Brandon Ballentine

Creek Show 2019 at the Waterloo Greenway

San Francisco - China Town

I was back at Austin Film Society last night to catch a screening of The Farewell. It was a great film, and the writer/director, Lulu Wang, stuck around for a Q&A session afterwards!

Earlier this week, I attended a screening of General Magic at Austin Film Society. The documentary tells the story of how General Magic attempted to change the world by shipping the first handheld “personal communicator” in the 90’s. Although the product and company ultimately failed, their ideas went on to influence the technology we use every day. After the film, one of the panelists showed off an original device, which still boots 20+ years later!

This is a fantastic film for anyone interested in Apple or mobile technology in general.

Currently reading: The Frame-Up by Meghan Scott Molin 📚

Lia and I dressed up as Beetlejuice and Lydia for the Beetlejuice screening at the Hollywood Forever cemetery last weekend.

Dust to dust. Very impressive truck dirt art.

I found 🔗 this article in the LA Times about the artist, Arnulfo Gonzalez.

Saw this at the grocery store tomorrow.

Dog Food Band

Rose Parade float decorating 🌹

🍺 🥕 Enjoying some Madras carrot blossom mead from Heidrun Meadery

Lia and I took a a Christmas Day walk along the beach path from Santa Monica to Venice (and back).

LA Zoo Lights

Took a quick day trip to Solvang to celebrate Julefest. Of course, when you’re in Solvang, you have to get Arne’s famous aebleskiver. We get ours a la mode 🍦😋. On the way home, we swung by Firestone Walker’s Barrelroom while the car was charging!

Had an incredible dinner (9 courses, plus wine pairings!) at Trois Mec! So cool to see Chef Ludo and his team in action!

Lia ordered a “Texas-sized” donut from DK’s Donuts to celebrate my birthday and recent move to Austin. Miu Mius included for scale.

Lia and I kicked off the holiday season with the annual screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on a cool rooftop in downtown LA. After the movie, we wrapped up the evening with some delicious food and craft beer at Mikkeller.

Invader “Into the White Cube” exhibit at Over the Influence in Los Angeles.

HyperDrive: World’s 1st USB-C Hub for iPad Pro 2018 by HYPER by Sanho Corporation — Kickstarter

World’s 1st USB-C Hub specifically designed for the 2018 iPad Pro. Patent pending removable grip that secures 6-in-1 hub onto iPad Pro

This is the first Kickstarter project I’ve backed since Micro.blog. Let’s hope this one works out as well as the last!

I finally visited the Montana Shop L.A. over the weekend and picked up some new markers that I can’t wait to test out. I have a weakness for art supplies! 🎨

🎮 Lia and I visited Two Bit Circus while I was back in Los Angeles over the weekend. Despite a couple of minor tech issues, we had a great time. I love the concept and hope to visit again soon!

🍺 Had to swing by Iron Triangle over the weekend to try the Live By Night and a few other things. Delicious!

Hey Preppies! Grabbed a quick dinner at The Max :-)

Moonlight Forest at the LA Arboretum

Lia and I went to the Maccarone Gallery today to check out an exhibit of Jim Carrey’s political drawings.