Posted by: Lauren Rubin
in General on Sep 17, 2010
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Like most people waking up before the butt crack of dawn, it takes more than a few shots of espresso to get my gears turning in the morning. I often find myself uncontrollably jealous of anyone under the age range of 5, and their ability to literally leap out of bed and continue through their day full throttle. This morning in a sluggish and slightly incoherent manner I roll over hit my clock radio in ceremonial morning fashion and ...
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Posted by: Lauren Rubin
in Music Stuff on Sep 14, 2010
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Nothing makes me swoon more than an unconventionally bittersweet blossoming relationship between two supposed inanimate objects. Spike Jonze's new 35 minute mini film which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival conveys an honest, haunting and sincere picture of what it means fall in love and be a robot at the same time.
I'm Here is set in contemporary LA, at a time where strangely enough, robots and humans coexist. ...
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Posted by: Lauren Rubin
in Crafty on Sep 08, 2010
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Come hither crafty kids, recessionistas and connoisseurs of kitschy nostalgia! Multifaceted Busty funny lady, Amy Sedaris has declared details affiliated with her sophomore book release, Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People. Her 2006 sassy, literary debut I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence gave readers a guide for side splitting party planning and soiree preparation. Amy covers everything in her hostessing manual from ...
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Posted by: Lauren Rubin
in Artsy on Sep 08, 2010
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It appears that the not so subtle whisper of autumnal fancies is creeping into my Ipod in an exceptionally fabulous way. The crisp breeze and changing of the leaves harkens the sweet romantic sounds of my favorite smorgasbord of sultry Parisian pop, which always includes a healthy dose of Serge Gainsbourg. Compelling me to observe the world in the most imaginary of ways, his picturesque crooning and composition turns my everyday mundane ...
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Posted by: Lauren Rubin
in Music Stuff on Sep 03, 2010
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Personal music libraries are like fingerprints. Each is unique and fascinating in it’s own special way. Some are more refined around the edges, and others just down right awful. Think you have nothing in common with your grandma’s taste in toe tapping tunes? Or maybe you are looking to find the missing link between your 12 year old, bubble gum pop infested past, and your current romance with the latest Best Coast ...
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