Expressive Typography

One interesting thing about teaching my Text and Image course in the Graphic Design building is seeing the student projects that adorn the public spaces of the hall. In particular, the 31st of August had some interesting expressive typography projects that reinforced our class discussion on semiotics.

Calligraphy

Preparing my Wednesday lecture, thinking about Chinese Calligraphy and Zhao Zhiquian's Couplet of 1867.

Monday sunset

Passing through the Plaza on the way home.

Waldo Fountain

Last weekend of August, possibly the last chance to go play in the Waldo fountain.

Local Hiking

Hiking out at the edge of the metro on a warm Saturday afternoon.

Antennas Up @ the Nerman

Another free Friday concert at the Nerman, this time Antennas Up.

New Bag

I finally got around to replacing my old computer bag. Over the course of last spring the handles began to fray, something which a friend told me was a sign I was working too hard, and which my adviser said was a sign that I was too busy to shop for a new one. I think both were/are true. After a long summer of not needing to cart my laptop around (I taught in a full media room for the summer term), I'm back to the necessary lugging of books/papers/grading/laptop, but at least I have a nice new internet-purchased bag to shuffle through it with me.

Back to KCAI

First session of teaching night class for fall term at KCAI- Text and Image in East Asian Art History :)

Sunrise after the storm

A beautiful Tuesday morning commute.

Bento

Lunch at my desk on the first day of the fall term.

Veggie garden

My own veggie garden as it recovers from the July heat wave- in the upcoming weeks (barring any weather disasters) we should have eggplants, tons of cherry tomatoes, a fair amount of sweet green and red peppers, and gobs of jalepenos and habaneros. Hard to believe that my tomato plants are almost as tall as me!

Summer sweet corn

Fresh and local, the taste of summer sweet corn immediately after it's harvested and before the sugars turn is like nothing else, especially when grilled for a few minutes and dabbed with a hint of butter.

Friday evening in the garden

After a few busy weeks of family visits, it was lovely to have Friday evening to relax at home in the garden.

Truly...

Thursday August 18. A beautiful day, lunch with a friend, a celebrity spotting (saw Katie Perry on the Plaza- hilarious), and a lot of work done. Truly bliss.

Company

We hosted dear friends for a simple Wednesday night dinner, and they were kind enough to bring beverages and fresh cut flowers. So sweet!

Nerman again....

... this time I was at the Nerman on my own to view Leo Villareal in depth.

The last summer fun book

The last summer fun book that I got in was The Wordy Shipmates by the ever hilarious and well-researched Sarah Vowell, who you may know from her frequent appearances on the Daily Show. The book recounted the saga of the Puritans and the Massachusetts Bay Colony, about whom much false information exists. Vowell does a fantastic job of keeping the topic light-hearted while providing great information and a realistic perspective on the founders of our nation.

Zoo again

Another Sunday at the zoo, this time with the other set of grandparents. Little man got up close to the gorillas, I love this guy's chill pose.

Roxy Paine

A Saturday morning visit to the Nelson-Atkins with Joe's family, we strolled the Sculpture Garden to view the new Roxy Paine, so striking!

Friday night

Relaxing at home after dinner out with the other side of the family, who were in town for the weekend.