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Keeping a physical notebook for gardening recordsFebruary 21, 2024
Do you keep a gardening notebook?
A radio station that plays entire albumsFebruary 14, 2024
In an age of streaming singles, imagine a station that celebrates whole albums, providing insights between songs. It’s a deep dive into the artistry behind the music. 📀🎧
Georgia O’Keeffe wrapped on a NASCAR — you might be aghast, but here’s why it could workFebruary 8, 2024
NASCAR is teaming up with the Art Institute of Chicago to create a Georgia O’Keeffe-wrapped pace car at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show.
Transforming my computer monitor into a LEGO monitorFebruary 7, 2024
20 years ago I made a LEGO frame for my computer monitor. Should I do that again?
Now page (for February 2024)February 3, 2024
Making a “/now page” to share what I’m doing now.
Ten reasons why the scarfbombing movement is fantasticFebruary 2, 2024
Impactful scarves, choice dignity, clear intent with tiny cards. How scarf bombing blends art, warmth, and giving.
Why I use Facebook only through the browser, not on my phoneJanuary 31, 2024
Loving the simplicity of life in chronological order, not through an algorithm.
Is Amazon endorsing the ‘mad genius’ artist stereotype?January 24, 2024
The “Popular Psychology Creativity & Genius” category is worded a bit strange—or maybe it’s just me.
Discover the Thorne Miniature Rooms in a browserJanuary 23, 2024
Transform each new tab into a journey through the Thorne Miniature Rooms with my modified version of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Chrome extension.
Alternate ways of saying LOLJanuary 22, 2024
Did you know on MacOS if you press and hold down a character key, it gives you the alternate accents? From now on, i’m not using lol, I’m using löl It looks like a surprised person with …
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Are discarded tress surprising to squirrels?January 20, 2024
Local squirrel confounded by tree’s new ‘horizontal living’ choice. Neighbors report it’s been dabbling in avant-garde landscaping.
National Squirrel DayJanuary 19, 2024
National Squirrel Day is on Sunday, January 21st. Squirrel day in winter‽ It’s to remind us that food is scarce for squirrels in mid-winter. That’s pretty cool. Well, not that food is scarce, but that a squirrel …
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Enamel pins featuring film camerasJanuary 17, 2024
Just discovered the coolest thing for photography buffs like me 📸 Camera lens enamel pins! They’re tiny, detailed, and oh-so-collectible.
A window to the world: Exploring global landmarks through live webcamsJanuary 15, 2024
Just discovered a live webcam of the Northern Lights from Finland, which is now part of my nine favorite live webcams
Winter’s artwork on our windowJanuary 14, 2024
Do you like the mysterious vibe or the detailed HDR version?
Long exposure of snow, long album about winterJanuary 9, 2024
Ever wondered what the quiet of snowfall sounds like? 🤫 I paired a serene snow scene with the minimalist music of Philip Glass, John Cage, and Arvo Pärt. Read my blog for a journey into winter’s whisper. ❄️
How are you? Use a unique response with the day’s weird holidayJanuary 2, 2024
Ever thought of making ‘How are you?’ more interesting? I’m spending this year answering with National Holidays! 🎉
The art student’s joke that turned December 14th into Monkey DayDecember 14, 2023
It’s Monkey Day! A day born from a simple act of fun on a friend’s calendar. Let’s spread joy and a little bit of harmless monkeying around!
Exploring timeless creativity: A peek at Peru’s Paracas cultureDecember 11, 2023
Did you know? The same culture that crafted adorable pottery also sketched epic geoglyphs viewable from the skies!
National Illinois Day reminds us to put up Christmas decorationsDecember 7, 2023
National Illinois Day falls on Dec 7th, and it’s a reminder to transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas! 🌲 Discover more fun facts and festive musings.