Random Rants
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Leary IMO was most interesting when hanging about with Ginsberg and Watts. Poet and Zen master, respectively. I have enjoyed listening to and watching their joint conferences over the years. Ginsberg and Watts turned away from the drugs, focusing on 'is-ness' and holism, where as Leary continued to see drugs as the vehicle. Was a really interesting time in California. Watts talking @ IBM is amazing, and the zen masters that came to the west around the same time and kicked off the whole movement came out/around/from the beat movement/influences. Jack Kerouac's On The Road loops in with all of this also. I followed a lot of their trails, through books, and visited the places in person (partly why I moved to SF a few years ago).
The tibetan book of the dead whilst interesting, is a heavily religious and cultural text based on rights and ritual, more so than spirituality and 'self'.
Again to keep 'ranty' on topic, feel free to PM if of interest (or new thread or something).
To keep super on topic, went into the city for an interview this morning, paid $60 parking. If I'd kept the car there LONGER (another 4 hours), the rate would have been HALF (IE $30 in total). Talk about backwards.
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50% of the current run of 25oz denim was lost to second and third grade. Because we had some issues with another jeans maker getting hold of some of our 3rd grade 21oz denim some time ago, we now buy it from the mill although we can't use it. Haraki has just pissed away USD8,000….Haraki has grown to love this denim and will persevere, but it really is on the limits of what is doable and his ability to pressure the mill is limited - if he pushes too hard, they're likely to say they don't want to do it any longer.....
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I'd be down for an apron and fingers crossed there are enough creative uses for the rest to recoup at least some of the loss!
Will this affect the MBBs or are they past that stage?
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Gotta be a way to use the low grade denim and cut the losses. I know Haraki is a perfectionist, but small items like coasters, mouse pads, small tote bags etc. could probably be made without including too many flawed portions. Just a thought…
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…25oz cord for a pendant necklace; 25oz wallet rein; 25oz rug (it will get scuffed over time anyway); 25oz Croakies; 25oz iPhone sleeve; 25oz MacBook sleeve; 25oz iPad/Mini sleeve; 25oz double-sided belt (to wear w/ducks); 25oz moleskin cover; 25oz coffee sleeve; 25oz Bic lighter sleeve; 25oz patch; 25 oz boot laces; 25oz toiletries kit...
Banners, doormats, blankets,…
