ridiculous things happen when i stay up late...

this is a song about my next-door neighbor. some of you have experienced him yourself, so you will understand. others of you know that it is very absurd for me to be up at 3:04 in the morning. perhaps that explains this flapdoodle. either way, i invite you to enjoy my late night amusements...

Conan - lyrics

Hello -

Can you hear me?

This is a song about a man that lives next-door to me

He comes outside with a sword

He comes outside with a sword

He comes outside with a sword

This is a song about a man that lives next-door to me

He cuts our grass with a weed-

He cuts our grass with a weed-

He cuts our grass with a  weed-whacker

he's shaped like donkey kong

he works out to pop songs

all day long

won't see him in the light

straps on his sword at night

shades still drawn

he takes our trash out

like a gentle giant would

then he stalks his prey

in seattle's hood

and if you shout his name

he swears he'll come

to save you from the emerald city scum

This is a song about a man that lives next-door to me

He comes outside with a sword

He comes outside with a sword

He comes outside with a sword…

he's shaped like donkey kong

he works out to pop songs

all day long

won't see him in the light

straps on his sword at night

shades still drawn

Myths are made of him 

this legend man

It's nice to meet you

my name's Conan

We hear him in the basement

as he does kendo

And hear him practicing

his grunts echo….

….

My name's Conan

Ooo OH

***the "Ooo OH"  is the sound Conan makes while practicing Kendo.

now there's only one place that was meant for me

 

Here's to you Mr. Helm.

sweetness in the bricks

{discovered May 22, 2011 by c.m. fiske}

Sundays are cafe days in Seattle. And the cracks in the crumbly brick wall of Caffé Fiore store sweet secrets from Sundays past...(passed? past?...poetic license?...help.)

robin in the sky

{ari on guitar, chelsea on fiddle}

burke museum

Yesterday I accompanied my cousin Jenn and my mother to the Burke Museum. As someone who grew up going to summer day camp, there are very few local tourist attractions I haven't been to and the Burke is one of them. We specifically went to catch the touring exhibit "Hungry Planet: What the World Eats". It is a collection of photographs from around the world of families and the food they consume in a week. I have to say, the family from Ecuador had the most contagious smiles.

They also have a few spaces dedicated to Natural History and showcase some beautiful artifacts.

As we were leaving the museum we were served a special treat compliments of the brothers of Greek Row (the Burke Museum rests at the north end of the UW campus). Perched atop a second story balcony the musical stylings of late 90's rap poured out onto the sun-soaked streets as we drove away. Long-live warm spring day in Jet City.

reverie 1a

1. {Peonies} I've never been much of a flower person - ask me the name of most plants and I can almost guarantee you I don't know it. However, I've recently begun to appreciate the subtle beauty of filling your house with fresh flowers. Peonies are just so lush and soft and indulgent. 

2. {Kinfolk Magazine} I was thumbing through the current issue of this quarterly yesterday - my own copy is arriving in the mail this week - and everything from the paper to the photos to the layout got me so excited. I have been a long time fan of the whole "dinner with friends" things and this magazine is dedicated solely to food and the social experience of sharing it. Back in LA I had a group of friends that would get together and cook a huge meal on Sunday evenings. I truly cherish those meals together and lately I've been making an effort to makes those happenings occure more often. 

3. {Barr-Co Oatmeal & Shea Butter Lotion} I first sited this yummy lotion at one of my favorite boutiques in Ballard, Lucca (seriously, they have the cutest nic nacs). The stuff is so smooth and even smells soft. I was at Anthropologie recently and noticed they are now selling the line. Good things should be shared with the masses.

4. {Kirsty Maccoll} This lady has been on heavy rotation as of late. Her mix of sweet and salty has found a perfect match in these early moments of spring. If you haven't listened to her I strongly suggest you check out "They Don't Know" and "A New England".... and if you're feeling a little spunky take "Turn My Motor" for a ride. 

5. {1842 Rosa Alba Eau De Parfum} I NEED a new fragrance! I'm running low on my tried-and-true MJ and am itching to try something new. I've never actually sniffed this Happ & Stahns perfume but thought the bottle was quite darling. Any fragrance suggestions?

pub poetry

What am I
without my brain?
A soul? A spine? A fleshy stain?

So give me spirit
make me full,

but I am naught

without my skull.

-c.m. fiske

{written at Kings, in Ballard, on a night of Strongbow and good company}

root to the clouds

{root to the clouds by c.m. fiske}

Welcome. 

I would like to introduce you to a new little corner of the world, a place both Chelsea and I hold close to our hearts, a place known as Newhalem. If you are interested in the full back story head over to our About and we'll completely fill you in. In short, Newhalem is a small town nested deep in the mountain valleys of the North Cascades. During one of our ventures there, we came to an epiphany about life and ourselves and thus, the idea of The Newhalem Charter was born. 

What you will find here is a collection of our own works, works of others we admire and life happenings we find worthy of sharing with you. Our goal is for you to get to know us. We're pretty fun gals (albeit a little irrational from time to time). But that's part of the beauty of life, no? 

And like any healthy relationship, it's a two-way street. Talk to us. Let us know what's on your mind and what speaks to your heart. 

Here's to a wonderful new friendship.