Twenty Fourteen

It’s been a big year for change. Seeing our daughter grow and develop from 6 to 18 months old is the most remarkable thing I’ve ever witnessed. Starting along the path of cancer treatment with my mom, has been a test of tremendous strenth. Adjusting to running a business from home has been interesting and extremely rewarding. And the time is flying by. Paul always says, “The days are long and the years are short.” So, I figured I’d reflect on my favorite little moments from 2014, and do so every year from here on out. Here are this year’s moments in no particular order:

Paris is Burning

The 1990 documentary, beautifully directed by Jennie Livingston, tells the story of the New York City ball culture in the gay and transgendered communities. I watched it twice in one day.

We Can't Breath

The New York Daily News cover the day after the non-indictment of Daniel Pantaleo, the officer that killed Eric Warner, made me cry.

Serial

This season of the podcast Serial, hosted and produced by Sarah Koenig, was some of the best journalism of the year.

Friday Night Lights

We finally watched the 5-season series of Friday Nighy Lights in it’s entirety. I now feel that Coach and Coach’s Wife are part of our family (at least I want them to be).

No. 57

The packaging for J Crew+ Arquiste’s No. 57 and the small bit of content on the box about the inspiration for the scent is perfect.

MD Anderson Cancer Center

A mecca and a sanctuary for all walks of life and a reminder that we are all the same.

The Creative Class

This class, created and taught by Paul Jarvis, has taught me a lot about running a freelance business. I love being part of a cloud community of other freelancers from around the country.

Dad's Plaque

My mom gave me this plaque my dad received in 1981. It’s now my most prized possession.

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Wes Anderson quadruple-downed on Wes Anderson-ness and it was amazing. The only movie I was able to (and chose to) see in the theater this year. And all the articles about the super talented graphic designer, Annie Atkins, that worked with him on the movie confirmed Mr. Anderson’s brilliance.

The Microbus

Paul re-aquired his 1971 VW Microbus, his first car in high school. After 20-years in storage (which was unbeknownst to him), his dad called and asked where he should have it towed.

Trenton Doyle Hancock

I witnessed the work of a genius in the Trenton Doyle Hancock: 20 Years of Drawing exhibit at the Contemporary Art Museum, Houston.

Gardians of the Galaxy

Our favorite Marvel movie to-date.

Walks through the woods

Listening to my daughter sing and flip through random mail during our afternoon walks was the best thing ever.