Why punk rock dudes can make great dads
In case you haven’t heard yet, there’s a movie rolling through theaters called The Other F Word. In this case, “F” stands for family, and this documentary is all about punks who have become parents. The tag line: “What happens when a generation’s ultimate anti-authoritarians — punk rockers — become society’s ultimate authorities — dads?” pretty much sums it up nicely. The father-focused film follows Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath, and Pennywise’s Jim Lindberg on their punk dad journey, which you can preview here.
Scott Pilgrim cross-stitch: I’m in lesbians with you!
I just finished my partner’s Valentine’s Day gift and, well, it’s pretty nerdtastic. I thought it would be a good share for anyone who’s a fan of One of his favorite movies of all time is Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
How black-and-white stag movies changed a tomboy’s feelings on sensuality
While I’m super secure in my gender identity, I came out of growing up an only child/daddy’s girl as an irrepressible tomboy. I may have grown my hair long and learned to walk in heels, but I’ve never known quite what to do with…sexiness? Sensuality? I don’t do that.
A skulltacular No Soliciting sign, links to a Royal Tenenbaums house tour, and the furriest pink couch you’ve ever SEEN!
This montage is full of questions: would you embrace this furry couch? Would you dye your hair purple? How much is a kickin’ steampunk ceiling fan worth to you?
How to host an outdoor movie party — treat the neighborhood to a showing of The Brave Little Toaster
What could be better on a summer night than your yard, some friends, and a good movie? Here’s how to plan an outdoor film screening of your very own; it’s easier than you might think. This could also be a fun and low-cost kids’ birthday party or family event.
How I used Pinterest to create a plan for an outer-space-meets-velour den
Pinterest is growing like mad — it’s an online app which makes it fast and easy to make, fill, and share various inspiration boards. It’s perfect for interior design — even for non-interior designers like me. My skills at decoration are severely limited by my dislike of shopping, but luckily, I’ve got mad skillz when it comes to collecting images from the internet. I’ve been e-hoarding for a decade!
A playful full-wall underseascape mural — seals, dolphins, and some anthropomorphic fish
Straight from the Offbeat Home Flickr group comes Katie’s epically-big undersea mural. That little seal can do no wrong.
Dust off your fave ’90s dramedies and save them to share with your angsty love-struck teen
Even though I spent a good bit of my time pretending I lived in the ’80s and listening to punk music, I spent most of my reality living in the ’90s and listening to singer-songwriters and what would grow to become know as folk rock. When I met my best friend, she introduced me to a couple of ’90s film gems with my kind of people and music, and the rest is teenage history.