Are y'all following this?

A hundred of you are. 100! And that's just the followers via Google (which are the nicest because i get to see your avatars). I've noticed that there are also quite a lot of folks following me via readers and the like. NEAT-O! You know, when i started this blog i didn't really think about followers. I just wanted a place to post all the stuff that i do so that if anyone were interested in my music or art, i'd have a virtual place to direct them to. I know this sounds crazy, but i was really only thinking locally.

But dang, it's led to so many wonderful things... Inspiring meetings, much exchanging of ideas, incredible invitations, collaborations, friendships (both virtual and real life), creative support - hell, even emotional support. Sometimes during the 'creative process' i have my moments of self doubt. It's always wonderful to start the day out with a comment or an email from someone who is interested in what you are doing.

Anyway, I've had a ball the last few years. I've gotten to a place i've always wanted to be, spending 100% of my time working on my own projects. Okay, it hasn't been easy but i ain't starvin' yet and i'm happy as hell. This has only been possible because of the wonderful support i've received and a lot of that support has come from the internets. My sincere gratitude to all of you. It's been a joy to blog! I intend to carry on and hopefully you will continue to find it entertaining along the way.


And now i'd like to share with you a selection of my favorite blogs & bloggers to follow...
Dull Tool Dim Bulb
"Dull Tool Dim Bulb were the only swear words my father ever used. Items from the Jim Linderman Collection of Vernacular Photography, Folk Art, Ephemera and Curiosities."
I would really like to meet Jim Linderman. Actually, i'd like to hang out a while and have a few drinks together. Amazing collections. Fervent, a little haunting and naughty in the nicest way.
Anonymous Works
Beautiful Things from Unknown Makers
Joe has a great eye and always posts very interesting objects. There is always something intriguing to see and WANT!
ModernMechanix
"Yesterdays Tomorrow Today"
Oh how i LOVE ModernMechanix. Especially the images of which i use many in my graphic design work.
Detour Art Travels
"Detour art is dedicated to the sheer joy of outsider, folk, visionary, self-taught, vernacular art and environment discoveries found all along the back roads (and side streets) around the world." Road Trip!
PoppyTalk
"The Beautiful, The Decayed, The Handmade"
I love to look at the wonderful work shown here by other designers and artists. Good Stuff!
Shorpy
"Always Something Interesting" Incredible Vintage American Photography. Man, the first time i came across this site i could not stop looking until i had seen EVERYTHING. And that takes quite a while. Huge collection. Incredibly interesting.
Ukulele Hunt
Absolutely the best ukulele blog in the world by Al Wood
Unusual Life
"Unusual Homes. Amazing Architecture. Strange Places. Fascinating People."
Another Road Trip! Can never take enough cool road trips i say.
The Wood Pile
"Artist, farmer, woodsman and also a Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church"
This fella from Nova Scotia is my 'farmville'. I love visiting the farm!
Dude Craft
"Represents a different kind of tribe in the world of making things, intentionally blurring the lines between, art, craft, engineering, and the good old “Can Do” spirit." Plus, who can resist the name?
Tart Deco
Vintage Glamour and Retro Style
Miss Steph always has lots of fun stuff. Really handy links and tips too. It's my pink girly hang out.
Tea With The Vintage Baroness
Just one of the wonderful blogs from Adele, a vintage seller from Ontario Canada who is in my opinion the beginning, middle and end of the story of superb taste. Absolutely beautiful woman in stunning vintage style.
Allure
"Screen stars of the 20's and 30's"
Ah, to have lived during the 20's. I adore looking at all the images and it's nice to learn a bit more about some of the more obscure films and stars of this era.
Drawn
"...is your daily source of inspiration for illustration, animation, cartooning, and comic art." Yep! The talent seen here is incredible.
Agence Eureka
Delicious Ephemera Eye Candy. Her other blogs are wonderful too.
I'll be the one in heels
From Kalisa, my best girlfriend from High School in Long Beach Mississippi, now living in Memphis. I love reading everything,... from what she's writing, what she's wearing, what's happening with the family and which appliance just f*cking broke down.
BoingBoing
Duh! Who doesn't love BoingBoing!? Coolest stuff on the web, right? And Mark Frauenfelder is great. I adore his whole philosophy about stuff, his lightheartedness and his 'Maker' mentality. Just a real jovial fella'.

Aaargh, once again, i could go on and on. Think i'll have to continue the list later. So much great stuff on the web. But just one more...
The Hermitage
Rima, goodness, how can i describe Rima. She's so dreamy, she lives a dreamy life. Has a beautifully renovated horse truck in which she roams about the beautiful english country side making and selling her amazing artwork. This is the person i would most like to hang around a campfire with.