What is love?

 You Are Loved via Ruche

An old high school teacher of mine Michael Erickson posted on facebook about an assignment he is currently doing with his philosophy class on 'Love'. When given a safe, supportive and questioning space teens are so much more insightful than I think we give them credit for. His class struggled with some really interesting questions which I thought I would share with you.  It's always worth being thoughtful about life and love. Something to ponder.

How do you know when you are in love?

Is love a choice, a force, a compulsion, an obsession?

Why do we think of love primarily as something we feel rather than something we do? When do we learn how to act with love?

Can you love someone/something without them knowing? Is it love if there is no reciprocity?

What do we get out of loving someone who doesn’t love us back?

How can you tell when someone loves you? How much can they hurt you before you question their love for you?

Is love gendered? Do you feel love or show love differently based on your gender?

Why do we only have one word -love- for so many different manifestations/experiences/emotions?


Man, I had great high school teachers!

Killer Knife Skills

Check out these awesome tea towels made by an old co-worker of mine. Aren't they adorable?? You can find them (and other cute prints) at clairemanning on etsy!

Toronto Wedding By Erika

My friend Erika is a photographer. A good one.

This shoot she did was posted on The Wedding Co.

 I'm reposting it becase I think it's lovely. 

"Laura and Goh are planning a wedding in Ireland this summer but decided to have a small ceremony at Toronto’s City Hall for logistical reasons. A short ceremony and dinner with friends was the extent of their planning but unbeknownst to them, their friends had a few surprises up their sleeve.

The event began with all the guests serenading them down the aisle to “Stand By Me”. After the ceremony, champagne was popped, impromptu speeches were made and a four-wheeled bicycle was unveiled covered in lilacs and complete with a homemade “Just Married” sign. The happy couple were escorted along Queen Street by a parade of friends all on their own uniquely decorated bicycles to their dinner destination, tin cans and all."

Backstage at 3.1 Phillip Lim

How am I (facebook) friends with someone who shoots NY Fashion week? Jessie Hayes is a really talented photographer, and we have a few friends in common, but I'm not really sure how we became facebook friends since I have a policy of not adding anyone I don't know. That being said, I love keeping track of what she has been up to!

Question number two... how do I make my hair look like that? No really. Anyone?

Istoica

Should've Known Better Than To Give You My Only Heart

Owen and Nick. Sweet Thing live at The Pheonix

I know some people. They have a band. They got signed. They have a hit song out called Dance Mother. This is their first music video.

I know some famous people.

Can't wait to hear their new album.

Customized Mini

Check out John's design based blog. I used to work with him. He's good people.
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Take Notice: Take More Photos

I am often so amazed by the talent of my friends and acquaintances.

This photo is by Zack of TakeMorePhotos. We went to high school together. There is something about his photographs which is so gritty and real. Check out his stuff. He has a definite style, and he's wicked good.

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