art is the new religion

This is why we won't delay for your birthday

Today is my birfday!

I started the morning off right with Cut Copy:

I arrived to work to find cards and a treat on my desk.  I had a delicious lunch with some of my coworkers, and have eaten two desserts already today.  I got many nice birthday wishes via Twitter, and was spontaneously serenaded in English and in French.  Tonight, libations will be consumed.  I love my friends and coworkers.

Check out the frosting-to-cupcake ratio here:

St. Vincent on Food

My friend Harold sent me the link to this video of Annie Clark appearing on Cooking With Rockstars.  The interview isn't riveting, but the quick snippets of her live performance are.