Since the inception of twitter, there’s been no shortage of inspirational quotes, triggering thoughts of changing one’s life or work habits. And why wouldn’t it? The 140 character format is conducive to concise and galvanizing messages. It’s a great platform for companies like Behance to spread their method of working more effectively. But before twitter or even the internet, Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt created a deck of cards called The Oblique Strategies to remind themselves and to help others through a creative slump. Though both worked in different fields, Eno the musician and Peter Schmidt the painter, the aphorisms were valid to any creative process. The first edition of the cards came out in 1975, it has been through 5 editions so far and currently contains over 100 “worthwhile dilemmas.” You can purchase the latest edition on Eno’s shop and find out more about the history of the cards on Gregory Taylor’s site. By the way, Brian Eno’s site explicitly says he does not have a twitter account.

In 2007 the old Albee Square Mall was leveled to make way for new development but construction will not begin for another few years. So what better way to make use of a vacant lot than to have a market? Enter the DeKalb Market, which opened five days ago offering Brooklynites and beyond another space to eat and shop in the great urban outdoors. The organizers made sure to make this venture into a unique destination by creating a space that was more of a community. Vendors are housed in shipping containers, a radio station will be bumping chunes, and Brooklyn Grange and 3rd Ward will be tending to an urban farm. It’s like Marrakesh out there. DeKalb Market is open seven days from 8am to 10pm.

Looking forward to a three-day weekend. Will make some time to get a cup of coffee at Saturdays.

Enjoying the beautiful work by Saturday London. Clean, elegant, and sophisticated, yes even aspirational but gorgeous.

Wish I could fly to Tokyo to visit Watari Museum’s bookstore On Sundays, and spend the entire day looking through their books.

We’ll be Closed on Monday.

Have a great weekend, spring is about a month away.