December 2011
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“I must learn to love the fool in me—the one who feels too much, talks too...”
– Theodore I. Rubin, MD
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Vintage summer
Aren’t these magnificent? You can view more here.
November 2011
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“Judging a person does not define who they are - it defines who you are.”
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Beachcombing
Jennifer Steen Booher’s photography shows off her scientific personality and love of objects. She writes, “I’m part magpie, part squirrel, part scientist, and part historian. I find things, hoard them, take them apart, and research them.” Her still life pictures prove that photography is not only about capturing fleeting moments; it’s about discovering art in the steady patterns of...
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Stuffed mushroms
I can’t think of many things better than stuffed mushrooms! And with the holidays coming up, this is a dish people are sure to love - that is, if you don’t eat them all before the party!
Here is a mouthwatering recipe I found online.
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Dreams
What did you dream recently? I often have dreams about upcoming events or plans I have made.
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Have a lovely weekend
Happy Friday!
Guess where I am this weekend? I am in Singapore visiting my love. I will spend the week riding the largest ferris wheel in the world, swimming in infinite pools, exploring the new surroundings, kayaking, etc. Don’t worry I will be sure to post images upon my return in early December.
I have scheduled some posts to go out while I am gone so keep checking in.
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Big Jelly
The Lions Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world! They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago) and are among some of the oldest surviving species in the world.
The largest can come in at about 6 meters and has tentacles over 50 meters long. Pretty amazing when you think these things have been swimming around for so long.
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Picture perfect
Xerox is working on an algorithm that can judge the aesthetics of photos.
While I do agree that some photographers out there should not be allowed to hold a camera, who am I to judge their photos? After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder - right?
Tell me what you think. Are there universal standards for aesthetics in the world of photography on which photos can be judged?
You can try...
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Where is the camera?
If you want to take pictures, wear the camera band on your thumb and the shutter button on your forefinger and gesture to click a pic. To take videos, simply curve your fingers to mimic a video camera grip and shoot. The tension from the finger movement triggers the shutter button to operate.
I wonder how well this actually works. Regardless, its a pretty cool techie-gag-gift.
Design by...
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“Imitate. Assimilate. Innovate.”
– Clark Terry, Jazz Trumpet Master
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Men-ups
“Men-ups” is a humorous project by photographer Rion Sabean featuring men doing pin-up-style poses.
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Cupcake decorating
Tonight I took a cupcake decorating class at Kathy’s Kreative Kakes. It was lovely! Look at the creations I came home with. With mainly butter cream frosting and fondant you can practically do anything!
By the way, here is a recipe I found online for marshmallow fondant.
lovelylorr asked: also I love your dog, I have two at home who are currenlty eating blankets...
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“You’ve got enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something...”
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If they had words
It is true, sadly.
Now I am not one of those vegan people who strut around naked and throw red paint on everything that looks like fur, but I do believe in humane farming and treatment of animals. Whether it was greed, survival of the fittest or whatever turned people to start cruelly treating animals, there has to be a line, a point, a time - when it stops.
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“The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day...”
– Mark Twain
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Friday wishes
Happy Friday everyone! Today is 11/11/11, or also known as wish day! Make a wish :)
Also, here are some things I found browsing the web this week:
Two chicks
A great party appetizer idea
Fabulous nail polish colors
A personalized piece of jewelry
So true
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“Fridge full of food, but nothing to eat. Wardrobe full of clothes, but nothing...”
– We all have those moments… can you think of any more?
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Party trick
If you have leftover Champagne that is getting flat and you want to bring the bubbles back - drop a raisin in the bottle! Any carbon dioxide that’s left in the wine will stick to the raisin’s ridges and release as tiny bubbles. Isn’t that neat?
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“You have to be slightly ashamed of your pleasure for it to be guilty.”
– Read this statement here. I think this rings true, do you agree?
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Painted pinecones
Dip pinecones in paint for holiday decor.
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Cookie bowl
This is such a brilliant idea! Take a fancy cupcake pan and place cookie dough on top. Bake as usual and then carefully pick up (after cooled). Now you have cookie cups that you can fill with cream, ice cream, pudding, or anything else! This is sure please a crowd!
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Exercise
“When our physical health is good, we take pleasure in physical exercise, and when our mental health is good, we take pleasure in mental exercise.”
- Think, by Simon Blackburn
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Singapore
I will be visiting Singapore later this month!
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“Pet Peeve #1: When people change their last name on Facebook to their middle...”
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WatchVisualizing how a population grows to 7 billion. Found here.
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Christmas craft
Getting gifts for the men in my family has always been the toughest - and you can only buy them so many socks, right? Here is a crafty, do-it-yourself gift that they are sure to love (and wont go to waste)!
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Etsy jewels
I love browsing Etsy - you can find the most unique and customized items for sale. Just look at these adorable jewelry items I came across!
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Beautiful dresses →
Came across this website and browsed their dresses. Lovely, sophisticated looks for a reasonable price.
