also this

another from the summer mix

 

It’s eclectic.

boogie woogie woogie.

eyesores

…

I’ve tried to figure out why I like this stuff all of a sudden. It used to remind me of college dorms and cafeterias. Now when I see it I think, hmmmmm, cinder block, you are SO COOL.

And if it’s painted some terrible pastel color, I’m totally taking a picture of it.

Am I just experiencing some hipster reevaluation of a despised/dated/lowbrow building material?

I got no answers. Just lots of pictures of Salt Lake City cinder block garages.

case histories

Kate Atkinson’s book is a perfect summer read.

I love me a dashboard cover.

and the pursuit of happiness

This Ben Franklin is pretty crazy looking. To be fair, Maira Kalman’s version looks like an old lady…

The Hare with Amber Eyes

This was my favorite book of last year.

it’s on my summer mix