Morning Departure (1950)

Who said that the Brits can't make movies? This might be the best submarine movie of all time.

Bonus feature: contains a more detailed look than usual at how some of the mechanisms on board a submarine work.

Oil Wells, Venice, Los Angeles, California (Postcard)

Oil was discovered in Venice/Marina del Ray in the late 1920's and, as you can see, it transformed the landscape.

Mousepad

Just got this new mousepad in the mail. I love it! It smells kind of funny, though.

Canal and Tent Houses, Venice, California (Postcard)

Venice-of-America originally contained vacation homes in a variety of price ranges. These were the inexpensive ones: they had canvas walls.

Beach Boys Greatest Hits

This is the playlist on my ipod that I listen to the most. If the number of times I've listened to particular songs is any guide, then I particularly like "Busy Doing Nothing", "In My Room", "The Warmth of the Sun", and "Little Honda".

Best of 2004-2006

Best of 2004:

Best of 2005:

Best of 2006:

Beatnuts Greatest Hits (with Sample Sources)

I made this compilation last fall.