Online shop now open Source: Coloquy I’m starting this series to discover and highlight new footwear brands. I’m having a difficult time with pricing and convincing myself that a new footwear brand is needed. Most of the time I think, “Nike and Adidas are kicking everyone’s asses, so what’s the point?” I also think, “People…
It seems that more often than not, I end up buying and supporting music by the Foreign Exchange family. I mean look through these Get To Know features and you find Zo!, FE+, and Jeanne Jolly. I guess it kind of all boils down to supporting independent artists. Actually, it all boils down to great…
The ARCH Ellison TR is officially under production. After the first batch of samples and another sample colorway, the final decisions are made. Total: 120 Pair – As usual I expect damage from the shipment at about 5%. Usually it’s right at 10%, but I have a new manufacturer and I only had to pay…
I recently discovered Maker’s Row and I’ve been trying to share information from the site. I will register for it soon and keep you abreast of what develops once I join. Check out this blog post by @cesardsgns on the site. I will be sharing a lot of information on shoe production and shoe websites…
A mix of Stevie Nicks, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, with a dash of interpretation like Cassandra Wilson, the Phenomenal Ruthie Foster captures a new rock and soul sound mixed with spirituals, jazz and country in generating her signature sound. I guess it is not quite a signature sound because she floats effortlessly between…
https://amzn.to/3LQOl1j In the fourth book in the Dexter series, Jeff Lindsay continues the struggle of the forensic blood spatter analyst/serial killer Dexter Morgan. After reading the previous books, I expected to get back to fireworks, or better bloodworks in the fourth book. In Dexter In The Dark, the author decided to utilize the creation story…
The first shoe in production for 2015 is an athletic casual trainer featuring suede and canvas. The tentative name for the shoe is the ARCH Ellison TR. My favorite novel is Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man . To me it is the greatest American novel. The book influenced me during my time in college and has…
It’s that time of year again when Memphians’ pack on an extra ten pounds in their quest to maintain Memphis as one of the unhealthiest cities in America! Okay, that definitely isn’t a very cool way to start a post, but Memphis in May is home to the biggest and arguably the best BBQ competition…
This week while finishing up some work for ARCH, I stopped to also pick up a couple of pies from Papa Murphy’s. I’ll be the first one to say that I shouldn’t be eating a lot of pizza and I should never do anything extra that could be considered “bad” when I am getting pizza….
https://amzn.to/3wOPgv4 There are moments when you decide to become a businessperson where you hear names. These names always pop in discussions about entrepreneurship and speaking. Chris Cooper is one of those names. His name is not as big as a Tony Robbins or other major league motivational speakers, but those who know, kind of just…
I have a number of tools that I used to develop ideas or maintain my focus on business. I often visit www.inc.com and of course I read books that can assist me in gaining some type of edge. This is absolutely necessary when you are a sole proprietor/entrepreneur. Often a small businessperson sits isolated on…
My favorite Lenny Kravitz album is 5. If you don’t have 5 buy it simply because of the song Mama. I can’t hear that song without crying. Yeah, I’m man enough to say that. While Lenny has always pushed the boundaries and I can consider him one of the best entertainers of my generation, this…
A couple of days ago I switched on the Roku and clicked on my Pandora link to listen to some music while I graded some papers. As usual, I encountered someone that took my attention away from my papers and kept me in a lightweight trance. Sia has been around for over 10 years, but…
Typically, my reviews are less reviewish and more analysis, but what does that matter? They are all pretty informative so what do you expect of this one? Okay, you see the cover? Kid with dark hair, the author’s name has two initials and the last name, the title has a mythical quality and the first…
I am trying hard to refrain from making this about my own gratification and satisfaction. This is about an artist. Not your traditional writer, painter, or musician, but a craftsman who paints the palate of the tongue with orgasmic flavors suited for the high-end boutiques of Los Angeles, La Jolla, or New York. So, I’m…
When you get married and have children, bars just aren’t the places that you tend to hang out in. You hit up the Chuck E Cheese, and buffets, and well the food chain joints that are better suited for the family… That’s if you are the average family that doesn’t take into consideration whether eating…
Okay that title is pretty vague, and I will be the first to say that this blog does not get a crazy amount of traffic, so being vague is not a good thing. I love the blog: http://www.shadowandact.com/ . Not because the title derived from my favorite author, but because the blog has the most…
We infused all of the comfort of traditional moccasin construction into a boot with a 6” inch shaft that covers and protects ankles. Smartly equipped with a fuss-free bellows tongue that keeps debris out. Handsewn uppers are crafted in pull-up or hot-stuffed leathers. Outsoles are offered in either our exclusive Vibram Source: Men’s Grizzly Boot:…
Okay, I know this is Memphis and that we don’t really have the heritage or the bands, or the flavor, but Chef Kelly English “got that fire” (I stole that from a Chef Jeff episode – sue me, lol) so I have to jumpstart this with a little bit of Rebirth Brass Band getting the…
video from Highsnobiety My thoughts on Kanye and his fashion show: The guy has been in a dark place since his mom died. As an artist everything he’s done has represented that pretty much. Consider that My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy released with a 30 minute movie that showed the destruction of a Phoenix and the…
https://amzn.to/3lMsmy0 (revised from 2011) Last week I bought Gil Scott Heron’s final cd “I’m New Here“. For a week straight I have played this album from beginning to end while driving around the city taking care of my small business. As an avid Gil Scott fan, I am always overwhelmed by the power of his…
Acoustic + Soul + Country + Spring + Summer + Fall + Warmth + Date Night … I could go on and on and on, but sometimes when you discover someone and they actually make you feel some kind of way, you don’t run out of words to explain just what they are. By now…
