Was going to run, but jumped rope instead. I really wanted to enjoy jumping rope more than I do, but it’s just more boring than I’d anticipated. Better when mixed with other things, but sometimes you just want to enter a state of determined nothingness. It’s hard to beat running for that.
Popped by Letterform Archive to see James Edmondson of OH no Type Company talk about his book, and was delighted to witness a presentation that felt like a celebration not of artifact, but of family, friends, and being out for your own fun. I’ve been following James’ work since 2011-ish when he was drawing type for Lost Type Co-op and I was living in a small flat in my hometown of Worcester, UK. It was lovely to be in the same room as so many folks that have been inspired by his work.
In a case of perfect timing considering my goal to actually start riffing on audio and video ideas, Apple released their Creator Studio yesterday, which includes Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro. I could have bought them before, but spending a few hundred bucks is just another reason to delay something, and now I don’t have much of an excuse. I immediately downloaded Logic Pro and started sketching ideas with sound.
More inspiration along the way—I stumbled on Within the Wires by Night Vale. Season after season of wonderful stories narrated by (mostly?) one person, but in different formats. Imagine a story told through voicemail, for example, or through found tape. The great thing about finding the sort of stories you’ve been seeking is that it becomes easier to find more. It’s such a joy and a privilege to hear stories well-told.