Hodge Podge

I went mouse shopping after my old one (which was still quite young in technological mouse time) died. Actually, I got it just this Christmas and while I do remember something about a lifetime warranty, I think I was supposed to register but didn't. I figured the cost of shipping and handling to send the mouse in for repairs would be more expensive then just purchasing a new mouse. Yes, the old consumer mentalities will getcha every time. So on to the store. I took extra care to select a mouse this time. Previously I got the cheapest (obviously) mouse available and that didn't work out too well. I never noticed all of the options until I tried them out side-by-side. Then I found it! A mouse that barely made a peep... er, click. Often I'll edit images in the living room while my husband watches TV, so in awareness of his sanity, I wanted a quite mouse. What is the advantage of having a loud click-y mouse? (And why do mice "click" anyways? Wouldn't it be cute if the actually emitted the quietest little mouse squeak?) Just some things for Microsoft to think about... I know for super-intelligent people like Bill Gates sometimes the simplest ideas can be overlooked. I got your back, Bill. One question remains, though. If you look at the packaging you'll see the label below:

It left me very confused, yet intrigued. I immediately imagined myself purchasing this mouse for the thrill of attempting to smuggle it outside of the U.S. and Canadian borders. I don't know where this adventure will lead me, and when I decide, I don't know that I can tell you for concern of my mouse's safety. I hope you understand.

Okay, silliness aside, here are a few bits of press/work I haven't written about yet. John Ralston has his full album out now, Shadows of the Summertime.
JOHN RALSTON "Love Will Come Around" by sonshine

Yea, John! Congrats on the work. It's currently available at some of the best record shops in South Florida, including: Top Five in Lake Worth, and RadioActive, in Ft Lauderdale. P.S., yes that is my photo of John taken in Steev Rullman's backyard. Also, he's got a big show coming up this weekend at the Bamboo Room.

The music festival SXSW is coming up. Athen's band Casper and the Cookies will be there this year. Kay Stanton, a member of the band was nice enough to send me a copy of the Athens Banner-Herald where a photo of mine was front and center, online and in print.

Thanks Kay! Best wishes at the fest and on tour.

Also, here's a link to the Retro-Indie Market SLIDESHOW I shot for New Times. It was another VERY successful show put on by Michelle Parparian and Amanda Linton.