Roadtrip

With a possible great job opportunity / interview on Monday, my new house being nearing "moved in" status, and a routine of waking up and getting my coffee at the same place developing, I am tempted to grab the amazing young woman I've been fortunate to grow close to, get in my '97 Nissan Maxima, and drive to California.


Address Is Approximate from The Theory on Vimeo.

Animated Intro

Spielberg has a new movie coming out (actually, its already premiered) called "The Adventures of TinTin". Ok, yeah, whatever, great. The important part is this- James Curran, an animator and designer based out of England, decided to create this (unofficial) intro. Spielberg saw it and liked it so much, he flew Curran out to the premiere and gave him an offer to work on his next project. Goes to show that nothing is in vein.

The Adventures of Tintin from James Curran on Vimeo.

Fetch.

You'll have to excuse me.
Having been transplanted from the country setting I've been in, to a rooftop apartment in the 3rd district of Paris, just on the coat-tails of Marais, has gotten me distracted. However, this isn't about Paris, not yet at least. Todays post is a video of an activity that releases tension for both man and beast. Promotes fresh air consomption, and builds a bond that Elmers School Glue couldn't hold a flame to. It seems that throwing a stick is much more than throwing a stick.

Sit Down #1

I post a lot of videos of myself ranting, making jokes, and generally jivin'
I've decided some people like stand-up comedy, and some of us, such as myself, enjoy this more casual sit-down comedy. So, I'm starting a series that I'll call (for easy reference) Sit Down. I hope you enjoy.

Oct. 6th.

Its very busy here at Le Moulin Bregeon. Much gardening and other odds and ends have been tied up in expectation of our newly arrived guests, a wedding party from Japan. This is the cause of my absence, and I do wish to apologize. Here is an incredible video by (again) the beautiful, and equally as talented, Olivia James. You can see her blog at www.olivia-rae.com
Hope you enjoy, and check back soon for more WATERMARK original content.


loire valley from Olivia Rae James on Vimeo.

Serious.

Henry!

Sometimes, side characters are more interesting than those in the fore-front. As is the case with Henry, in this study of G. Caillebotte's "Rue de Paris".
Henry- the faceless, company-less traveler, is caught in the rain. As he was yesterday, and the day prior. It seems, Henry, no matter when you are to come or go, you're bound to do so always in the rain.

Yesterday.

Recently.

Ive been under the weather, hence the lack of new postings. Ive got a couple of new pieces to share and they'll be up soon. For now, enjoy this beautiful video put together by Olivia James, a friend who is here for a short stay. You can see her full blog at www.olivia-rae.com


dinner at le moulin brégeon from Olivia Rae James on Vimeo.

Try Again.

Living as I am, aimlessly and well, I find myself often bothered by the incredible feeling of quiet satisfaction. "Yeah, you know, maybe I could keep doing this" Work here, or there, wander about. Build a life on the platform of simply not building a life. Be vagrant, if not just for a while. Take photographs, write stories, draw pictures, cook meals, clean up, sleep in. It seems this is all standard for me now. Then, perhaps, head "home-ward" (though that too is a place I consider debatable) and, say, run for office. Or find a listing in the classifieds-
"NEEDED: Semi-traveled man with little to no business experience, willing to offer strong opinions on various and sundries. Must have transportation. Benefits."  

However, as my mother would be quick to tell me, this isn't an option. There are things to do prior- people to see, debts to pay. But in reality, only the last is true, and scraping some pocket money to pay off the government for my college degree seems, well, easy enough. And it is these thoughts that keep me awake at night in my 19th century linens. That make me hyper aware of my surroundings. That make me process everything until it becomes a stream of images and little more. The country side and its inhabitants, moving a pace behind the drummer of the 1st world. Living in stone buildings that have withstood the overthrowing of a Monarchy, two World Wars, and the often unexplainable lashings of Mother Nature. People who's fore-fathers carved wooden beams to hold oven baked tiles over head. Who pounded iron into plows. Sowed leather into shoes.

And then there's me. With my American nose, my American English, my utter lack of distinct heritage. German? Italian? Croatian? Irish? French? Your guess, or mine. Either way. Dark hair with light skin, and an overwhelming amount of self-worth. American, to my rabbit thin bones.
And here, in a country older than the infantile empire I've left, old as Christ himself, are people-  filing into the Golden Arches for a slice of American Apple Pie. But, Ive had my pie. And now, after my coffee, I want someone to talk to.
And maybe, someone out there is willing to tear it all down too, and try again.

Free Weight

Ok, ok. Just the Cheeseburger will do.

This is another one for the "Open Water/ American Life" series that I hope to show in Charleston upon return. Im working on more now, so check back soon!

More from Ancient Cat Society

 Some great lyrics from A.C.S.-

He said "Honey were like a tree-
Youre the roots, and I'm the leaves-
You can go on, get bigger and get strong.
But the seasons the death of me-
Yes you can go on
Get bigger and strong-
But Im falling just like the leaves."

9.12.11

So, there is a chance that the bag is from the 60's-70's. The guy told me World War II, but no real proof. I'm skeptical, due to the amazing shape it's in. Regardless, at least I've got a cute Murse.



"Which of course means "The Journal" " - Duh Dunt- Tishhhh

The New New.

Shout to J.Berger for putting all his tracks up to download!

Ancient Cat Society

I think these kids are great. Having fun is what the world was made for.