My music video debut: Starry-eyed on the East Coast, with John Fahey plucking “West Coast Blues” on my heartstrings. The struggle continues.

Came across this posse of hand carved Boy Scout neckerchief slides in a big shed on Routes 5/20. I think the beastie and the lumberjack are my favs, though points are awarded to the eagle with the half accomplished eagle twist tied together. Before, not so much was I bringin back the bolo. Now, much.

So that ye may perceive their mechanisms:

Just back from Upstate New York. Good times with the family, especially Mom putting her motto to work lettin’ cake be, lettin’ white vino be, lettin’ her ink out from under her wristwatch.

Oddly enough, Lisa’s mama is from the exact same Finger Lake zone as my mom. We were both back there recently, a week apart. More landscapes, locals, and treasures to come….

Though she may be biondi of capelli, Lisa is hands down Japanese of spirit. Following her feature on WEB SKET as Calendar Girl #08.29.10, never has this been more super duh. Google Translate, don’t fail me now:

Today’s calendar is in the grocery Gravel & Gold mission I have asked Lisa.
This store is conscious craftsmanship, vintage clothes / accessories as well, local artists, of course, around the country, We have many unique items collected from various Japan. On weekends, Writer’s Workshop and seminars and free, it is also hosting an event that food system.

Best elevator pitch so far!

Full up on Menswear!

We know. Often Gravel & Gold is a bit sparse on the menswear front. Trust us, we are trying. But as you Fellas know- dialed menswear is hard to come by. However, we have recently had some luck getting items for the Men Folk in the shop. Some vintage, some new, all awesome.

We’ve got a super rad collection of vintage Czech military jackets and some lovely handmade shirts from Al’s Attire. Ladies and Gents-if you want your dude to look as awesome as you do then consider getting him a handsome gift or send him our way and we will try to help him navigate the shop rack.

Yay.

Each OLO fragrance blend is inspired by someone or something that makes me appreciate all this world has to offer. I’m lucky to live in such a beautiful place surrounded by such an amazing community. Everyday my senses are overwhelmed by the scents of flowers, trees, rain, coffee, good food and so much more. Life is all about these often fleeting moments of taking in what is around us. Sometimes it’s nice to bottle the good stuff so you can hang onto it a little bit longer.

Our favorite simple, crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside levain bread is available on Wednesdays for 5 bucks a loaf. It is baked around the corner from the shop in the home of Josey actual last name Baker. Josey Baker Bread.

Mark Andrew Gravel will be serving up an evening of Southern ramen and blues—Junior Kimbrough, for sure, and his adoring Black Keys, if they’re lucky—from 6 to 11 pm on Sunday, October 17th.

We’re going more relaxed than last Gravel dinner. You are welcome to eat your ramen all over our mama-jama shop this time, but please buy your bowl ahead at foodsexart.com. We’re talking a full on bottomless ramen temporary restaurant happening (toplessness welcome too, but finish your food first).