Monthly Archives: February 2009

"Of the same Stripe" on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

Best viewed LARGE. Martin – Administrator of: Stapeliad & Asclepiad Group All things beautiful in Nature Group Succulent Treasures of the Desert Group The World Up-Close ( Nature Macro) Group. …

Dancing+Fun+Liking the Ladies. Could these be the Secrets to living longer?

So it appears happiness is a state of mind that just may be one of key factors to a healthy and long life. For me the idea of becoming a centenarian is only interesting if it is a by product of a quality experience in this journey we call life.  Apparently there are four “hotspots” around the globe where people live to a hundred or more in great numbers. But interestingly enough more than just longevity – the peoples of these “zones” enjoy strength, vitality and yes…HAPPINESS. Regular exercise, tending to their gardens, and remaining active members of their communities as well as eating delicious food, lusting and enjoying sex all seem to promote healthy and sustainable conditions for a life well lived. They calls these areas The Blue Zones where a cross-cultural recipe of the world’s best health and lifestyle practices are being observed and tracked. This is likely part 1 of this post as I am likely to track in on this further and share it as I discover more, till then dance, have some fun and lust a little would ya’ 

Day 91 – 94: The Beatles (Yellow Submarine version)

The Beatles were a rock and pop band from Liverpool, England that formed in 1960. During their career, the group primarily consisted of John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals). Although their initial musical style was rooted in 1950s rock and roll and skiffle, the group worked with different musical genres, ranging from Tin Pan Alley to psychedelic rock. Their clothes, style and statements made them trend-setters, while their growing social awareness saw their influence extend into the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s. After the band broke up in 1970, all four members embarked upon successful solo careers.

This version is based on the 1968 Yellow Submarine animated feature film.


John Lennon


Paul McCartney


George Harrison


Ringo Starr

Download the free PDF files to make your own Beatles toy here!

Flexford Fields in the snow on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

Nature , wildlife, and the great outdoors (Pool) … The Beauty of Nature (Pool) … Your best photo on Flickr (Pool) …

new media used to make sense of a increasingly complex world

Exploring the use of new media to make sense of a increasingly complex world is fascinating to me. Graduate student at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Jonathan Jarvis used Creativity+Art to give form to a complex situation like the credit crisis to do just that. It’s aim, to quickly supply the essence of the situation to those unfamiliar and uninitiated. Couple that with our new president who seems to understand the immense transformative power of technology and innovation and how it can improve the lives of all and we have a refreshing cocktail. This is a great example of how Art+Politics+Technology=Empowerment. In concert these are some of the tools to create real change. Enjoy

Day 90: Willy Wonka

Willy Wonka is a fictional character in the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, as well as the film adaptations Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Download the PDF file here and make your own Willy Wonka toy!

How the World’s Most Spectacular Waterfalls Get Their Names

Twisted Princess









Another garden

inhabited by a slightly freaky bug.

It was Valentines over the weekend. Did anyone notice? Did anyone care?
Never mind the romantic hype, I went to an awesome metal festival called RottenHeart at a local club, and it was fantastic. And not a bit mushy!:D

fast and furious

fast and furious

Kristin is a fast talker.

Kayla gets furious with Kristin and her fast talking.

Seems like the more they play together, the more they fight and argue. I’m really not looking forward to the teen years.