Comments for Beauty, Permanence and Delight

Comment on The Big Easy by Jennie

Jennie — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:30:25 +0000

Well, this post had me as a fan as soon as I read the title. And if the subject matter (my fave US city) hadn’t been enough, the so very apropos opening quote would’ve done it! To me, the thing about Nola is that the whole entire city is truly ALIVE in some crazy way that instantly infects everyone who sets foot there. (Definitely that sanguine magic you spoke about.) The effect is that most everything- from the architecture and food on down-feels like it just sprouted, grew and flowered there, like Jack’s magic beanstalk, as a very natural extension of the innate spirit of the city. Yes, yes, I suppose there’s actually a tremendous amount of effort that goes into creating that effect… But it just isn’t visible in New Orleans! I think maybe it’s obscured by the joie de vie… . Nice post!

Comment on The Big Easy by philip

philip — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:42:32 +0000

Your observations about the architecture sent me back to French Quarter Manual by Malcolm Heard published by Tulane architecture in 1997. Analyses building types, styles, courtyards, effects of early fire codes in concise detail. Photographs+notes. The harmony you describe adds up from all those aspects of building over time. When the Vieux Carre historic district was established in the 1930′s it was tout ensemble.

Comment on The Big Easy by Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:09:12 +0000

That is awesome Chad I know your sister will love seeing you more often ) Bring us back some king cake if you go during Mardi Gras!

Comment on The Big Easy by Chad Martin

Chad Martin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:15:20 +0000

You captured WHY my soul yearns to visit at least every other year. That place infects your mind like a virus, it festers until you treat it with a visit. It doesn’t even matter if it’s raining or not. You can always duck in somewhere. I knew all those things were there but you cooked it down into a few flavors that is New Orleans.

My sister is moving there in the next month. So future visit await and I like that.

Comment on Pop Rocks by Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:12:49 +0000

Thanks Byron and Jennie for the encouragement… Its time for a new post alas the time goes quickly.

Comment on Pop Rocks by Byron K. Smith

Byron K. Smith — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:12:03 +0000

Now that’s a blog post! Ladies & Gentlemen, take out a piece of note paper….

Comment on Pop Rocks by Jennie

Jennie — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:48:21 +0000

Thought this was a great amalgamation of: 1) the adventures of you guys; and 2) an exploration of the evolving DNA business model. And if someone had told me a week ago I’d enjoy a blog about business models, I’d have said, “No way. Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt (aka law degree and tropical wool suit to go with).” BUT… This was a very cool insight into what makes a creative business succeed in a difficult economy. I can definitely see that the relationship with the client/customer is key, but may I add (and you kinda hinted at this) that extreme love for what you do is the ingredient that allows this relationship to blossom. Because whether the goal is designing great buildings or mixing great drinks, I think the level of excitement and passion (i.e. making your own bitters and knowing everything but everything about your ingredients) with which that task is tackled comes through and is infectious. And then the customer (client) stays around for another drink (house)!

Comment on Pop Rocks by Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:17:12 +0000

Steve, you are one of the most well read (and written) people I know of so I seriously doubt that I would understand half of that book but the other thing is I dont read (books) however I will see if I can find some readers digest version or excerpts because that does sound like something that would help us a lot in our journey… thank you as always for your help along the way.

Comment on Pop Rocks by Steve Mouzon

Steve Mouzon — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:23:59 +0000

Love this, Jeff! You’re always poetic, but this one really knocks it out! TAG reminds me a bit of Mosquito Coast, a great little wine bar in Key West… the difference is that there, the most interesting people are the patrons… the proprietor facilitates great conversation quietly. BTW, have you read the book The Experience Economy? It really pegs a lot of the things you’re portraying here.

Comment on Pop Rocks by Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:29:55 +0000

Nice work there Jeff, leave it to an artistic scientist to nail that one squarely. I will have to re-quote that one at some time… Thanks for the polish—