My new drivers side mirror

This video explains what happened. But the short story is that I lost my drivers side mirror and feel crippled without it. Parking on the street in Chicago and not being able to easily see bicycles or cars before opening my door or pulling out of a parking spot is dangerous and scary. This is my temporary solution. I think it was more of a personal challenge. Once I had the vision, I was more motivated to see if I could make it work than I was motivated to deal with insurance companies... My procrastination usually produces interesting results.

Classic video...

This one still manages to put a big smile on my face...

How I spent my birthday...

So, on April 7th, 2010, I turned 35... I've never been one to follow tradition, therefore I didn't end up at a bar. I chose to have my family take me to The Farnsworth House in Plano, IL... The one designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1945-1951... In one trip, I was able to get back in touch with my family, with nature, AND with modern architecture!

Here are the photos from my trip:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/74651358@N00/sets/72157623707200237/

Photos...

Today I took some photos... Here is the link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/74651358@N00/sets/72157623465561715/

I need this to be real...

I need to believe that this is not some clever marketing ploy

carefully designed to tug at our heart-strings with

the most spectacular animated short. EVER!

Written by a 5 year-old... Animated by a 29 year-old...

It's more amazing than you can even imagine!

Have you seen my website?

I'm guessing you haven't, since I just made it today.

I'll add more stuff soon...

www.stevenbuck.us

Too Underground for MTV...

As a result of my A.D.D., or the fact that I'm an Aries, or my love of sugar as a child, my attention jumps from one project to another, often straddling various medium. One week I may be building a lamp and the next week I might be reupholstering a chair (even though there are countless other things I should be doing)...

This week, audio seems to have a good grip on my attention. Exploring my new Bleep-it has reminded me of the important role that music plays and the calming/healing effect it can have on my own life... especially when that music stems from within myself.

Today I downloaded Windows Movie Maker and attempted to use some of the random LED footage I've been filming and stockpiling. This video was a method of exploring Movie Maker, but I also consciously decided to use my new audio track in the hopes of having a somewhat-acceptable "music video" to unleash upon the world when I was done...

It's no OK-Go-Rube-Goldberg-video, but, whatever... Enjoy!