We recently traveled west and on the way home we visited Mt. Rushmore.
I had no idea you could also see it from the Canadian side.
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What do I covet?
May 22, 2017
Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope, c. 1427-1401 BC
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep II
This paint box still preserves its original cakes of pigment: one cake each of red (red ocher), blue (Egyptian blue), green (a mixture of Egyptian blue, yellow ocher, and orpiment) and two of black (carbon black, from charcoal). It belonged to Amenemope, who was vizier, or prime minister, under Amenhotep II. Amenemope probably used his paint box for recreation.
This little 3,000 year old gem is in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. While it is not currently in the galleries, it was quite a thrill to see it when it was on exhibit. Obviously a well and fondly used possession, seeing it transported me back in time.
What am I celebrating on tattoo Tuesday?
May 16, 2017
This is a huckleberry milkshake recently acquired at the travel center, gas station, restaurant, gift shop, casino and espresso bar in St. Regis, Montana.
Today is Soda Jerk Day
The term ‘soda jerk’ was a pun on ‘soda clerk’, the formal job title of the drugstore assistants who operated soda fountains, and was inspired by the “jerking” action the server would use to swing the soda fountain handle back and forth when adding the soda water. The soda fountain spigot itself typically was a sturdy, shiny fixture on the end of a metal pipe or other similar structure sticking out of the counter by several feet and curving towards where the glasses would be filled. The unflavored carbonated water was used to make all of the drinks. Consequently, the tap handle was typically large, as a busy shop would have the soda jerker using it frequently. This made the mixing of drinks a center of activity at the soda fountain counter. – Wikipedia
What am I sappy cat blogging?
May 12, 2017
This week’s wonderful sappy cat photo comes from Carol at Light Words.
Look carefully at the upper left corner of the photo. See the mockingbird mocking the poor, confused kitty? Thanks, Carol!
What is my Wednesday update?
May 10, 2017
This is the robin family – you can see two youngsters, but there are at least three in the nest.
Seen on the road last week – this was taken outside Mt. Rushmore in SD.
As soon as we got home and I emptied my suitcase, Cmdr. Sam Vimes and his brother, Hobbes, jumped in. Apparently they feel we should not go away again any time soon.
Why am I saying “chirp?”
May 9, 2017
The robin family that has been nesting over our back door down spout has successfully hatched three or four chicks. This happened when we were out of town last week, so they had quiet family time while we were away.
Last year they tried twice to raise a family, but raccoons got the eggs both times.
If you look closely, you can see the nest looks kind of like a duplex because the robins built a brand new nest right on top of last year’s.
The chicks are getting pretty big. I’ll bet they will fledge soon. Nice.
What am I sappy cake blogging?
May 5, 2017
From Iven Kawi, the same cake artist that creates frosting cactus gardens . . . here are cakes appropriate for sappy cat,and dog, blogging . . .
I have no idea how she does this.
What am I knitting for sappy cat blogging?
April 28, 2017
Isn’t this just what your furniture needs?
And they come in so many designs. Or you can make them yourself.
I understand they can be purchased here. Or you can down load a knitting pattern here.
Thanks to Katie for the reference!
Where am I living this time?
April 27, 2017
Stained glass artist and jeweler Neile Cooper had a vision for a sanctuary: a small cabin behind her home in Mohawk, New Jersey that would feature her glass designs on every available surface. The result is Glass Cabin, a structure built almost entirely from repurposed window frames and lumber that features dozens of panels of her stained glass work, depicting flowers, birds, butterflies, mushrooms and other scenes from nature. Cooper explores many of these same motifs in her popular jewelry designs. You can see more photos of Glass Cabin on Instagram.
Gunsmoke and Knitting 