From Visual Capitalist. I find the subject interesting and the visualization attractive – kudos, Mark Belan.
The Cleveland DaVinci
January 10, 2024
Viktor Schreckengost is a local legend – artist, industrial designer, teacher, visionary – whose influence goes far beyond local boundaries.
He was on the faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Art and he commuted to the school from his Cleveland Heights home. It was reported that he kept count of the items he designed that he encountered on his commute, “One time, while driving to school, he said he counted 38 items he had designed. Lamps, bicycles with streamers, bells and banana seats, tricycles, now all collector’s items.” (ref. FreshWater Cleveland)
I was interested to read that his designs for Cleveland Hopkins Airport, which had been in storage for many years after renovations to the airport took place, are now reinstalled in the entryway to the airport for a new cadre of travelers to enjoy.
A sampling of his other works:
Johnny Appleseed mural – Lakewood High School
Mammoth and Mastodon mural – Cleveland Museum of Natural History
O’Neill memorial outside the Cleveland Mounted Police Stables
I was lucky to hear him speak on the influences on his work at a ceramics conference many years ago. I was also fortunate to participate in several art shows in which he also exhibited, and I count myself lucky to own a print of one of his works.
Happy New Year
December 31, 2023
It has been a lovely holiday . . .
Warm enough to enjoy the beach . . .
And coconut cream pie at Brennan’s . . .
Time for some baking . . .
And for some painting . . .
And time with friends and family . . . Happy New Year
Day in history
December 31, 2023
December 31, 1968 marks the date of the world’s first underwater arrest. On that day, on the Isle of Guernsey, Police Constable David Archer arrested a diver for collecting these shellfish underwater – which is illegal.
Ormers, according to Guernsey law, must be collected on days of the full and new moon between January 1 and April 30. They must also be collected while standing up – not submerged or partially submerged in the water. The fisherman was both collecting our of season and underwater.
Taste Atlas says, “One of the most traditional ways to prepare ormers in Guernsey and Jersey, ormer casserole is a dish whose recipe dates back to 1673. The ormers are first soaked in water then removed from their shells, trimmed, and tenderized with a bat before they are rolled in flour and sautéed in Guernsey butter, and, sometimes, oil. Once browned, ormers are put in a casserole dish together with shallots and carrots, and seasoned with bay leaf, salt, and pepper, then baked for two hours. Alternatively, ormers can be scrubbed and tenderized first and then soaked in water, which is later used as stock for the casserole. Ormer casserole is typically served with Guernsey biscuits and Guernsey butter, but mashed potatoes and green vegetables work equally well.”
Mmm,mmm,good.
Hat-tip Robb
Some things I wonder about
December 30, 2023
Why is peeling paint almost irresistible?
Isn’t it interesting that cats can execute a perfect downward facing dog – and striking cobra yoga pose?
Can one cite oneself for breaking a law? Today I saw a policeman driving his cruiser while talking on his cell phone.
How did it happen that yodeling is popular both in the Alps and with country-western singers?
Why is it that eyelashes are supposed to keep things out of your eyes, but when there is something in your eye it is usually an eyelash?
What do pirates dress up as on Halloween?
I have a feeling that there are really more than 2 men and 1 truck.
metaball moons
December 29, 2023NASA’s Juno project is getting ready to look at Jupiter’s moon IO this week – here are some more moons to compare by MetaBall Studio
Gunsmoke and Knitting 