Gunsmoke and Knitting

What am I reaching for?

February 26, 2012

Project Icarus (reference from InstaPundit)

Once only the realm of science fiction with fine examples offered by Heinlein, Bradbury, Herbert and many others, inter-stellar travel is not only part of a feasibility study by the British Interplanetary Society, it has recently been added to the research agenda of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

“Why do we pay this obsessive attention to backing up a document, which we can reproduce, when we pay no attention to backing up our civilization?” – Andreas Tziolas, Project Leader, Project Icarus

more here

It’s about time.

Per Aspera Ad Astra – NASA Motto

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What am I wearing?

February 25, 2012

No, I don’t think so, but enjoy the photos of the Edible Clothes, thanks to ediblesubtance.

Chocolate dress – note to self: Stay away from the heater.

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What am I Sappy Cat Blogging?

February 24, 2012

Welcome to Sam Vimes, a beautiful Maine Coon from my cousin’s Lijakae Cattery. Sam is enthusiastic and still kittenish – and is giving Murphy and Noodle a good workout. He is adjusting well to his new home is so much fun to watch.

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Whose birthday am I celebrating?

February 23, 2012

Pebbles Flintstone – born February 23, 10,000 BC

After a normal childhood in Bedrock, Pebbles went on to become an advertising executive in Hollyrock. She married long-time sweetheart, Bam-Bam, and they had two children.

“Yabba-Dabba-Doozie!”

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What will I be baking?

February 22, 2012

Bacon, oatmeal and raisin cookies from Stumptown Coffee Roasters in Seattle.

I really do make the Best Cookies You Have Ever Eaten – see post here, but I am thinking that maybe a little bacon would not hurt. Thanks to Breda for this reference.

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What am I smelling?

February 21, 2012

Not the roses, because there were no roses. There were lots of orchids, ponderosa lemons, limes, cacti (not my favorites), and ferns (my favorites.) The best show was in the orchid room at the Rockefeller Greenhouse, a lovely green-smelling place in Cleveland in February.

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Where am I shopping?

February 19, 2012

At Value World – thanks to a good friend, I have discovered the amazing world of thrift store shopping. I have scored a leather designer purse for twenty-five cents and a cashmere sweater (new with tags) for $15.00.

Today my “find” was these shoes for $1.50. I can’t walk in them, but they look soooooo good!