I don’t normally show up places with presents for the famous but when I read that he’d be coming to Seattle for a reading of “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bible,” I was compelled. I think I did it as a thank you for his work.

This is the only photo I have… I finished the piece about 30 seconds before we had to run out the door to the reading.

His essays and short stories are funny, but very real. I love the way he’s able to capture and describe tiny, awkward, painful, beautiful moments of human interaction… No matter the topic, you can find yourself in there if you’re paying attention.

As for his radio show, Wiretap, I would call it radio-crack, and I can’t get enough of it. Also insightful, one episode can include quiet, contemplative story, and often raucous, completely hilarious quasi-improv conversations.

Almost every single person who contributes regularly is now my hero in one way or another… including his parents. In addition to the clips on the official website, you might find some unofficial audio here.

6″ wet felted wool tortilla with the Virgen de Guadalupe on one side by Bee Mice Elf.

It made me snort-laugh. Clicky.

Due to popular demand, this holiday season the plushes return to gallery hanahou! Made with love by 30+ artists and crafters from all over the world, these original and affordable soft toys will range from cooky critters to adorable anthropomorphic objects.

December 4 2008 – January 7 2009
Opening party: December 4, 6-9pm

And, if you’re like me and can’t be there to check it out, there’s a preview pre-sale online now! I’m totally amazed at what other artists have created… here’s mine:

More awaits you. Clicky.

I love it when stream-of-consciousness web browsing pays off. This
gallery of sculptures is breathtaking. All made from Jute…

Clicky.

I didn’t know what Jute was, so here’s the first part of the wiki
about it:

Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. {snip} The fabric made from jute is popularly known as burlap in North America.