i’m interrupting this special madrid diary installment to give kudos where its due: in this case, its vanity fair this month for publishing a totally awe-inspiring article on john hughes that i read almost three days ago and i’m still thinking constantly about it. the entire way this story has been composed is really brilliant and of course it only strengthens the learning experience when the subject is someone as incredibly talented as the ever-visionary, john hughes. definitely a must-read. check it HERE

i love it when i haphazardly snap a shot in a foreign city and its not until later when i’m sussing it out on my computer i realize the inclusion of some special details. case in point: i actually didn’t even notice the JOY sign when i took this photo earlier today but seeing it now can only be an indication of the right frame at the right time.