CoffeeBreak Revolution Studios

Need to belly laugh?

2007-02-22T21:54:00.000-04:00

Are you in need of a good belly laugh? A hearty chuckly? A squirmy squeal?

If so, go HERE. Enjoy!

The Irish are leagues ahead of us

2007-02-22T13:35:00.000-04:00

BBC News reports today that the Irish are now increasing their tax on plastic bags given out at grocery stores like Tesco, Dunnes, and Spar. While I was studying for my masters in Dublin, I remember that Austin and I always brought our own bags to the grocers. Some places did not even have bags, but those that did always charged the 15 cents (roughly 25 cents US), which has now been increased to 22cents. Fantastic! If only American stores would start to do the same. Maybe our landfills would decrease exponetially.

In other news, thunder hit so hard a moment ago that it triggered the car alarms in my parking lot. How's that for powerful?

The Wand has been passed

2007-02-14T19:42:00.000-04:00

Three things you might not know:

1. I love rice cakes.
2. I'm an advocate of Procrastination.
3. David Mamet is my hero.

and a bonus:

4. Dust mites are my mortal enemies.

The blog I have tagged: Kitty-Time

The time for peace is now.

2006-12-29T12:41:00.000-04:00

The Cows are Coming!

2006-12-21T13:48:00.000-04:00

brought to you by the UnionLeader.com

Hill Bombing with Patti and Colleen

2006-12-06T01:17:00.000-04:00

On Sunday, Patti, Colleen, and I entered into the wild and wonderful world of hill bombing. Feel free to join us one Sunday!

Skateboarding in the morning

2006-11-20T12:34:00.000-04:00

Annie and I hit Powhatan this morning, and had it all to ourselves!

She caught me landing (finally) a backside kickturn! WOO HOO! I don't suck afterall...

I got some shots of Annie - her first time on a skateboard, and already she's hitting the ramps with style.

As the season changes...

2006-11-17T18:36:00.000-04:00

"How exactly good it is to know myself in the solitude of winter...
and having known fully the goodness of that, it will be good also to melt."
- Wendell Berry

be sure to check out jen gray's website when you have a moment.

Skateboarding Friend

2006-11-15T12:37:00.000-04:00

Werner has taken a keen interest in my skateboarding these days, and has, in fact, kidnapped my street board. He is discussing an adventure out to the pet store, each on our own board, but I am not sure he'll be able to resist the lure of the local bird population.

Ninja Witch Baby

2006-11-08T10:34:00.000-04:00

Emma discovers her Ninja powers.

2006-10-21T10:20:00.000-04:00

Jason Webley @ American University - Icarus

WHHHHHEEEEEE!

Join the Army

2006-10-19T08:58:00.000-04:00

Don't do it.Join the Army.

No One Is Listening...

2006-10-04T16:51:00.000-04:00

Hug a Vegetarian

2006-09-22T14:43:00.000-04:00

The Greatest Competition of All Time

2006-08-28T17:47:00.000-04:00

The World Cell Phone Tossing Competition. I will rule you, World Cell Phone Tossing Competition! Finland, here I come!

Advice from a tree

2006-08-28T15:57:00.000-04:00

by Ilan Shamir

Stand Tall and Proud.
Sink your roots deeply into the Earth.
Reflect the light of a greater source.
Think long term.
Go out on a limb.
Remember your place among all living beings.
Embrace with joy the changing seasons
For each yields its own abundance.
The Energy and Birth of Spring
The Growth and Contentment of Summer
The Wisdom to let go of leaves in the Fall
The Rest and Quiet Renewal of Winter.

Feel the wind and the sun
And delight in their presence.
Look up at the moon that shines down upon you
And the mystery of the stars at night.
Seek nourishment from the good things in life
Simple pleasures
Earth, fresh air, light.

Be content with your natural beauty.
Drink plenty of water.
Let your limbs sway and dance in the breezes.
Be flexible.
Remember your roots.

Enjoy the view.

A real skateboarder

2006-08-13T20:37:00.000-04:00

There can be no contesting it!!

I am a real skateboarder as of today! I hit the park with the Skatemoms, spent two hours sweating in the sun, learning how to drop in off a 5 foot ramp, not fall on my ass too many times, and peel over giggling multiple times.

Here are the pictures to prove it!

(compliments of one fine photographer: Austin Elston)

I may not look good, but I sure had fun!

And here's one of my fabulous skating partner: Patti Hurst! (she's in the back)

And to end this post - I leave you with an image you won't soon forget. Clearly, I am not as bendy as my niece, Emma. What a good boarder she will make!

Salt N Pepper

2006-08-11T11:03:00.000-04:00

PhotoFriday: Four

2006-08-11T09:51:00.000-04:00

Tina warms up before our next Fringe show performance.

Chop Shop Studios

2006-08-09T20:01:00.000-04:00

Austin and I have just discovered how to add our music videos, short films, and what not to our blog: Chop Shop Studios!

Come have poke around, see what you think, and be sure to let us know your thoughts about our work. Here's our new logo, designed by the one and only Josh!
We are always looking for stories to tell. Please send us yours!

Skate Auntie

2006-07-28T10:52:00.000-04:00

I'm a SkateAuntie! And this is my new helmet (or will be when I go buy it later today).
For all you skateboarding ladies out there: http://www.webvira.com/skate/mmsor/
, go here and join in the fun!

Environmental Defense

2006-07-25T23:03:00.000-04:00

Join them.

click here to learn more about the Environmental Defense Organization. A very worthy cause.

Vegas, baby, Vegas!

2006-07-15T20:30:00.000-04:00

Hiking the AT

2006-06-18T08:12:00.000-04:00

About two weeks back, I had my first opportunity to hike the Appalachian Trail and it was amazing. The trail wandered through the woods of Maryland, past a small pond, along a country road, and ended at a farm with some really delicious ice cream.
I had a passenger for 4 of the six miles that I walked. Little Bee sat on my pack, and settled in for a ride until we stopped for lunch. Can you see her on my pack's handle?

I was surprised and pleased by how many white blazes there were along the trail, and it gave me great confidence that perhaps, despite my desperate inability to read a topographic map, I could handle the walk. Austin and I are pouring over the guide book, ready to try out our first overnight excursion.

Who needs tents, proper packs, or sleeping bags? Details. All I need is to be sure to fix my digital camera, so I can bring it along on my next wandering in the woods.

Guerilla Gardening

2006-06-15T10:10:00.000-04:00

A Superhero Designs recent journal entry (13 Weeks) not only chronciles the wonderful tales of Andrea's pregnancy, but also provides a link to a very tempting idea: Guerilla Gardening.

Started in NYC in the early 1970s, Guerrilla Gardening has exploded across the Globe. This morning it landed in my lap.

Now that I'm armed with blue prints for Seed Grenades, I aim to venture off in search of illegal dumping grounds in which to toss my sunflower bombs.

Jen Paints

2006-06-08T10:33:00.000-04:00

My sister, Jennifer, the very talented painter, has just started her own blog. Check out her site, and be sure to commission some children's paintings for your own kids. Nothing inspires imagination like beautiful art.

www.jenpaints.blogspot.com

PhotoFriday: Home

2006-05-26T07:41:00.000-04:00

Seattle, Washington

Ugly Mug

2006-05-18T13:02:00.000-04:00

Just back from my Seattle Adventure.

Shannan, Blair, and Austin in the King Fish Cafe.

Fuel coffee is a necessity at any time, but right after a WET show is a fabulous treat!

baby orchestra

2006-04-20T20:27:00.000-04:00

The Baby Orchestra.

PhotoFriday: Full

2006-04-17T13:53:00.000-04:00

When in doubt, eat your niece.

(photo by Monica Gallagher Sakala)

PhotoFriday: Organized

2006-04-12T13:25:00.000-04:00

...and what is more organized than the military, especially during the civil war?

My Monday Walk

2006-04-12T13:20:00.000-04:00

Spring is here!

The Real WereRabbit

2006-04-10T22:16:00.000-04:00

The calm before the storm

2006-04-03T20:38:00.000-04:00

How many times in your life do you look up and suddenly realize you are standing beneath a purple tree?

PhotoFriday: The Storm Cometh

2006-04-03T20:33:00.000-04:00

The storm blew in just as we began our journey home from the grocery store. 15 minutes of slipping and sliding in the mud and puddles had us giggling despite the penny-sized hail pelleting our heads.

Go for a walk

2006-04-03T15:43:00.000-04:00

The Surfer by Andrea Scher of Superherodesigns.com

Sometimes it does us all a little good to go for a long walk.

The Writing On The Wall

2006-04-03T09:17:00.000-04:00

A small restaurant in the East Village near Annie's new flat.

Brooklyn Adventures

2006-04-03T09:14:00.000-04:00

Next time I'm in Brooklyn, I will have to uncover the secrets of this deliciously tempting Robot Adventure...

Tommy walking precariously along the dry docks of Brooklyn.

Austin wandering along the shores, looking for unique debris - perhaps the front seat of a Ford?

Coffee at St. Helen's - with turtles and all.

A small film crew had dinner plans along the docks.

Annie and Tom enjoying the sun (and the Onion) at St. Helen's Cafe.

PhotoFriday: Metallic

2006-04-03T08:55:00.000-04:00

Fairies swirl in the iron art of Dublin.

photobymle

PhotoFriday: SMOOTH

2006-03-30T14:30:00.000-04:00

Naturally on the first day of summer... my sunglasses broke.

photo by: mle

Welcome...

2006-03-29T15:17:00.000-04:00

...to CBR Studios. Prepare to be amazed.