the aforementioned shame and back-stabbing.

3. If there's a reality show/competition in my genre, I'll be there. I can't help but be lured by the "glamour" of the beast. If Bravo casts for a rummage special, I'm sure to sign up. I know I'm good and I'm prepared to show just how good!


*Blogs don't have to have a point
**Unsubstantiated

Simpsons did it

I'm a fan of the Simpsons. I'm a fan of Simpsons' commentary on everyday life. I love the sounds this pen makes. (I'd upload and .mp3 if I had a mic!)