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Friday, May 10, 2013 6:37:32 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Is it wrong to laugh while you’re saving humanity?:
David said, "Here’s something to muddle over this week: Is it possible to be passionate about a cause and keep a sense of humor about it? While you ponder that with your own passionate beliefs, here’s our story. Jenni and I are both vegan. We care..." more
Wednesday, May 01, 2013 3:23:42 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Inside the print shop: a tiny photo tour:
David said, "I just got back after a long trip overseas. I took a look around the print shop, where all our equipment was patiently waiting for me. The squeegees were calling out, “Pick me! Pick me!” Muffled t-shirt voices rumbled up from boxes of..." more
Thursday, April 11, 2013 6:20:45 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled In here, it’s always Friday.:
David said, "Hey, look. It’s a TGI Fridays. Now that’s about as American as you can get. It’s familiar. It’s everywhere. Someone could blindfold you, bring you into any one of them and you would not really know where you are in the world..." more
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 2:15:11 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Volunteer Together in Studio City:
David said, "Under our banner of Super Nifty Things to Do in the Valley, here’s a great family event coming up soon. Check it out! 2nd Annual 4GOOD Family Day Sunday April 7, 2013 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Bridges Academy 3921 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Studio..." more
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 9:36:01 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Is it chilly in here? How to Lose Customers With Email:
David said, "Just for fun, let’s pretend I like shopping for insurance (it’s called suspension of disbelief, they use it in books all the time). I do actually need some business insurance (oh, wow, I just opened up the big marketing barn door on this..." more
Saturday, March 09, 2013 11:44:26 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled About that whole vegan thing:
David said, "When you think of vegans, you might think of wimpy, lethargic, malnourished weirdos doing yoga while they drive their Priuses to the next Natural Spirit and Judgemental Diet seminar. That might describe a few vegans, but that’s not a good..." more
Saturday, March 09, 2013 6:44:26 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled About that whole vegan thing:
David said, "When you think of vegans, you might think of wimpy, lethargic, malnourished weirdos doing yoga while they drive their Priuses to the next Natural Spirit and Judgmental Diet seminar. That might describe a few vegans, but that’s not a good..." more
Tuesday, March 05, 2013 10:08:20 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Grease! is the Word:
David said, "We printed up these cheerleader tops for a local production of Grease! the Musical. And just in case you forgot it, here’s the Rydell High fight song: Hit ‘em Rydell Ringtails Tear ‘em apart , green and brown Bash their brains..." more
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 7:19:59 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Why are Inkjet Transfers are so horrible?:
David said, "Once Upon a Time, before we got into the t-shirt printing business, I made a t-shirt for my grandma. I think it was for her birthday. It said, “I’m not waiting until I get old, I’m going to wear purple NOW!” It was an almost..." more
Friday, February 15, 2013 11:49:51 AM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Super Nifty Things To Do in the Valley:
David said, "Looking for something to do in the San Fernando Valley? Here are some super nifty things happening here in the coming week: Canoga Park Saturday Market This little market happens every Saturday on Owensmouth between Sherman Way and Wyandotte in (you..." more
Monday, February 11, 2013 3:02:23 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled How to pick a t-shirt for a weird child:
David said, "I hesitated posting this photo of me from the 80s. I had some concerns that you would feel inadequate in the presence of male beauty at this level. Don’t worry, dudes. I’ll post a list of my personal care tips later. Ladies, please..." more
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 8:09:57 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled How to be a cheapskate business owner:
David said, "Back in the day, I was what you would call a spendthrift. Which is a weird term to use because it has nothing to do with thrift at all. I think someone like me should have been called a spendmore. Over the years I’ve wised up. I give a lot of..." more
Thursday, January 17, 2013 1:56:04 AM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled A launch so soft, it’s made of 4 oz cotton!:
David said, "I’ve never subscribed to the idea of a “soft launch.” I’m not even sure if that’s possible. I mean, you launch or you don’t, yes? Yoda, want to jump in here? That said, I realize that I’ve kinda done a soft..." more
Monday, December 03, 2012 9:36:58 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Playing it safe:
David said, "I've been playing it safe. I would say I've been playing it "too safe," but I think there's really only Playing it Safe and... not. Let me 'splain. When I first started making art, I made the kind of art I wanted. It felt good. I liked it. As..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:32:55 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled How to vote in 2012:
David said, "It's how we're all voting this year."
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:32:55 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Dia de los Muertos box lid painting:
David said, "I've always been inspired by Mexican art, especially Day of the Dead designs. I decided to take a stab at my own Dia de los Muertos-themed painting for a wooden box lid. Here's how it came out. What do you think?"
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:32:55 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled The Kid Who Talked to Forks:
David said, "When I was a kid, I talked to forks. Not out loud, because that would be weird. No, I talked to forks with my mind. Actually, I talked to most of our family's cutlery using only the power of mind waves. When I loaded the dishwasher as my evening..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:32:55 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled The twenty years I wouldn’t trade for anything:
David said, "Twenty years races by without even honking. In 1992, Jenni and I stood in a little Las Vegas chapel. I can still feel the warmth of the desert. I can also feel the same anticipation that we are on a big, bold adventure. And of course I still feel..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:32:55 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled I donut want to bear you with details, but…:
David said, "I was floored when I found out I chose wheels and risers that matched the pink donut."
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:32:55 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Legend of Skatesquatch:
David said, "I have heard people talk about Skatesquatch. Such talk is floated into the air on a whisper, like talk of the Santa Ana winds, or suburban tremors. As you squeeze the farmer's market tomatoes, you catch an anxious voice hinting......" more
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:32:55 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Frankenstorm: Boredom Rescue:
David said, "Our thoughts are with the people of the Atlantic coast as they brace for Hurricane Sandy. In fact, not only are our thoughts with them, I am quite literally with them. I'm writing this from a hotel on Long Island. My flights have been cancelled, so..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:32:55 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Create and color your own Sparky!:
David said, "These days I'm designing different variations on Sparky Firepants. So Jenni and I have been printing blank ones for our son, Henri, to color. He loves doing this. We now have Sparkys everywhere. We used to have a coffee table, but it is..." more
Tuesday, September 04, 2012 3:09:29 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Enter Sandman:
David said, "Come on into my studio. The air is dusty, but fine. Don't trip on the cords. Battle Hymn of the Flanders A few posts ago, I played Show & Tell with an old Flanders desk I picked up. It was a fun project and somewhat daunting in that the thick..." more
Saturday, September 01, 2012 12:09:24 AM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled When Dinosaurs Warmed the Earth:
David said, " In today's top news, it seems that scientists now believe that dinosaur farts contributed to global warming millions of years ago. Is this just another case of blaming the dog? Hmmm. "
Thursday, May 16, 2013 3:10:56 PM
David Billings wrote a blog post titled Meet us at WorldFest!:
David said, "Woop-dee-do and yippy-kay-ayy, we’ll be at WorldFest this coming weekend! So if you’re in the Los Angeles area, come out and join us on Sunday, May 19th. This is us officially inviting you to hang out in a beautiful park for a day..." more