Buster's Haircut

I dropped a very shaggy Buster off at the groomers today and I barely recognized him when I picked him up. He looks a little dorky, but he's ready for another visit on the farm.

New Spring Music

I love spring. The days become longer, flowers start to appear and new music rapidly arrives.

I simply can't wait to hear the following:

M. Ward – A Wasteland Companion (April 10 2012)

Andrew Bird – Break It Yourself (March 6 2012)

Santigold – Master Of My Make Believe (May 1 2012)

The Shins – Port Of Morrow (March 20 2012)

Missy Elliott (TBA, June 2012)

Sparkling Eyes from the Runway

Make-up from Dior's haute couture collection 2012 show. via The NYTimes

A little creative advice from Ira Glass

Ira Glass is the wonderful host of This American Life and a major heart throb for geeky NPR fans. His advice on creativity is inspiring. To hear Ira talk a little more about creativity, view the video interview here. Special thanks to my sister for finding this:

Traditional Daquiri

At most bars and restaurants, a daquiri is a green sugary concoction with whip cream and a crazy straw. But a true daquiri is a simple drink with just three ingredients—sugar, lime, and rum.

A few years ago, my sister introduced me to the Nicaraguan rum Flor de Caña, and I've been obsessed with it ever since. I never thought I liked rum until discovering Flor de Caña, and I can assure you that it tastes nothing like Bacardi. Flor de Caña can be found in both gold and white and you can find it aged from 4-21 years. After several tastings, my sister and I can strongly recommend the 7 year in gold. It's perfectly smooth and a great price. Flor de Caña can be hard to find, so if you spot any of the varieties, pick one up.

Traditional Daquiri Recipe

2 ounces rum

1 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice (emphasis on fresh-squeezed)

1/2 ounce simple syrup (simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water, with the sugar dissolved)

Combine ingredients in a shaker with plenty of ice, and strain into a glass.

Enjoy!

Fabian Ciraolo Illustrations

A few fantastic pop illustrations by Fabian Ciraolo. If only Frida Khalo really was a hipster. The unibrow would definitely become the new mustache.

a happy place

I love this magical image by Kansas City collage artist Colleen Burner. I'm hoping my weekend will be this peaceful & relaxing.