Geeking

After managing to miss it the past few years despite my best efforts, I was finally able to catch the Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon on the National Mall. I was really excited to actually see modular energy-efficient homes up close and personal.

The houses looked amazing - from the outside. Unfortunately, due to time constraints and long lines, I was only able to see the inside of three - not necessarily those at the top of my list; and yes, I'm bitter. Nevertheless, it was a cool experience. Next year, I hope to see them all. Until then, virtual tours of this year's homes are available online. Check it out.

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I've escaped to a warmer climate. Be back later...

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Praise Break!

Got some good news today that has given some serious anxiety attacks a break
So I'm doing my happy dance now and rotating the following songs by one of my favorite gospel music groups (I know some folks won't understand what they're about to see, and that's okay):





P.S. - They will be in Baltimore this Saturday at the 1st Mariner Arena. Sadly, I can't make the event. :o(

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Cool Design

I don't know who designed this flier but it's hot. I want to blow it up and hang it on my wall.

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Innovative Ideas

The voyeur in me loves this website. Custom Media Labs, an interactive marketing and communications firm in Wayne, PA, gives you a peek at the inner workings of their office life - literally. Their homepage background streams daily from webcams around the office. How cool!

Follow the link, be patient, and watch:

Customedialabs

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The Washington Post's Good Hair Feature

Everyone wants to discuss the hair thing now:



full article here

I found this young lady's view on Black hair particularly interesting. I have heard some White and Asian women make similar comments. Too bad most Black women don't have such a positive view of their own hair. A former colleague made the following comment once:
"When I die, I hope I come back as a Black woman because you all have the most versatile hair." She went on further to describe how her hair would not hold a crimp, curl or wave etc. I was a bit taken aback. Until she made that comment, even though I had long ago began embracing my natural hair and that of others, I had never thought about it that way. I must admit, I found both my colleague's and the young lady's comments refreshing in many ways.

At the same time, however, we (regardless of race, gender, etc.) should always be careful not to build ourselves up by tearing others down (even if others have done so to us); and likewise learn to appreciate differences in others without feeling bad about ourselves. I appreciate my hair for many reasons - versatility included - but I would stop short of calling my anything the "best" or better than others. I just think Black hair rocks just like anyone else's and I wish more Black people embraced our hair and stopped wanting someone else's. Due to the ugly root (no pun intended) of our problems with hair (and color for that matter), I think we still have a loooooong way to go before we reach a true appreciation of our natural selves and, at the very least, stop considering anything other than straight and silky or curly unattractive. But at least the dialogue has begun.

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I Want!

I adore these dresses by Red Prairie Press.
They will be at the Crafty Bastards! Fair in D.C. (Adam's Morgan) this weekend. Given my instant gratification issues with things like this, I may have to stop by.

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Random Thoughts

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Today's Playlist

because I haven't done this in a while...

Radiohead Dub via this cool video by way of Fly

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