Posted on June 11, 2007
Resurrect Dead: the preview
I’ve finally been given the ok to post the preview for “Resurrect Dead” the Toynbee tile documentary. I’ve been sitting on it for months, with Jon Foy, the film’s director wishing to keep it under wraps. “I kind… Read More
Posted on April 19, 2007
Strangest moment of the day
Today I was at a meeting full of people from cultural institutions across Philadelphia. It was a meeting about
Posted on April 16, 2007
slightly disturbing obsessive behavior
Just because I haven’t posted about the Toynbee Tiles recently, doesn’t mean my bizarre obsession has waned. The tiles go into winter hibernation every year. Spring snow or not, the season awakens them. They’re like the cherry blossoms…. Read More
Posted on January 30, 2007
Street Art
As evidenced by yesterday’s rhetorical screed against any and all who dare attack the value of Philadelphia’s murals, I’m a big fan of Philly’s public art. But what I didn’t say yesterday is that some of my favorite… Read More
Posted on December 2, 2006
New Toynbee Tiler!
Toynbee tile interest comes in and out like the phases of the moon. It’s really amazing how cyclical it can be. Just as my interest begins to ebb and tile fatigue sets in, a series of events unfolds,… Read More
Posted on November 5, 2006
Resurrect Dead (Dogs and Text)
I just discovered that if I turn off the rich-text editor on wordpress, I can post youtube videos. This changes everything. From now on, please expect many more youtube videos. For today’s feature, please enjoy this informative documentary… Read More
Posted on October 22, 2006
strange days
As I’ve been mentioning for a couple weeks, today marks the 31st anniversary of Arnold Toynbee’s molecules turning dead in anticipation of their future reassembly on the gigantic Planet of Jupiter! It’s also the 10th anniversary of the… Read More
Posted on October 19, 2006
Synchronicity
I’m a huge fan of synchronicity. (Here’s a link to a wacky new age definition of the idea.) Another, more common synch is Pink Floyd and the Wizard of Oz, which is a decent example of a movie… Read More
Posted on October 4, 2006
Molly Pitcher, Toynbee tile
Yesterday, I mentioned that my girlfriend often asks why I’m so distrustful of ruralites. Today I come to you with a different question she often asks me, why do I care about the Toynbee tiles. I don’t actually… Read More