Monday, November 17, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Plant your tulip bulbs now . . .
This article was published in May 2008 showing the Dutch bulb fields photographed from the air.
The photo above shows six million tulips coming into flower. The bulbs were planted in late October and early November and are ready to be picked in May. They are sold as bunches of cut flowers in floral shops and supermarkets. More than three billion tulips are grown each year and two-thirds of the vibrant blooms are exported, mostly to the U.S. and Germany.
Their dazzling colors are thanks to the years in the 17th century when Tulipmania swept the globe and the most eye-catching specimens changed hands for a small fortune.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Defend Equality ~ Love Unites | must see . . .
DEFEND EQUALITY
LOVE UNITES
The poster above illustrates Keith Olbermann's compelling video. Once you start watching you will not be able to turn away. This is the best thing I have ever seen from him. Please watch...you will not be sorry.
LOVE UNITES
The poster above illustrates Keith Olbermann's compelling video. Once you start watching you will not be able to turn away. This is the best thing I have ever seen from him. Please watch...you will not be sorry.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Pollen mixture magnified through an electron microscope . . .
Pollen from a variety of common plants: sunflower, morning glory, hollyhock, lily, primrose and caster bean. The largest one at center is nearly 100 microns wide (human hair is approximately 100 microns thick). (Dartmouth Electron Microscope Facility ~ Dartmouth College)
Now I know why honey bees are so fond of pollen---because it is so beautiful!
Please visit The Big Picture for a fascinating 32-photo essay entitled Peering into the Micro World.
Now I know why honey bees are so fond of pollen---because it is so beautiful!
Please visit The Big Picture for a fascinating 32-photo essay entitled Peering into the Micro World.
My favorite quote by William Morris . . .
A page torn from an old Good Housekeeping magazine.
William Morris 1834-1896
British writer, designer, artist and socialist.
William Morris 1834-1896
British writer, designer, artist and socialist.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
The trials and tribulations of living with a cat . . .
Cold and rainy here.
Brrr! Shiver.
Considering a nap.
Or a movie.
Or a cup of tea.
The aristocratic cat in the photo would never resort to the tactics of the cat in the video.
Just something silly to amuse you until my creative juices start flowing again.
Also experimenting with a new arrangement of photo and text. I wonder how it will look when uploaded? UPDATE: I didn't nap or watch a movie or drink tea...raked leaves instead! Hooray.
Trees are your best antiques . . .
Alexander Smith, (1830-1867) Scottish Poet
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Old friends say goodbye . . .
Some of the things I love about fall . . .
Another photo I took at the farm market in October.
More information about Mark Van Doren.
Thanks for stopping by!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Fall is full of Chrysanthemums . . .
I took this photo in October. Does that count for a November quote?
Information on the quote's author.
JUAN GRIS Painting circa 1915 brings $20 million . . .
"Book, Pipe and Glasses,” a 1915 oil on canvas by Juan Gris, brought a record price of $20 million on Thursday evening.
November 6,2009 2008 ~ Christie's New York auction of Impressionist and Modern art.
When the Juan Gris, came up, three bidders methodically went for the painting, which has a distinguished exhibition history. Two hopefuls on the telephone competed with Franck Giraud, a New York dealer. It was Mr. Giraud who took home the winning $20.8 million bid, paying above the painting’s high $18.5 million estimate. (After the sale he said he had bid on behalf of an American collector whom he declined to name.)
The hammer price includes premiums paid to Christie's. New York Times.
"Take care of your antiques and they' will take care of you."
November 6,
When the Juan Gris, came up, three bidders methodically went for the painting, which has a distinguished exhibition history. Two hopefuls on the telephone competed with Franck Giraud, a New York dealer. It was Mr. Giraud who took home the winning $20.8 million bid, paying above the painting’s high $18.5 million estimate. (After the sale he said he had bid on behalf of an American collector whom he declined to name.)
The hammer price includes premiums paid to Christie's. New York Times.
"Take care of your antiques and they' will take care of you."
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Catching up on neglected domestic tasks this weekend . . .
I have been avoiding housework far too long.
Hopefully I will be able to play catch-up all weekend. Wish me luck!
image: Shorpy
Hopefully I will be able to play catch-up all weekend. Wish me luck!
image: Shorpy
Friday, November 7, 2008
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