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Sometimes I get really down and depressed and feel like the blogosphere is especially lacking inspiration and thrill and camaraderie. And then something really awesome like THIS happens. By "this," I mean my jacket. And by my jacket, I mean the incredible work of art that Madi, a reader, shopkeeper, and hands-on designer extraordinaire, fashioned for me in the spirit of the creativity and rebellion that her online store PARADOX stands for. This chick represents everything I care about as a member of the DIY community, online and in real life. Wise words from her shop's bio: "We celebrate individuality, recklessness, and creativity. Young & loud & vulgar. We're...