Through being cool

There are some things that you just can't do and look cool at the same time.

1. Drink out of a straw. That's why Rob Dyrdek covers it with his hand when he uses one. (Kind of like covering your mouth when using a toothpick.)
2. Eat an ice cream cone. I have a live recording of Ian Mackaye berating a goon at a Fugazi show: "You think you're tough, but I saw you eating an ice cream cone before the show!"
3. Eat cookies. Jon Moritsugu says "Cookies are for pussies!" in one of his movies.

To that list, add "4. Wear a baby." I used to run around the reservoir every day. I'm not saying that I looked cool back then, but it's definitely a different look when I'm walking and wearing Eloise--first in a sling, and now that she can hold up her neck, in an Ergo.

But I think I found something that helps. It looks slightly less uncool when she's wearing this hat, doesn't it? It was knit by my sister-in-law Kelly, and has a slight Nation of Islam vibe that's kind of bad ass.


Now I just have to teach my baby girl to scowl, and then we'll really have it going on.