Consolation Prize

I am a 25-year-old artist, musician, and lover of words and food. I reside in Oakland, California.

thedailywhat:

That’s Adorable of the Day

Tumblr blogger Julie ran into this little guy in a friend’s insect collection and decided to throw him a birthday party, knowing he would soon die. Thanks to Tumblr’s support, Julie set him free.

nestofvellum:

I found this caterpillar for a peer’s insect collection. Knowing that he would ultimately meet his death, we decided to throw him a birthday party.

Edit: Because of the outcry, the caterpillar was returned to a nice tree to live out its days. Refer to the recent post for proof!

Edit 2: Prints now available here:  
http://society6.com/NestofVellum

11/30: Land’s End

I grew older today
losing safety of youth
I feel it in creaking bones
and weary eyes
but my lips stay full
with the fruit of spring

I fashioned a ukelele
out of a sunken stump
and strung violins
with weeds from the trail
I walked along the coastal path
and met the red gate

Cypress fingers pulled me in,
gathering wind like a sail.

yourlittleampersand:

A very Happy Birthday to Jane Goodall, one of my heroes. 
You are an incredible woman with a beautiful soul. Wishing you many more to come.
zoom in

So precious.

yourlittleampersand:

A very Happy Birthday to Jane Goodall, one of my heroes. 

You are an incredible woman with a beautiful soul. Wishing you many more to come.

zoom in

So precious.

f-word:

flourless chocolate cake with vanilla whipped cream and blackberries
photo by staceymccool

i made this tonight, and it was GOOOOOOOD.

f-word:

flourless chocolate cake with vanilla whipped cream and blackberries

photo by staceymccool

i made this tonight, and it was GOOOOOOOD.

Dylan.

I’ve been on a Dylan kick today. I’m watching No Direction Home and sketching him for a practice portrait. I just found out it’s his 69th birthday today…a little eerie.