Wednesday Wanderings: Cumberbatch, How To Be A Successful Writer, What Not to Wear, and Upside-Down Iceberg

Wednesday, February 11, 2015Wednesday, February 11, 2015 ~ M.A. Kropp

Benedict Cumberbatch, in a skit for Jimmy Kimmel Live, takes on a variety of names, both real and fictional, to see how well they sound if he were trying to pick up a date. Sorry, but he had me at "Hi": What's In A Name In this response to a tumblr question, Neil Gaiman gives the secret … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Cumberbatch, How To Be A Successful Writer, What Not to Wear, and Upside-Down Iceberg

Wednesday Wanderings: Norse Temple, Star Wars at Mme. Toussaud’s, Photos of Oldest Trees, and Eyelid Art

Wednesday, February 4, 2015Tuesday, February 3, 2015 ~ M.A. Kropp

It seems there will be a new temple built to the old Norse gods: Norse Temple Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum is preparing a new Star Wars exhibit: Wax Star Wars A woman has spent the last fourteen years photographing the world's oldest trees: Old Trees This incredible make-up artist turns eyelids into storybook scenes: Story … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Norse Temple, Star Wars at Mme. Toussaud’s, Photos of Oldest Trees, and Eyelid Art

Wednesday Wanderings: Super Bowl Trivia, Winter Wonderlands, Ice Sculpture, and Frosty Flowers

Wednesday, January 21, 2015Wednesday, January 21, 2015 ~ M.A. Kropp

Since the Super Bowl is nearly upon us, let's see how well you do on this Super Bowl trivia game. (For the record, I stunk!): Super Bowl Trivia It seems winter is truly here. Let's give the old man his due and look at some of the top winter wonderlands around the world: Winter Wonderlands … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Super Bowl Trivia, Winter Wonderlands, Ice Sculpture, and Frosty Flowers

Wednesday Wanderings: Historic Photos, Cat and Mouse Armor, Lego Art, and Smaug in Gingerbread

Wednesday, January 7, 2015Wednesday, January 7, 2015 ~ M.A. Kropp

Some interesting historic photos: Historic Photos This guy designs armor for mice and cats. Some of these pieces are truly spectacular: Cat and Mouse Armor Some of these may be held together with glue, but even so, this is real Lego art: Medieval Legos And, last, who wouldn't want a gingerbread dragon?: Gingerbread Smaug ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Historic Photos, Cat and Mouse Armor, Lego Art, and Smaug in Gingerbread

Wednesday Wanderings: Abandoned Mansions, Weird Stuff Happening on Earth, Old School Classy, and Owl Camouflage

Wednesday, October 15, 2014Monday, October 13, 2014 ~ M.A. Kropp

Some of these abandoned mansions are quite lovely. There are more pictures in the comments: http://io9.com/9-of-the-most-fascinating-abandoned-mansions-from-aroun-471010619 Some very odd things that are actually happening somewhere in the world: http://www.metaspoon.com/weird-things-happening-earth/ Those were the days. When classy really meant something: http://news.distractify.com/people/old-school-cool/?variant=3&v=1 Owls are pretty good at camouflage: http://news.distractify.com/people/old-school-cool/?variant=3&v=1 ====================================================== Six of One: A Collection of Short … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Abandoned Mansions, Weird Stuff Happening on Earth, Old School Classy, and Owl Camouflage

Wednesday Wanderings: Typewriter Art, Solid Light, Creepy GIFs, and What Ladies Love about Fall

Wednesday, September 24, 2014Tuesday, September 23, 2014 ~ M.A. Kropp

What this man does with a typewriter is just amazing: http://themetapicture.com/paints-masterpieces-typewriter/ Solid light? These scientists may be on the way to doing just that: http://www.iflscience.com/physics/crystallized-light-reveals-potential These gifs made from old black and white photos are creepy: http://www.buzzfeed.com/rossalynwarren/a-designer-has-made-the-most-terrifying-ghostly-gifs-on-the#1mm3c6z I can relate to most of these. Others, not so much: http://elitedaily.com/women/25-things-ladies-love-fall/746905/ One week left to enter … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Typewriter Art, Solid Light, Creepy GIFs, and What Ladies Love about Fall

Wednesday Wanderings: Beautiful Stairs, Map of the Universe, Cat Playground House, and Suspended Food

Wednesday, September 17, 2014Tuesday, September 16, 2014 ~ M.A. Kropp

Gorgeous stair designs: http://www.boredpanda.com/modern-stair-design/ Stunning map shows where the Milky Way fits in the Universe: http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread1030869/pg1 Yes, another house that has a cat playground built in. Mine would love a house like this: http://www.buzzfeed.com/tasmaiuppin/house-of-cats#1mm3c6z These photos of food in mid-air are delicicious!: http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/08/18/these-5-photos-food-suspended-middle-air-are-incre And a reminder- you have till the end of the month to … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Beautiful Stairs, Map of the Universe, Cat Playground House, and Suspended Food

Wednesday Wanderings: Yes, Fall In Love with a Reader, Cables Crowding Streets, A Very Cat Friendly House, and Intricate Papercut Art

Wednesday, September 10, 2014Tuesday, September 9, 2014 ~ M.A. Kropp

Why you should fall in love with a reader (as if we didn't already know we are the best): http://elitedaily.com/life/culture/date-reader-readers-best-people-fall-love-scientifically-proven/662017/ These photos from the days when thousands of cables crowded the streets are kind of weird and kind of cool at the same time: http://io9.com/photos-from-the-days-when-thousands-of-cables-crowded-t-1629961917 What this man did in his house for his cats … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Yes, Fall In Love with a Reader, Cables Crowding Streets, A Very Cat Friendly House, and Intricate Papercut Art

Wednesday Wanderings: If Disney Posters Were Honest, He-Man Facts, School Dance Picture Fails, and Nature’s Light Shows

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 ~ M.A. Kropp

Some are a bit simplified, and most put the movies in an unfavorable light, but if you were brutally honest, these redone Disney movie posters tell the truth: http://bit.ly/1ssaatr Sticking with the animation theme, here are 12 things you may not know about He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: http://bit.ly/1rYOfWJ Photo Fails- school dance … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: If Disney Posters Were Honest, He-Man Facts, School Dance Picture Fails, and Nature’s Light Shows