This is moving

There aren't a lot of people I interact regularly that served, but I'm grateful to those that did. I also believe that I don't even come close to comprehending what it must have been like for those in combat or those left behind. This reminded me of Mackensie Ford's "Gifts of War" with an integral scene taking place at the Christmas Truce.

I watched this video this morning, and yet, I still can't shake how crystal blue Jack's eyes are, how spry he still looks at 90.

If the video didn't cause you to choke up, some of the Gawker comments may.

Inspired

By Aaron Feaver

By Toni Raquel & Zoe Anastacia

This is a BEAUTIFUL wedding captured by Justin & Mary Marantz

From Lonny Mag August/September

 

Inspiration for the Day

"Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle"

I think we often forget that this is true, at least I know I do. It's hard to tell when someone has something major going on in their life, even if it's only major to them. But often, it's not—it's actually major. Family illness or personal illness or unemployment, any of those things are generally pretty tragic and hard to cope with.

Just a reminder to smile a bit extra today. And to those of you who have been smiling extra at me or at strangers recently, thank you.

Things that took my breath away...

...this week.

This week, I tried to be quiet and observe. These are the things that caught my eye and made me go "hmm".


Spotted: One hoopdee on Berkeley st. in Boston. Reminds me of a great story...

Photo Credit Phil Mansfield for the New York Times.

Listen, you can't get me here fast enough. Part of an article on 'Steampunk style' which is a) quite popular right now and b) I second that popularity. It's using things/images/feelings from the past and using them to look to the future; think antiques, nautical homages, weathered books. Read more about it here.


Speaking of Steampunk style...I want this on my bookshelf. It reminds me of Michigan. Found in a Signs of Vintage's etsy shop.



Underwater art. Always a crowd pleaser (uh, at least a crowd of one). Beautiful images captured by Nadia Moro. There's a whole breathtaking collection.

Ok, truth: most favorite etsy shop of all time: irenesuchocki. Yes, please. I'll take all of these vintage, dreamy, beachy pics.

Palpable nostalgia. Featured on 20x200 this week.



I've been hoarding this Mark Elverson image of purple smoke for over a year. It always speaks to me.

Happy weekend. Find some moments to pause.