My Days Are Numbered

It's starting to cool down and my days of watering the garden while I snack on cherry tomatoes are fading away.

Northside Parade

No one does the 4th of July like Tim.

I Found Boiled Peanuts in Ohio!

Thanks to my friend Alicia. Sorry family, I'm running out of reasons
to visit.

Oh No Boiling Acid!

Inspiring young musicians! This kid is adorable.

Rick

He impresses me. Visit the Unmuseum at the CAC to check out his wall
drawings.

Good Morning Free Beer

Rick's Show!

I love this big one! You can check it out at the Weston Art Gallery in downtown Cincinnati 650 Walnut St.

Our Tree!!!

The tree farm we usually go to is closed this year which sort of broke our Christmas spirit. It hasn't helped that I work every day these days either. This little guy will do for this year.

Coming Soon!

Grand Opening Reception
4x6x100: Paintings by Chris Salley (ME!)
Friday, November 20th, 2009
7p.m.-11p.m.

Regular Business Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday 12-7
Sunday 12-5

4012 Hamilton Ave.
Enter Through Red Polly
Cincinnati, OH 45223

The store is really coming together! I'm feeling both nervous and excited. There is still a lot to do and 15 paintings to finish. EEEEEK!!!!! Finished logo thanks to Julie Hill! We'll eventually add some sort of icon.

Progress!

I've been working on my new project which is a gallery/store hybrid in Northside called fabricate. This is a rough draft of our logo! We open November 20th, more details to come.

Fighter

Painting number 83. It's been a year today since I was mugged. It's not the same date but the last Sunday in October. The weather felt the same today and I was accidentally wearing the same outfit which isn't that odd for this time of year given most Sundays I can be found in Chucks and my favorite green hoodie. It's interesting how that one day changed the way I feel about my own personal security, strength, and how it pretty much erased the daily walk from my life. He's in prison now for 5 years at age 17. There are days when that doesn't sit well with me, the idea of a 17 year old kid in prison for that long. I can't really explain that feeling though.

On a lighter note this cheesy video made me laugh out loud tonight.

This song has been stuck in my head for weeks because of the show Glee. I'm loving that show so much right now. I think it might be one of my new favorite songs. Today, Ben told me about a cover of the song by Pomplamoose which is really good. Ironic.

Small Things = Cute

I can't seem to fall asleep tonight so I thought I would write about The World's Smallest Postal Service which I discovered while I was in San Francisco last month. You write your message and she transfers it into her tiny handwriting on a tiny piece of paper. The letters are mailed with a magnifying glass to the recipient. I think it's the cutest thing ever! Technology has changed communication so much in the last few years that a letter, much less a tiny letter, is such a personal way to communicate.

Best Present Ever!

Ben brought me boiled peanuts from South Carolina. I got emotional.

Cool Things Happening in Cincinnati!

I stumbled upon Crafty Supermarket today while catching up on my Northside news. I'm really excited to see something happening in the handmade movement here in Cincinnati. I've already started harassing her by email to learn more! Hopefully we'll get even more crafters at BYOProject.

Favorite Bathroom Graffiti

We Found a Pirate Store

Best Meal!

Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

Yes...I ate meat. Couldn't help it.

My New Favorite Spot in the Bad Van

Curra's

Avocado margarita. I'm not sure what Aaron is doing.