Real-Phonic heads to the Cedar

purenoumena February 17, 2012

The third session of Real-Phonic is scheduled for Thursday February 23rd - this time in Minneapolis!

The Gallery Café

purenoumena February 13, 2012

Art... ambience...family... awesome food? Totally not my scene.

Gettin' my music nerd on at the Craig Finn in-studio.

purenoumena February 8, 2012

I know it's the hip thing to grumble about The Current these days... but I must admit, it's still one of my favorite stations and I think we're pretty lucky to have something like it in the Twin Cities. So when I was invited to go to an In-Studio last weekend for Craig Finn, I jumped at the opportunity.

Ruff Love - Doggy Daycare

purenoumena February 6, 2012

When I was in Sri Lanka, our sweet baby Cooper started getting a little... rambunctious. So Nick decided to take him to Ruff Love, a doggy daycare that recently opened near our house in Northeast.

Ringing in the New Year Lanka Style

purenoumena February 6, 2012

On NYE I went to what was pretty much the biggest and most extravagantly awesome party I’ve ever attended. Photo documentation follows as proof that such awesomeness actually occurred.

An afternoon in Hong Kong

purenoumena January 30, 2012

15 hours, 25 minutes flying time from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. Thankfully we had a lengthy layover once we arrived - enough to spend a little time in the city.

I am back.

purenoumena January 23, 2012

From 90 degrees to 9 degrees, 80% humidity to dry as a cold winter bone, I have returned to the states in tact and am gradually reacquainting myself with normalcy. For the record, normalcy = less fun than traveling.

Dublin's Literary and Musical Pub Crawls

purenoumena December 19, 2011

led by people with passion for the music and the history, I think these crawls serve as a great introduction, especially when you're getting to know the layout of a city.

Poulnabrone Dolmen and The Cliffs of Moher

purenoumena December 19, 2011

The Cliffs of Moher are one of the most traveled-to destinations in Ireland, and for good reason. I can think of few places in the world more breathtakingly beautiful.

Church Scenes and Bar Scenes

purenoumena December 18, 2011

While Church Scenes and Bar Scenes might seem like a weird mix, I thought it would make for a pretty good Sunday morning view. Also... this is what happens when two Canons collide over a pint.

Two Tours: The Guinness Brewery and the Jameson Distillery

purenoumena December 17, 2011

Definitely worth the hype, and two of our favorite parts of the trip.

Dun Laoghaire

purenoumena December 15, 2011

While in Ireland, we spent a few days in Dun Laoghaire, just a short DART ride away from Dublin.

The Rock of Dunamase

purenoumena December 14, 2011

On our way back to Dublin from the Rock of Cashel, we stopped to walk through the Rock of Dunamase.

The Rock of Cashel

purenoumena December 14, 2011

Crows darted through windows and walls playfully as we toured through the magnificent Rock of Cashel.

The incredible artistry of Waterford Crystal

purenoumena December 14, 2011

as we stepped into the building, I realized how very little I knew about the Waterford Crystal company, period. Turns out, they are pretty freaking incredible.