my name is luca: Archive

Dec 31st

The Khamasin in Mohandessin

Kop (on the right…obviously) is one of my favorite people from college. I don’t throw that term around lightly, either, and I can only think of 3 other people who really fit that description. He’s quick-witted, smart, adventurous, an excellent writer and most importantly, he’s a wonderful friend. And, despite his fleeing to Egypt in September, we’ve been able to keep...

Dec 31st

Dec 30th

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This is a video of people around the world singing “All You Need Is Love” at the same time. A while back, I saw something similar called Playing For Change, which featured people singing “Stand By Me” all around the world, as well. I’ve embedded it below. For you dashboard lazies, here’s the link: Both are simple but beautiful. I think it’s pretty...

Dec 30th

Dec 29th

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Dec 29th

Resolutions for 2010

A few days early, but why not. 1. Finally sit down for seasons 2-5 of The Wire. 2. Catch up on season 3 of Mad Men. 3. Explore New York more, i.e. head above 24th st. Venture back to my old neighborhood. Utilize boroughs. 4. Actually use my gym membership for more than just a really expensive place to pee. 5. Visit my friends in London. Get Jenny to join me so it’s not so lonely. 6....

Dec 29th

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Dec 29th

Getting engaged is the new birthday on Facebook

A billion people that you never talk to write the same thing on your wall over and over.

Dec 29th

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Moist Towelette Online Museum →

Yep, it’s exactly what it sounds like.

Dec 28th

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patrickcassels: A more rhetorically correct version of Alanis Morisette’s “Ironic.” We tried doing this with “You Oughta Know” and it didn’t work quite as well. This looks like it was filmed where I grew up! Ditmas Park? Yes? No? Most likely yes.

Dec 28th

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To Kindle, or not to Kindle? To Kindle!

I like books. I like how they feel, how they smell, how they get weathered with each reading. I like accidentally cracking the spine on a paperback. I like their weight. I like how I come across notes I made years ago. I like how my notes encourage my friends who I lend them to make notes of their own. I’ve had this thing for over a month now. And in that month I’ve read 3 books, but...

Dec 28th