Monday~ June 30 ~2008

OOOOOOHH! It's summertime... time for a vacation! But where to go? For the lucky among us the possibilities are endless. How about the briny seaside?

Or the old world... the prosaic countryside?

Or perhaps the viridescent woodlands...

Or the bone dry, wizened desert? Oh what the heck! Are we not the fortunate ones, the affluent, the prosperous chosen few? Let us avail ourselves of all of the Earths great bounty and do it all this summer! You only live once, is that not the truth?

Sunday ~June 29 ~ 2008

It's a beautiful, searing, blistering, sweltering, torrid summer day, and we are taking the day off. See you tomorrow!

Saturday~ June 28 ~2008

Hi... it's my birthday! Actually it's my birthday every day, so Happy Birthday to me! You may think life is a real gas when every day is your birthday, but the truth is it get's kinda old after a few years. Friends and family come to resent the daily obligation of gifting and well wishing, and who can blame them? Not me! I never asked for this, but it's my lot in life and I try to make the best of it.




All we can do is graciously accept the life we were born into and try to get along. So, Happy Birthday to me, and if it happens to be your birthday, then Happy Birthday to you to!

Friday~ June 27 ~2008

What! A creature can dream, can't he?

Thursday~ June 26 ~2008

Denise has planned a romantic picnic for two, but the object of her desire is late.




As time continues to slip by and the shadows lengthen, Denise becomes more and more despondent. Lover man, oh where can you be?




How sad it is to see Denise give up hope and give in to despair. It is all we can do not to turn away.




Oh joy! Oh happy circumstance! Her lover man has not forgotten after all, it was only rush hour traffic that has made him tardy!




It is lovely to see a smile light up Denise's face at long last.

Wednesday~June 25~ 2008

Look what we found in the watering jug today!

What's in your watering container?

Tuesday~ June 24 ~2008

Today we were honored to witness the nesting habits of this Emerald Pismire, one of the true aristocrats of the insect kingdom. We hope you enjoy this photographic journey into the private routine of this beautiful creature.

Monday~ June 23 ~2008

Hi there! I am taking my dog Q-Tip for a walk... to the dog park!

Whenever Q-Tip hears the words, "dog park", she just takes off running!

Along the way we always play a game of hide and seek. I guess you could say it has become our little routine.

Oh, Q-tip, you find me every time!

Here we are at the dog park at long last! This place is great for dogs and their owners. Dog parks are specially designed for man and his best friend, and they provide many comforts.

Such as fresh water, the importance of which should never be underestimated.

The dog park hosts a cornucopia of dogs in many sizes and styles!

And durable seating provides just the thing for the road weary dog owner. Yes sir, Q-Tip and I really enjoy our daily trip to the old dog park!

Sunday~ June 22 ~ 2008

Tuscany Pacheco is having a little bit of the engine trouble.

Fortunately for him, he knows a thing or two about automobiles.




Unfortunately for him, his knowledge is not coming in handy at the moment. He must face his shortcomings and take her in to the auto shop, and we all know this is going to cost him.




Later in the day the job is done. Tuscany pours a stiff drink and assesses the damage.




In his sightly inebriated state, Tuscany is philosophical. He contemplates the irony of the situation...a crises in transportation has been resolved , but a financial crises has been created. You just can't win!

Sunday ~June 22 ~ 2008

So how did the blog go yesterday?

Friday~ June 20 ~2008

Malissa is a wig maker. Her profession is the essence of fabulous, but it is also tedious hard work.




Each new wig design requires much experimentation. Malissa must allow her imagination to range freely, then recognize the exact moment to pull back on the reigns and bring discipline to bear on the work.




It has taken her many years to find the correct balance between creativity and control. She knows she must be willing to undo hours of hard work if the design is not working out.




Here we see Malissa return to a cleaner, simpler design after considering a much more complicated pallet.




Finally the wig is ready to be tried on. This is an important moment in the design process... this is the crucial point at which she knows for sure if she is on the right track or not.




Oh yes, we do believe she is on the right track. Don't you agree?

Thursday~ June 19 ~2008

Wednesday~ June 18 ~ 2008

Hey, you! Come over here a minute, will you? Ah, come on! I won't bite, I just want to talk to you that's all!

Alright! You wanna sip of water? It get's pretty lonely here in this Old Jail, you know? I could really use some company, Man.

Let me tell you, buddy, crime really does not pay. I had a good life on the outside, but I took it for granted, tempted fate, you know? Now I am paying the price with my life.

The judge sent me to the Old Jail, which is where they put the prisoners who aren't worth the tax dollars it takes to put them up in the New Jail. Old Jail is just like it sounds. This is how it was before prison reform and all that stuff started making things more comfortable for criminals. Old Jail is hard, cold, and basic. Not a lot of modern conveniences around here!

In Old Jail we read old books...

And we have to make our monthly phone call on this old phone, which sounds really crappy and is on a party line.




It's still great to talk to my kids on the outside, even on an old crappy phone. I look forward to it all month!




Oh, it's time for you to go? Well... thanks for taking a minute to help me pass the time. If you're ever in the neighborhood look me up, I'll be here! Ha, Ha! Yeah, I won't be holding my breath or anything.

Tuesday~ June 17~2008

We do not want to upset anyone, but the truth is, some of us are all alone in this world. Some of us spend our entire lives never knowing the milk of human kindness, nor the warmth of a tender touch. It's enough to make a gal or a fellow feel like an alien; like a visitor from another planet who was only passing through, but through circumstances that will always remain a mystery has been unable to find the strength to leave.  




These unfortunates long for comforts most take for granted, such as family...




and friends.




These creatures lean towards the philosophical. Having no deep connections to those outside themselves forces them to turn inward. They are observers, and as such possess great insight into the nature of existence. Even loneliness and isolation have their own reward.

Monday~June 16 ~2008

Well hello there, and welcome to my lifestyle! I am an educated, attractive creature with many fascinating abilities and interests. Come along with me and I will give you a tour... of me!

I have chosen to make my home in the pristine Pacific Northwest. I am surrounded every day by unfathomable natural beauty, as well as every convenience that a modern metropolis has to offer.

The calm surface of this lake inspires me and puts me in touch with my meditative side. I find that it is very important to communicate with my inner peaceful warrior. I am a very centered individual.

Mmmmm...

I also take good care of my beautiful body. It is the temple of my soul.

Many years spent practicing the ancient yogic arts has given me fantastic balance, as you can see.

This pose is called the Heavenly Pretzel. It has taken great stamina and concentration to master the Heavenly Pretzel, and although I pride myself on my humble modesty, I must tell you I am one of very few who can hold this pose for more than a few seconds.

One thing you should know about me is I have many close and loving friends who treasure my company greatly. I follow the path of the teacher, and my friends appreciate the wisdom I have to share with them. It is a blessing to us all.

What I have shared with you today is just a slice of the sweet, juicy passion fruit that I call my life. I hope you have been inspired by this small glimpse into my lifestyle. Maybe we can get together sometime for a decaf non fat soy cappuccino!

Sunday~ June 8~ 2008

Julio has just recovered this beautiful old phonograph from his parents basement. He can't wait to hear it's sweet sound!




This old Blues record is going to sound great through the tiny built in speakers, for real!

Julio just can't help himself... he just has to shake his bacon and roll his jelly, and we don't blame him a bit.

Saturday~June 14 ~ 2008

Happy Saturday, people, and sweet dreams.

Thursday~ June 12 ~2008

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the first annual Polyweight Championship boxing match!

In this corner we have the graceful and winsome Lucky Godinez, the Prince of Pummel.

And in this corner we have the salacious and flinty Tiny Macpherson, the Punishing Proletariat.

Keep it clean, keep it breakneck, and keep it coming. May the best man win!

Both of these fighters are in fine shape and appear to be pretty evenly matched so far...

Macphereson is coming in with his menacing signature style.

OH! Right in the kidneys! That's gotta hurt.

Lucky is furious now and comes back with a vengeance!

OH! Macpherson is down, ladies and gentlemen! We did not see this coming so soon!

Wait, we spoke to soon! Macpherson rebounds! He is back on his feet and coming down hard on the confounded Lucky.

The crowd is enthralled with all this furious action. Round one is over and neither fighter shows any sign of debility. It's going to be a long night, folks... stay tuned for round two.

Friday~ June 13 ~2008

Welcome back for round two of the first annual Polyweight Championship. Softlife hopeful Lucky Godinez and underdog Tiny Macphereson are fighting fierce as the bloodthirsty crowd looks on.

Godinez bears down upon Macphereson with a bewildering ferocity. One thing for sure, he is holding nothing back tonight, folks!






Tiny Macpherson is taking a brutal beating!

At the end of round two both fighters are looking grim... even the referee looks exhausted.

Round three begins and Macpherson seems to rally...

OH!

Macpherson is making an incredible comeback! He seems to have caught his second wind and with it a barbaric determination to bring Lucky Godinez down!

KO'ed!



Tiny Macpherson, the Urban Undulator, is the new Polyweight Champion! This is an unexpected victory for the Proletariat Pugilist, and one that has lost Softlife it's shirt. It's easy come, easy go in the roughneck world of professional boxing. We are now easily going to Sporty's Sports Bar for a stiff drink. Or Two.

Tiny Macpherson is a street fighting creature man. He was born on the street, he lives on the street, and he lives for the street. You got a problem with that?

Macpherson is a red blooded American patriot, and when he's in the ring he is fighting the good fight for all Americans. He is busting a lip for freedom, and crushing a muzzle for for the red, white, and blue.

When Tiny is in the ring he is also pulverizing a skull or two for Jesus, who did not have the opportunity to be an American, but surely would be  now if given the chance.

Tomorrow is the big night! Tune in to see if Tiny Macpherson will take the Polyweight Championship title from the handsome and debonair Lucky Godinez. Place your bets, ladies and gentleman... and may the best man win.

Tuesday~June 10 ~2008

Some creatures are lovers and some creatures are fighters. Here at Softlife we delight in both, but have special feelings of amore for the pugilists.

Lucky Godinez is our man this season... he is lean and ready to roughhouse. Take a good long gander at that proboscis! Lucky makes the ladies scream and the grown men green!

Godinez has been training hard this year and we are banking on him to walk away with the Polyweight Championship title in Thursdays fight, no problem.

No problem whatsoever.

Monday~June 9 ~2008

Softlife implores you to fade into the landscape of your subconscious reality... 

Suspend your disbelief and drift and dream.

Sunday~ June 8~ 2008

Clearly this creature is a healthy athletic sort of fellow. He is simply cruising the concrete jungle enjoying the eternal moment. It is a good feeling to live in the moment without a care for the possible risks and consequences of our actions, except for the risks and consequences...

Saturday~June 7~ 2008

It's fashion week at Softlife. Nothing could possibly be more glamorous.

Friday~ June 6 ~2008

We discovered this strange composite creature today on our walk in the woods. It was peacefully lapping up water from a little forest pond. We kept our distance and stealthily observed it's activity.

After a while it hopped off into a thicket. We followed as best as we could, slithering on our bellies along the forest floor.

We were quite relieved when the tiny critter emerged into a clearing and we were able to stand again. Here we see quite clearly what the little beast was after!

We watched in rapture as each of the four heads feasted on the plump mushrooms.

Suddenly without warning, the multi crowned creature leapt into the air! We watched in amazement as it sailed high into the sky, eventually disappearing into the heavens without a trace. Could it be that the little fellow was a visitor to our planet, come to enjoy the syncytial spore-producing organisms that thrive here in our woodlands after a heavy rain?

Thursday~ May 5 ~2008

This handsome robot is a papa, and yes it's true, his son is a worm. Is there something you want to say about it ? Anyways... they are going shopping together. Is that not nice?




Papa robot is teaching his son to thrift shop for previously owned treasures, instead of buying all the cheaply made crap that fills the modern chain stores of today. Papa feels strongly about this subject, and  he can get a little bit preachy sometimes.He's only a robot after all.




So, they browse...

The little worm sees many things he wants to have, but this dashing helmet is his top choice. Papa thinks the price is a bit steep.

Papa also sees many things he likes...

Oh my god! These earrings are gorgeous!

And with the necklace! It's too good! Papa must have the set.

His son thinks there is a double standard at play...

Fair is fair. Papa robot is a good guy, and he realizes that father and son both deserve a special treat today. Why not?

Wednesday~June 4~ 2008

Tuesday~June 3 ~2008

Softlife is very busy today attending to certain responsibilities and social obligations which can no longer be postponed. We wish you a very happy Tuesday and sincerely hope you have a splendid evening. We will resume our investigations and inquires tomorrow.

Monday~June 2 ~2008

This trio of friends are walking the rails. Sometimes there is no better way to while away the day, and besides, it is a time honored tradition.

Treasures abound on the railroad tracks, if you take the time to notice, and these three are tuned in to the railway bounty for sure.

Given a little open minded ingenuity things really start to come together!

Art is for everyone, it's free and it is an intrinsic part of being alive. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Sunday~ June 30 ~2008

This fine little she elephant is in a equatorial mood. Too bad for her she is presently living in Seattle, where although it is June, it is overcast and cold as a dead mans breath.

It is a real challenge keeping abject despair at bay, and given the circumstances, what's the use, really?  Fortunately, the minds best defense, fantasy, kicks in. Long live delusion!