» Sunday was my birthday. Great sushi, friends and family in town, and lots of fun presents. I’m finally the owner of a pair of TOMS (the Carpe Diem style), a present from my mom. Just in time for spring! As my sister said, inspirational. footwear. Just my style. There was also a snarky comment in there about them probably being vegan – and they totally are! (though I’m not…but I guess I seem to flock toward touchy-feely footwear. I also have vegan Danskos…)
» Today is International Women’s Day, as you’ve probably seen around the web somewhere. I don’t pay too much attention to National Ice Cream Day and International Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve Day or whatever, but the treatment of women still gets my heart pumping and in a world where Rush Limbaugh still exists, it’s worth taking time out to envision a society in which women are valued and treated accordingly. I think it’s still possible to make a $25 Kiva donation to a low-income woman and her business without putting any of your own money down. A five minute, zero-risk investment in an entrepreneurial woman in need of a hand – a great way to celebrate today.
» I also plan to attend a showing of Miss Representation tonight. Have you seen it? There are 3 and 8 minute trailers on Vimeo.
» I loved this NPR story on the 50th anniversary of A Wrinkle in Time. I devoured A Wrinkle in Time and all the rest of the Madeleine L’Engle books. Totally connected with Meg! From the story:
“Even if a young reader doesn’t know all of the words, or know who all of the quotations are from, or if they can’t grasp exactly what a tesseract is … it sort of gives room for the reader and shows possibility and a place where you want to go and understand,” Voiklis says. “[L’Engle] didn’t think condescending to children was the right thing to do.”
» When I’m stressed, I buy pens. My newest purchase: Pentech Hybrid Technica in the Extra Fine 0.3 mm size, black. Super smooth for such a fine tip. Makes me delusional enough to think I might eventually get around to some photographic journaling.
» Excited to see Cataldo and Blind Pilot tomorrow. You can listen to all of the Cataldo albums streaming online. Worth checking out.
» I’m going to Toronto in two weeks! Have you been there? Any recommendations for me?
I like writing, photography, reading, music, design, typography, paper products, days in the seventies and sparkly snow, Spanish wine and cans of PBR. I spent a year in Córdoba, Spain, working as a 
Happy Birthday! 🙂 And, yah for Tom’s — that pair is fun! My first pair are currently in the mail … can’t wait for them to arrive.
I was just thinking of L’Engle the other day. Do kids still read her books? I LOVED her. Thanks for the sharing the npr story!
So….which TOMS? Don’t leave me hanging! 🙂
In addition to Toronto recs, I owe you a reply to your letter — stay tuned!
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My mom loves that Gloria Steinem quote. She has it posted above her desk.
Also, I just got my first pair of Toms, too! I like yours a lot. I chose these: http://www.toms.com/womens/artist/ash-canvas-women-s-gabriel-lacktman-spiral-classics
Happy birthday, happy March, and happy spring!