For some reason there is nothing more life renewing then sitting at a neighborhood cafe, sipping my coffee, and writing. This should be a prerequisite for any day and any job. One cannot come into the office until they've spent at least half-an-hour relaxing outdoors and finding a means of self-expression. As the dear boy from Jersey says, "....we were born to run."
I don't know if it's just the caffeine kicking in but I feel particularly more chipper today than yesterday. Personally, I think it's because the sitter was almost on time, I had a little me time (right now) and I don't have that "where's the sitter" anxiety starting out my day. Well, we shall see how long this lasts.
Totally divergent thought, but are blogs the new radio serials of old? Of course those were ficticious and commercially sponsored but still people followed them weekly (or in some instances daily), and they were the precursor to today's gaudy soap operas. But I still think there's a connection. As human beings I think we have a natural interest in the lives of the people around us. Just look at the success of reality programming on television, and of course the explosion of blogs. It's as if we've become the community we probably should be, learning about each other and sharing opinions, divergent and otherwise, and also being a source of support when needed.
Speaking of support, if any of you are curious about the process of design, you should really go here Ellen Lupton speak at Goucher College next Monday night. Ellen is the director of the MFA program at the Maryland Insititute College of Art as well as the curator of contemporary design at the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City. She, along with her husband, Abott Miller, were among the first recipients of the coveted Chrysler Design Award.. And best of all the event is free of charge. Should be a fabulous discussion on how design has changed over the years.
Okay, well this wonderful moment in time has to end. But hey, wasn't it just a kicking way to start the day. It might just become my new routine. Happy Wednesday.
Posted by robdesign at April 21, 2004 08:57 AM
Every Tuesday when Seth goes to Mother's Day Out,the first place I head to is Starbucks,for a little reading and java!Nothing better.
Posted by: Emily at April 21, 2004 10:14 AM