matty

On truth.

"People see threats for what they are, just as they see truth for what it is."

Plagiarism & Obama

Wow. I still just can't get myself on the Obama train. Sorry but I can't. Especially now that all this speech plagarizing is coming out. That's just wrong.

IntenSati

I am a warrior
I am ready
I am powerful now
And I am accepting it

Do you know where you want to go
I know where I want to go
Ready set HO!

Watch me

Double triple celebrate

I am focused
I am grateful

We are great

Do you want it?
Yes I want it!
I am strong now

I thank you
I love you
I am sorry
Please forgive me

I am open
To seeing things a different way
I believe it is possible

My body now restores itself to perfect health!

:: previously: January Affirmation

Owen Patrick Kelleher

Welcome aboard Owen, born February 4th, 2008 to James & Emily Kelleher.

Something to think about

"I believe everything in life is an experience, something to learn from, and that happiness is a series of choices; it's not something that just sort of happens. One wrong decision can change your life."

Came across this today. Couldn't agree more.

Visionaire & Friends of the High Line

Drew Barrymore photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott for Visionaire 52.
PRIVATE guest edited by Marc Jacobs.

This Valentines Day, Friends of the High Line is partnering with independent publication Visionaire. Through February 15, 2008, Visionaire offers an exclusive selection of their iconic love-themed titles: PRIVATE, UNCENSORED, ROSES, and LOVE. A portion of sales will go to benefit Friends of the High Line.

This eclectic collection of editions includes contributions by Richard Prince, Cecily Brown, Nan Goldin, Richard Phillips, Dan Colen, Ryan McGinley, Tracey Emin, Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Peter Saville, and many more.

Visionaire is a multi-format publication dedicated to pushing the boundaries of independent publishing. Since its inception in 1991, Visionaire has created over 50 issues with the world’s leading artists, fashion photographers, designers, filmmakers, musicians, and cultural icons. Visionaire continues to produce issues and is included in the permanent library collections of leading art institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

For more information, or to purchase Visionaire Valentines, please visit www.visionaireworld.com/highline

Hawaii Chair, Matty Bday

My birthday is coming! Less than 80 shopping days left!

Everything Poops

I'm sorry but it's funny, had to be done.

IntenSati

Heart, body, and mind I am an athlete
Yes I want it, I want it, I really really want it
I believe I will succeed
I am strong now
I am ready now
I am willing now
I am able now and
I want it now
I am a warrior (courageous)
I am ready
Every single day I say 2008 is already great
I am playing full out!
Watch me!
I am powerful now
I am accepting now

Provincetown 2008

Jeremy mentioned the other day that he and the LA contingent found their house for Ptown for the summer....is it really time already? Could summer really be around the corner? Wasn't it just Labor Day?

The lighting in Ptown is stunning isn't it? Couldn't decide which beach shot I liked better so why not all 3? Look how the light hits the water and the beach......stunning.

Thank You.

Love these thank you cards. Totally cute. Wouldn't mind sending a few of these out right about now. The cards in the book are:

you are beautiful. thank you.
i like your smile. thank you.
you inspired me. thank you.
you challenge me. thank you.
you are modest. thank you.
we are all in this together. thank you.
you stopped the time. thank you.
you brought the sun. thank you.
you rock. thank you.
you make me smile. thank you.
you’re different. thank you.
you made me think again. thank you.
you saved my life. thank you.
you changed my mind. thank you.
you idiot. thank you.
you were in my life. thank you.
i feel like a kid. thank you.
i felt love today. thank you.
it’s beautiful here. thank you.
you doubt. thank you.
you wonder. thank you.
i love the way you turn the page. thank you.
you found me. thank you.
you made me laugh in the rain. thank you.
you dream. thank you.
you keep surprising me. thank you.
it’s nice that you are here. thank you.

On a walkabout....

"A lot of people think ambition or success and they think dollars," he says. "My ambition is all in my head. I'm on a fucking journey. I'm on a walkabout. It's about collecting wisdom of emotions and heart and self and understanding. Being absolutely comfortable with your body and life and the earth, sun, and moon being the only truths. That's what my success is, getting underneath that. At the fucking end of the day, that's the only thing you're going to carry with you when you die."

- Heath Ledger to my sweet friend Dave Karger, 2001

On manscaping....

Brilliant!

http://www.shaveeverywhere.com/

Welcome to crazy.

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
Benjamin Franklin

Keep a Child Alive & iPhone Benefit

WHO: Keep A Child Alive is an organization that gets anti-retroviral treatment to children infected with AIDS in Africa. Ambassadors include: Alicia Keys, Iman, Liv Tyler and Jessica Alba, among others.

WHAT: As the highly anticipated iPhone launch approaches, so does the promise of improved communications and connectivity with people around the world. Connectivity is not limited to technology; rather, it's a fundamental fact that we are "one."

Supporters of Keep A Child Alive are taking advantage of this opportunity to raise awareness and money. For as little as $1 a day, we can keep a child alive by providing the much needed ARV drugs for those who would otherwise die from AIDS.

Representatives of Keep A Child Alive are first on line at Apple's SoHo store in order to purchase the first iPhone. The coveted device will be auctioned off on eBay by auctionwire and hand delivered to the highest bidder by a Keep A Child Alive ambassador. 100% of the proceeds go to the organization.

WHERE: Outside the Apple Store (SoHo) 103 Prince + Greene St NY, NY

WHEN: June 26 - 29th 24 hours a day

WHY: To generate awareness and raise money on behalf of Keep A Child Alive.

** My friend Laura and I will be holding the number one spot Thursday night from 7-10pm - stop by and lend your support to this great organization. **

:: http://www.keepachildalive.org/
:: Keep a Child Alive, MySpace
:: Donations can be made directly here
:: Bid on Keep A Child Alive iPhone

:: More of Johnny's Flickr Photos
:: More on Johnny

the sorrow of these two men

I know the sorrow of these men

one finds his heart sitting in limbo

one whose troubles have yet to touch his light

The light shines on them both

but one will not bask

the sorrow of the man grows

the light of one man stays just as bright as before but he watches in sorrow

as his troubled dark friend leaves him.

(there was always light )

the man in the dark is so far away he no longer sees the light

now the man must search for light in others

he has lost the one who kept him bright and hopeful

the light on the man who wanted was warm , glowing, perfect.

(there was always light there)

he looked for the other but all he saw was darkness

there was no need for him to look anymore - he had all the light his heart could hold

there were better days ahead for the sorrowful man in the dark

though he could not see them.

(there was always light there)

the man in the light continued to light the lives of others.

one night a great storm soared over the man in the dark and he saw flashes

of what he once knew, beautiful light that would lead him to another.

The quiet after the storm settled the heart of the man in darkness.

he slept for 41 nights

he woke the morning of his day of angels.

the man in darkness felt the earth move in his heart for the sight before him.

the other man was the sun and had risen in his eyes.

(there was always light there)

These were the gifts he gave to the man in the dark and his endless night sky

was filled with stars.

the man in darkness was again immersed in light from stars,

the sun and even the moonlight were there at his command

it was the first time someone stayed through his darkness and returned.

they felt their hearts so close and their joy would last til the end of time.

their glasses were again filled with dreams to kiss goodnight.

all the sorrow of these two men had left.

and the night finally meets the morning sun and

there was no more sorrow for the men.

(there will always be light there)

Waiting. Still.

The Elms, The Great Gatsby - Robert Redford & RL

F Is for F. Scott Fitzgerald
A genuine cinemaniac, Lauren leaped at the opportunity when he was asked to do Robert Redford's costumes for The Great Gatsby in 1973. With Francis Ford Coppola as screenwriter and Mia Farrow playing Daisy Buchanan, the movie was expected to be a blockbuster, but in the end it was mostly celebrated for its looks. The costume designer, Theoni V. Aldredge, won an Oscar, and Lauren was able to capitalize on his contribution: He included some of the Jazz Age duds Redford wore on-screen in his next collection, and added the red-hot heartthrob to his growing list of star clients.

Above, Robert Redford at The Elms in The Great Gatsby.
And coincidentally, me at The Elms this past weekend, takin a breather on the beautiful lawn.

:: Ralph Lauren: A to Z by Style.com