We’ve started with stand up comedy and memorable movie quotes before, but this month we thought we’d kick things off differently with a set by our pal Sosupersam. Toss those headphones on and enjoy, we’ve got old and new school jams from A Tribe Called Quest, Crocodiles, Rhye and more!

Lest you think we’ve not been showing enough East Coast love, here’s what our buddies at Orange & Park have been up to. There’s lots of colors and designs available, but here are two that I am particularly digging.

Taking pictures of strangers is not easy. Many of them will refuse and being told no isn’t something everyone can handle. But I think that’s why I admire photographer Zoe Strauss. It doesn’t bother her at all. Their answer doesn’t make the encounter any better or worse. She engages strangers and as a result creates memorable images. She has the patience to create a complete body of work when photo a days are trendy and I just love that she refers to what she does as ‘making’ not taking photographs.

For years, she exhibited her work as Under I-95, literally hanging her work under a highway bridge in Philadelphia. And although the annual shows have ceased, Zoe’s photos of portraiture, architecture and signage live on in America. It’s a dope coffee table book complete with her interview, photos (duh) and the special relationships she’s had with those willing to let her into their world.

© 2009 Zoe Strauss/Courtesy of www.ammobooks.com

Thumbing through an old notebook last night, I found this quote by former Voxtrot singer/songwriter Ramesh Srivastava that I remember being compelled to jot down. Goddamn if this isn’t what life should be about.

If and when Sexy Sweaters starts selling some gear, there are going to be so many new sweater addictions, myself included. It was quite difficult to choose only two to show you, so go and and give it a look-see. What are your faves?

I’m not sure what is more disturbing. People voting for Rick Santorum or those that believe the world is going to end on December 21st. But because the end of the year is going to be an unprecedented attack on common sense, I feel compeled to share science. The fact that NASA had to create an FAQ page addressing 2012 concerns is sort of hilarious to me, but as this scientist explains, you’ll only need to stock up on one thing for the holidays. I beg you, while others are freaking out, go on and continue making amazing things happen. This world needs you more than ever.

There are two types of people in this world. Those willing to let a band play an impromptu set in their home and those completely freaked out by it. Let’s just say I want everything to do with the former. Knock & Rock is a simple concept – musicians knock on doors of strangers and ask if they can play two songs for them in their homes. Some people decline and miss out, others are treated to an unforgettable experience. This is way better than knocks from Jehovah’s Witnesses, political campaigners and dare I say, even Girl Scouts selling Samoas.