Hi, I'm Zack

For Miss Crump.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:36:03 -0600

For Miss Crump.

What would happen if you were to connect all the ZIP codes in...

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:57:21 -0600

What would happen if you were to connect all the ZIP codes in the US in ascending order?

So… this is happening in April.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:48:24 -0600

So… this is happening in April.

At my parents’ place. Looking forward to a feast.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:32:41 -0600

At my parents’ place. Looking forward to a feast.

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-22)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:50:57 -0600

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-22): person L (91) Say Anything (51) Mae (39) Cassino...

In the spirit of this upcoming holiday...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:27:46 -0600

and my own natural reflections as of late… I have to say that I’m incredibly grateful...

annamack: FEELING BORED? INTERESTED IN WHY LADY GAGA IS...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:48:54 -0600

annamack:

FEELING BORED? INTERESTED IN WHY LADY GAGA IS IMPORTANT?
I HAVE THE ESSAY FOR YOU!
I wrote a paper on Lady Gaga for my “What is Postmodernism?” class and some folks expressed interest in reading it after it’s finished, so here is an excerpt (it’s the introduction):

Thus far in her career, a critical examination of Lady Gaga’s anomalistic position within the current postmodern condition has been notably absent; notable especially considering the markedly divided opinions expressed on both her character and career (she’s either depthless or brilliant or met with an ironic, qualified embrace). Except for the occasional aside in album reviews and articles, little effort has been made on the part of culture/music/art critics to consider the implications of Gaga’s insistence that she is first and foremost a performance artist, and what impact this has on the way we receive her perceptibly “depthless” dance music. The hesitation to do so can probably be attributed to Gaga’s status as a pop artist—that is, not fine artist. The impulse to categorize the two is characteristically modernist, but her attempt at bridging the two can be thought of as a postmodern effort, if not a naïve one. Regardless of whether she belongs in the high or low culture box, I believe the development of a critical discourse surrounding her work is highly relevant to a richer understanding of culture’s current schizophrenic state.

There are some holes in it and it’s kind of a draft for something I want to take further. Download the PDF here! Email me “your thoughts” at: annalouisemack at gmail

This is definitely interesting and look forward to reading the whole thing. I’ve been trying to figure out how I feel about lady gaga. After learning quite a bit about her and her history, my initial reason for hating her got challenged. While I don’t partcularly care for her presentation (though totally understand it), I can’t argue with her success and how god damn catchy some of her songs are.

Practicing handwriting with my neices in the pinkest room ever....

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:43:34 -0600

Practicing handwriting with my neices in the pinkest room ever. Jealous? You should be.

Did some site seeing yesterday in Oak Park. Creepily stood...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:28:00 -0600

Did some site seeing yesterday in Oak Park. Creepily stood outside of and gawked at strangers’ houses.

heathershae: Oh man Jason Segal. <3

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:55:11 -0600

heathershae:

Oh man Jason Segal. <3

It’s one of those days and this album is helping ease the...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:10 -0600

It’s one of those days and this album is helping ease the pain. Best part? They are playing Schubas tonight. Guinness + live experimental (yet non-pretentious) indie jam rock = an awesome night in my book.

God knows I try…

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:17:22 -0600

God knows I try…

"If you want to be happy, then remember this: She’s always right… Do not be rational. Do not be..."

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:10:06 -0600

“If you want to be happy, then remember this: She’s always right… Do not be rational. Do not...

Could I take you for a car ride?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:07:31 -0600

Could I take you for a car ride?

"There’s no excuse for my behavior. There’s no defense if somebody got hurt, especially..."

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:41:47 -0600

“There’s no excuse for my behavior. There’s no defense if somebody got hurt,...

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-15)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:22:24 -0600

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-15): Say Anything (87) Cassino (42) Dashboard...

Cassino - Cannonball I’m really loving this album at the...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:59:18 -0600

Cassino - Cannonball

I’m really loving this album at the moment.

"Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don’t..."

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:48:26 -0600

“Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we...

"We’re a generation of men raised by women."

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:47:30 -0600

“We’re a generation of men raised by women.” - Fight Club

Winking.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:34:23 -0600

cara-ann: Is that a thing people still do? Because several men winked at me at work today…And here...