I just picked up my East Dallas Original shirts from the printers yesterday. I think they came out pretty nice. What do you think?
These are 100% cotton tees, soft cotton with a tight weave patter. The silk-screen was done with a thinner ink so it doesn’t feel rubbery like a lot of silk-screened tees you get out there. I’ll have these for sale on the next DEOM (Deep Ellum Out Door Market) so stop by if you wanna get yerself one. Size available are Medium, Large, X-Large and a few 2XLs. Quantitative are limited. Each shirt is under $20! A bargain.
There’s a section here in Dallas called The M Streets. Roughly, this section lies east of central (I-75), west of Skillman, south of Mockingbird Ln. and north of Henderson Ave. There’s not an actual district as this area is composed of a few neighborhoods. They’re pretty neighborhoods, with variety of well-preserved historical homes in styles ranging from Prairie to Tudor to Craftman. All very close to the famed Greenville Ave. where on a weekend, you can stroll up and down and experience an eclectic entertainment scene with bars, restaurants, shops and theaters.
If you get the chance, you should experience this area during St. Patty’s Day. It’s pretty much insanity. Good or bad, that will be up to you.
Below is a poster I’ve designed to highlight this section of Dallas. And I may have taken some liberties with what’s really considered “the M streets”. I was inspired by the old NYC subway signs. Click here to see an example.
So after reading a tiny little bit about Deep Ellum I learned that “deep ellum” is a corruption of “deep Elm” Street. I had no idear!
The latest illustration of my Dallas Landmarks series is Deep Ellum. I used a photo I took of the water tower on the east end of the district. I love the graffiti on the water tank and its rustic texture. I hope you enjoy it. I will have 8.5 in. x 11 in. prints available at the DEEP ELLUM OUTDOOR MARKET this Sat. Swing by and get one. I’ve also created a print for the M Streets, but I’m still tweaking it. I will post it soon.
OK, so you may have seen the DIRECTV “Opulence” commercial. Fantastic, no? Admit it, you wanted that mini-giraffe Mr. Opulence has laying around. Well, you now have another chance to get a longer glimpse of this cute little mammal.
Thanks to the Sokoblovsky family, Russian’s Finest Purveyors of Petite Lap Giraffes, you can now get a much longer view at these adorable little creatures. Maybe even get one for yourself!
According to their website:
Size: adult is 76 centimeters, baby is 15 centimeters tall. Weight is 4.5kg unless the giraffe is fat cow then 5.44kg
Diet: distilled water and bonsai tree leaves
Health problems: none. They are the best.
A CEO, on vacation in Greece was walking by the docks. He saw a local fisherman hauling in a large catch and he took time to comment on the success of his fishing venture. “How long did it take you to catch that many fish?” he wondered.
“Not long,” the Greek fisherman answered. “Probably an hour or so.”
“May I ask,why didn’t you stay out longer so that you could catch more fish?”
The Greek fisherman shrugged and tried to explain to the visiting CEO that his catch was sufficient to meet his needs, and those of his family.
Confused the CEO asked, “But what will you do with the rest of your time today?”
I will play with my small children, and take a nap with my wife, maybe fish a little more. In the evening, I go to the village to see my friends, dance a little, play the bouzouki, and sing songs. I have a full life.”
The CEO shook his head and said, “I have an MBA from Harvard, let me help you. I suggest that you begin fishing longer each day. By fishing longer you’ll catch extra fish so that you can sell them in the marketplace. With the extra money, you can buy a bigger, better boat. That larger boat will bring you extra money because you will be able to hold more fish. Then you can eventually buy added boats, until you have an entire fleet of fishing vessels in these waters.
You will no longer be selling your fish to a middleman, you will be able to negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe someday you will be able to open your own plant. Then you will be able to ship fish to markets all around the world. In time, you could move to New York City and manage your huge company.”
The Greek fisherman looked at the CEO with wide eyes, “How long would that take?” he asked.
“Perhaps twenty or twenty-five years,” replied the executive causally.
“And after that?” The fisherman asked.
“When your business is really booming, you will be able to sell your stock and make millions!” exclaimed the executive with excitment.
The fisherman said, “Millions? Really? What will I do after that?”
“After that you will play with your grandchildren, and take a nap with your wife, maybe fish a little more. In the evening, you could go to the village to see your friends, dance a little, play the bouzouki, and sing songs and have a full life.”
On June 11, 2011 the organization SWIM ACROSS AMERICA will have it’s it’s first Dallas event which will be held at the Harbor in Rockwall on Lake Ray Hubbard. There will be 2, 1, and 1/2 mile swims.
Swim Across America, Inc., [SAA] is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming- related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current Olympians, SAA is helping find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service. For more info click here.
I took this picture back in 2005, when a friend and I traveled to the bay city for my second Sharkfest Swim. This year, my wife and I are returning to San Francisco for what is going to be my 4th Sharfest swim. Looking forward to it.
