I imagine Josh Ritter’s an emotional guy, but he’s one who, very smartly, harnesses those emotions, shoving them into his craft, songwriting. From the time I first saw Mr. Ritter, at the Cork Opera House, on Valentine’s Day no less, I admired his heart. He, like his Irish compatriots of Hansard and Christopher, really lets the thing beat for all to hear.
He’s a man. Though he’s only four years older than me, I look up to him. All of the men in my life whom I most admire share a simple quality: an inherent goodness which they’d like to grow and maintain like a well-manicured garden, sharing with the world when appropriate. It’s more than apparent, Mr. Ritter, a constant gardener, seeks this every day.
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By: Wastler
Category: Music
The Denim Debate, the brainchild of my good friend Ryan Plett, acts as record and review of nearly two dozen pairs of raw denim from cult labels. For the uninitiated, the site will educate on the ever-growing phenomenon that is selvage denim. Ryan’s accumulated a group of friends to discuss their thoughts for one year as they break in a pair of premium selvage denim.
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My Dad. Early 1970s. Colorado. His yellow Chevy Nova and matching tent.
Jeremy Kirkland asked me to write about the wear and tear of something in my closet for his blog, Start With Typewriters. After my Swiss Army Knife, the most storied thing I own is my dad’s jean jacket. I hope you enjoy the post. Thank you, Jeremy, for the chance to contribute.
At 1220 West Van Buren Street in Chicago’s West Loop, there stands a seven storey brick and glass factory building which has been home to America’s masters of tailoring, Oxxford Clothes since 1948.
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While I’m late in discovering these photos from David Robert Elliot, they are so wonderful, I just had to share. I’ve never seen photos for a store that better demonstrate its aesthetic. The look book for Penelope’s which depicts a romantic weekend away, might as well be a glimpse into the lives of shop owners Joe and Jena. While they are not the couple depicted, I can completely picture them dropping their baby off at Grandma’s, and heading to the lake for a rekindling, a rendevous, a much needed recharge.
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