(more random links)

First and foremost, for the seven of you that will read this, please donate to the Rockaway Renegades, a volunteer group  my cousin is helping out with in New York for post-Hurricane Sandy relief. 

Pitchfork interviewed Patrick Stickles, frontman for Titus Andronicus. I really haven't gotten into their new album but dude is fascinating.

Nick Offerman gives advice to people that can't grow facial hair like we can:




For the NSFW segment of the week, music video for Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra song "Do It With a Rockstar." Hairy armpits, glitter fights, lotsa makin' out. Directed by Thee Wayne Coyne:



To end on a more somber note, Robert Loerzel discusses Chicago violence in 2012. 

Edit: OK, should end on a more positive note. Try this tranquil drawing exercise: Silk.