The Centennial of Grand Central Terminal in New York City, which officially opened on February 2, 1913.
More here in this video of Grand Central’s secrets by the New York Times.
And here at Grand Central Terminal: Guess who’s turning 100?
What am I celebrating?
February 2, 2013What am I sappy cat blogging?
February 1, 2013Not new, but I think it is funny. I keep checking Sam’s paws because he is evolving.
Bonus: Cmdr. Samuel Vimes and his electronic devices.
What is it doing outside?
January 31, 2013After several days of temps in the unseasonably high 60s, it is snowing again with a 40 degree drop in temperature overnight.
Here is something else to think about – from HMS Defiant.
What is tattoo Tuesday about?
January 29, 2013With a nod to the Super Bowl, this week’s Tattoo Tuesday features Ravens. I am from Cleveland and here we have long memories, so the Ravens are definitely not my team. (See Cleveland Browns relocation controversy.)
I did, however, find some interesting tattoos that feature ravens, a bird that figures prominently in both Native American and European myth and folklore.
Here is more about corvus corax at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
What kind of a difference does 7 days make?
January 26, 2013In Cleveland, in January, it can be a big difference.
Here are some photos from last week. Sightseeing at home, enjoying the lakefront and the city center.
Here is the Terminal Tower complex from Public Square.
The skylight in Tower City
A chandelier also in Tower City
View up Euclid Avenue from the Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Detail of the monument
Terminal Tower framed by the railroad bridge – taken from Whiskey Island
The beautiful old Coast Guard Station on Whiskey Island
And the weather today – one week later – pretty typical for January in this neck of the woods.
What am I sappy cat blogging?
January 25, 2013Don’t try this at home. No. Don’t. Really.
The illustration above is from this article in the Atlantic. Thanks to HMS Defiant for the reference.
Bonus photo – Cmdr. Vimes in repose.
What am I looking at?
January 24, 2013This cool video about the scale of things – thanks HMS Defiant.
What is Tattoo Tuesday about this week?
January 22, 2013Thanks to Cynthia for this interesting story in the New Yorker about a historical perspective on women and tattoos.
Whose birthday will I be celebrating?
January 20, 2013
Leonard “Bones” McCoy, born January 20, 2227.
STARFLEET HISTORICAL FILE: McCoy, Leonard H.
Mid-level Biography Brief Mode
Final Rank: Admiral, retired
Full Name: Leonard H. McCoy, M.D.
Year of birth: 2227
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. David McCoy
Education: University of Mississippi, 2245-49; medical school, 2249-53
Marital status: Divorced
Children: A daughter, Joanna
Quarters: Original Enterprise: 3F 127
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