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SOLD!

Posted on 26th February, 2009 at 12:26pm by joel

So what was this post all about?

SOLD!

Pretty obvious, no?

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Countdown

Posted on 6th January, 2009 at 8:00am by joel

~~15 Jan 2009 @ 2:00pm~~ 12 Feb 2009 @ 1:30pm, my world changes

12 Feb: Home Sweet Home
…complications & delays…
14 Jan: Hom Furniture
13 Jan: Where thou art, that is home
12 Jan: There is no place like home
11 Jan: Be grateful for the home you have, knowing that at that moment, all you have is all you need. ~Beathnach
10 Jan: …Sweet Home Minnesota…
9 Jan: Hangin’ with the homies
8 Jan: Home is any four walls that enclose the right person
7 Jan: Home, home on the range
6 Jan: Home is where the heart is

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It’s time to blow this thing up

Posted on 25th February, 2008 at 9:02pm by joel

As it turns out, I’m a horrible at this whole maintaining-a-website thing. Go figure.

This site has clearly run its course, for more than a few reasons. Here are a few…

I obviously can’t keep up the blogging thing. I put a “For Sale” notice up on my car and never bothered to show off my new one.
This site does a horrible job of featuring my paintings, even though I haven’t finished one in quite a while. Maybe if the site actually filled its role as a quality portfolio, I’d be more inclined to continue working on said portfolio.
This site also does a horrible job of showing off my web work. Unlike painting, I actually have been doing a good bit of work here. Some of it is online, but I haven’t been updating that site much lately, either.
…many, many more reasons I don’t feel like listing (read: laziness).

So, what am I going to do? I dunno. I’ll leave it as is, for now. I’ve got a pile of ideas for new, better, cooler sites that actually serve a purpose. Clearly, this isn’t going to work and no amount of expansion/rejiggering is going to solve it. I need to blow it up and start over. I’ve got a couple other domains at my disposal, and just might make use of them. We shall see.

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For Sale

Posted on 7th June, 2007 at 12:45am by joel

headline image for “For Sale” Canyon red is gorgeous, eh?

My Jetta is on the block. Do you want it?

I’m in the process of selling my 2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS. It’s been a wonderful car for me, but I’m ready to move up to a sweet new ride (there will be a post when that arrives). So, if you would like a fun little compact car that has been treated as nicely as can be for the past four years, head over to my CarSoup page and take a look. I also have put together a photo gallery if you want a closer look.

And just in case you do not feel like visiting the CarSoup page, here are the specs:

2000 VW Jetta GLS
Canyon Red (rare color discontinued after this model year)
Gray cloth
Sunroof
5-speed manual
2.0L 110hp engine
8-speaker Monsoon premium sound system with amplifier
CD player
A/C
Airbags
Power locks, windows, brakes, mirrors, steering
Anti-Lock Brakes
17″ alloy wheels with summer performance tires
15″ alloy wheels with Blizzak snow tires
~72000 miles

Again, check it out!

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Helvetica

Posted on 2nd June, 2007 at 10:13am by joel

headline image for “Helvetica”

I have always claimed to be a gigantic geek.

I saw Helvetica Thursday night at the Walker Art Center. More than just a movie about a font (really!), it is an insightful look into the world of typography and graphic design, yet it is also accessible to and interesting for those who have little to no design background whatsoever. The interviews were intelligent and funny and the director, Greg Hustwit, did a brilliant job of telling a very interesting story about a typeface that is as basic and straightforward as any.

This is my hearty recommendation that you visit the film’s website, learn more about it, find a screening in your city, and go see it. You will not be disappointed, especially if graphic design and the discussion thereof makes you feel a little funny inside.

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