like the moon
Not long after my last post went public, a savvy searcher quickly proved that what I thought was fairly ungooglable (at least without knowing Arabic) was, in fact, waiting for me on eBay. And beyond simply locating & IDing the music/CD in question, this kind commenter hit Arabkidsmusic paydirt. First, I want to take back […]
Read More →actual colors depicted We found the CD above a few blocks from home as we were walking up Concord Ave last month. It was badly scratched, probably the reason for its unceremonious discard — and no doubt compounded by however long it had been kicking it by the curb. All the same, it was awfully […]
Read More →And these videos give me hope that the future will be groovy, at the least — (h/t @Chrysaora on both of these, I think)
Read More →How time flies, even as it inches along — January 17, 2008 January 17, 2009 January 17. 2010 January 17, 2011
Read More →Not only do Flack and I share a penchant for experimental party music, we also share the experience of being dads to two young kids — in his case, twins! Of course, I’ve given lots of thought to seeking sounds for babies, and I’ve been meaning to make a mix of my own reflecting some […]
Read More →It’s a little hard to believe, despite having lived thru 24/7/365X2, but yesterday was Nico’s second birthday! Our walking, talking little girl is no longer a baby, by a long shot. But she continues to delight and surprise. Here’s a recent video of us playing on either side of my iPhone — One of these […]
Read More →Astoundingly, a full four months earlier than her sister did, Charlie has started walking — basically skipping the crawl, or scoot, altogether In response, Nico has gone incognito, posing as the matriarch of a local panda clan We could hardly feel prouder
Read More →About to turn the corner on fall/winter, so allow me to remember my favorite season of the year with some choice moments made immortal (as the Internet). Longer time since my last, so a few more flicks than usual. Got a post devoted to Mexico to follow pronto. Here, a fair amount of family fare. […]
Read More →A happy six months in this crazy world, lil girl! That proto-crawl is really coming along —
Read More →As can be imagined, I give a lot of thought to the soundscapes my two daughters soak in, especially when so much of it is structured by me — at home, in the car, or anywhere else I can plug my iPod/Phone, whistle a tune, or bang out a rhythm. When I’m selecting a kind […]
Read More →It’s that crazy time of year when everything is due and all is in bloom and blogging can go the wayside. Soon come back, you done know. Big tings a gwaan. Meantime, Nico & her mom “gardening” —
Read More →Why didn’t I think of this? A little realtime autotune would go a long way toward making Nico’s recent adventures in parent-manipulation (i.e., whining, screaming, crying) a LOT easier to listen to — h/t @timeblind
Read More →Nico @ 7 days Charlie @ 12 days Nico in longview — Charlie too —
Read More →Charlie @ 2 days old in one of our fave Will Heron onesies — Nico @ 3 days old, sporting the same —
Read More →Charlie Nesson Marshall, born 24 March 2009, 4:55 am, 7 lbs and 14.2 ozs Mother and daughter are doing well; Nico seems curious & amused about her sudden sister. Dad is downright delighted, as you can see. & dog tired. G’night!
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