Tiny Brooklyn Studio

A tiny studio apartment proves that the more (artfully arranged) stuff you put in a room, the bigger it seems. It's only 178 square feet according to a New York Times article. This young man is nothing short of amazing. He has taken organization and collecting to a whole new level. His mother raised him well.

Civilized Alarm Clock

What a wonderful way to wake up. Steven Fry has recorded 6 different messages to talk you into opening your eyes. He uses his best Butler Voice. It's really delightful to hear him saying "Good Morning Madam" along with his reason you should rise and shine. He can say "Sir" as well. Read more and listen too. I love the architectural design, don't you?




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Snow, Books, and A Dog

When I got up this morning I saw a rather normal overnight snowfall and breathed a sigh of relief. Since then another foot has been added but thankfully we never got the high winds that were predicted. The weather people are saying it will soon be over though it's still falling pretty heavily. All in all, I feel very lucky. I've shoveled the walk several times trying to keep up since it's heavy and wet. After I took the first shot through the screen in my bedroom I pointed the camera upward to snap a couple of the bookshelves. I love fine leather bindings. Webster enjoyed cleaning the yogurt container. He always closes his eyes when something is super delicious. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Rosemary and Webster




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Shopping For New Eyeglasses

I blogged recently about wanting new frames the next time I have my eyes examined and get a new prescription. These cat-eye frames being worn by a dog are NOT on my list. :-)




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Wonderful Nature Photography

A 6-day-old sheep relaxes with its mother, Mana, at the Saitama Children's Zoo near Tokyo.

George the great blue heron flies over the Russian River in Guerneville, Calif.

I found a great animal slideshow for your viewing pleasure from MSNBC. Here. Have fun looking at animals from all over the world. Some are quite poignant. Enjoy, be inspired, and share. Rosemary




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Film About The Making Of A Book

I hope you enjoy watching this film as much as I did. From the discovery of the 1898 International Dictionary to linotyping the entries to printing the last print on the vandercook to cutting the fingertabs of the deluxe edition, this video gives a quick overview of the process of creating the Pictorial Webster's fine press edition.

Order the book. $35.00 Pictorial Webster's - A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities with 1,500 black and white images. It's simply beautiful.

Want the hand-made edition? It will cost you $2,600 for the least-expensive version. Read a great article about the making of the Dictionary in the Boston Globe here.

Suggested by one of my blog readers. Thanks Victoria.




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Top 1000 Birding Websites

This will keep you entertained forever if you love birds. You should be able to find anything and everything here. Use the drop-down menu; the first page shows sites 1-50. You'll find guides, nest cams, photos, conservation sites, places to upload your nature photos, and so much more. It's like a one-stop shopping spot for the ornithologist. Don't forget to bookmark and share with all the birders you know.
Explore and enjoy, Rosemary
Top 1,000 Birding Websites




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Pain Nourishes Courage

This is so true. The pain you've endured in life helps you to bravely cope with adversity. Parents can't protect their children from everything no matter how hard they try.

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