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"Today there are more African-Americans under correctional control, — in prison or jail, on probation or parole – than were enslaved in 1850, a decade before the Civil War began. There are millions of African-Americans now cycling in and out of prisons and jails or under correctional control. In major American cities today, more than half of working-age African-American men or either under correctional control or branded felons and are thus subject to legalized discrimination for the rest of their lives."
legal scholar Michelle Alexander. On Monday’s Fresh Air, Alexander talks about how the mass incarceration of African-Americans in the War on Drugs has undermined many of the gains of the Civil Rights movement. (via nprfreshair)

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— 2 weeks ago with 616 notes
wearethe99percent:

I am a 27 year old veteran of the Iraq War.  I enlisted to protect the American people, but ended up making profits for politically-connected contractors.  I returned to a country whose economy had been devastated by bankers with the same connections and the same lack of ethics.  It might be cliche by now, but this is the second time I’ve fought for my country and the first time I’ve known my enemy.  I am the 99%.

wearethe99percent:

I am a 27 year old veteran of the Iraq War.  I enlisted to protect the American people, but ended up making profits for politically-connected contractors.  I returned to a country whose economy had been devastated by bankers with the same connections and the same lack of ethics.  It might be cliche by now, but this is the second time I’ve fought for my country and the first time I’ve known my enemy.  I am the 99%.

— 2 months ago with 69 notes

Ever wonder to yourself how celebrities stay so perfect all of the time? Many of Hollywood‚ elite tend to not only be beautiful, but also ageless ‚ and it‚ not just because of makeup and fashion sense. In fact, if you want a clear picture of exactly how a lot of celebrities manage to maintain their youth and beauty, you may have to go as far as visiting Aboutplasticsurgery.com/. Indeed, while this cannot be proven, and while many celebrities refuse to admit to it, it is sometimes almost undeniable that a celebrity has had some sort of plastic surgery. Here are the top 5 most apparent Hollywood plastic surgeries: 

5.) Blake Lively ‚ Again, this is not confirmed, but there are a number of very clear before-and-after comparisons that indicate that beautiful actress Blake Lively had a nose job at some point. Lively‚ nose appears thinner and smaller than it once was, and the change has helped her to become one of Hollywood‚ sexiest stars. 

4.) Nicole Kidman ‚ Even earlier in her career, Miss Kidman appeared to have very narrow, slight lips. Now, her lips are quite noticeable and voluptuous, implying that she may well have undergone lip augmentation. 

3.) Christina Aguilera ‚ Some attribute her increased breast size to a pregnancy a little while back, but it is not normal for the breasts to remain so much larger after childbirth. It appears that Aguilera made the change permanent with a bit of help. 

2.) Kim Kardashian ‚ This is actually a case in which the celebrity has repeatedly denied having had work done. However, a number of before-and-after comparisons indicate that Kim Kardashian likely had some sort of facelift done at a certain point, as her facial skin appears tighter and smoother. 

1.) Kate Hudson ‚ Probably the most famous celebrity procedure of late, Kate Hudson almost certainly got breast implants. Once known for her somewhat slight chest (as well as her stunning good looks), Hudson appears to have enlarged her breasts, even if just slightly. 

— 2 months ago

gregenemy:

Greg Enemy - Sophsticated Goon Shit (Music Video)

the official video for my new single. fuck with it, its amazing.

— 5 months ago with 166 notes
#sophisticated goon shit  #Greg Enemy  #videos 
gq:

This Woman Is Now Single.
Derek Jeter’s loss will be someone’s gain. Go get her, fellas. (Or ladies.)
[Photographs by  Ellen von  Unwerth]

gq:

This Woman Is Now Single.

Derek Jeter’s loss will be someone’s gain. Go get her, fellas. (Or ladies.)

[Photographs by  Ellen von Unwerth]

— 5 months ago with 380 notes
#celebs  #minka kelly  #nice pictures of pretty girls 
Got mad props for this today from one of my coworkers. Rad. Yay.

Got mad props for this today from one of my coworkers. Rad. Yay.

— 5 months ago with 2 notes
gq:

The 13 Biggest Movie Dickheads

6. Ted McGinley (left) as Stan GableRevenge of the Nerds, 1984
His Look: Blond, tan, athletically built, teeth whiter than the  sun
Why He’s a Dick: As the sweater-vest-wearing president of the  Greek council and quarterback of the college football team, he torments a  bunch of geeks just looking for peace, respect, and most important, a  piece of ass.
Defining Line: “What are you looking at, nerd?”
His Downfall: Right after the nerds win the big interfraternity  competition, Stan’s chesty sorority girlfriend dumps him for one of the  nerds. Cue that obnoxious chortle.

You know the guy: that cocky, humorless, obscenely rich jerk-off. The blond-haired blue blood who no one seems to realize is a total  douche bag. He’s got the beautiful girl (whom he flagrantly cheats on),  and because of the dollar signs attached to his name, he has her father,  too. He’s ungracious, undeserving, and unredeemable, a cretin who  rejoices in making life hell for the little people. And yet you love  watching him. Call him the Movie Dick—a staple of so many ’80s films and several in  the decades to follow. And the reason we love him is simple: We know  what’s coming to him. Above, GQ contributor John Sellers breaks down Revenge of the Nerds’ Ted McGinley. Click here for the full list.

gq:

The 13 Biggest Movie Dickheads

6. Ted McGinley (left) as Stan Gable
Revenge of the Nerds, 1984

His Look: Blond, tan, athletically built, teeth whiter than the sun

Why He’s a Dick: As the sweater-vest-wearing president of the Greek council and quarterback of the college football team, he torments a bunch of geeks just looking for peace, respect, and most important, a piece of ass.

Defining Line: “What are you looking at, nerd?”

His Downfall: Right after the nerds win the big interfraternity competition, Stan’s chesty sorority girlfriend dumps him for one of the nerds. Cue that obnoxious chortle.

You know the guy: that cocky, humorless, obscenely rich jerk-off. The blond-haired blue blood who no one seems to realize is a total douche bag. He’s got the beautiful girl (whom he flagrantly cheats on), and because of the dollar signs attached to his name, he has her father, too. He’s ungracious, undeserving, and unredeemable, a cretin who rejoices in making life hell for the little people. And yet you love watching him. Call him the Movie Dick—a staple of so many ’80s films and several in the decades to follow. And the reason we love him is simple: We know what’s coming to him. Above, GQ contributor John Sellers breaks down Revenge of the Nerds’ Ted McGinley. Click here for the full list.

— 7 months ago with 175 notes
this is a title page I’m working on for a forthcoming non-fiction book

this is a title page I’m working on for a forthcoming non-fiction book

— 7 months ago with 3 notes