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What is tattoo Tuesday about this week?
April 9, 2013This week is a photo essay on stork tattoos. I decided to stay away from the baby-storky tattoos and go for those that are more realistic ones. Some of these may actually be cranes – but, close enough.
And for something different, yet related:
More on storks from the San Diego Zoo.
What is tattoo Tuesday about?
March 26, 2013Today is March 26 and it is still snowing in Cleveland. This weather is not out of the ordinary, and I am not one to rush the hot weather. If I ruled the universe, I would make spring and fall the longest seasons with a few weeks of snow over the winter holidays and warm sunny weather whenever I want to go to the beach. Perfectly logical, if you ask me.
Today’s tattoos are an homage to snow.
At least our magnolias are still in their buds, not like this Washington, D.C. tree
(photo by Kevin Andrews from the Washington Post)
What am I gazing at?
March 8, 2013
Thanks to HMS Defiant for this link to Comet PANSTARRS that will be visible soon in the northern hemisphere. Visibility here will depend a lot on the weather, but I will be looking for it.
What am I sappy cat blogging?
March 2, 2013I’m still on vacation, so sappy cat blogging this week is following the vacation theme. I spent some time on Key West this week – a spot I have not visited before and liked quite well!
These are some images of the Hemingway cats on Key West, Florida. There are a number of stories about how the cats, many of which are six-toed, came to the island, and how they came to be associated with Ernest Hemingway.
Click here for the link to the Hemingway museum and foundation on Key West.
What is tattoo Tuesday about this week?
February 26, 2013
I am traveling this week, so tattoo Tuesday is an interesting interpretation of a map of the world. I am actually here . . .
Right under the second little flamingo. There was freezing fog at home this morning. It was 84 degrees and sunny in Key West today. Ahhh!
What am I sappy cat blogging?
February 22, 2013
A much more tender definition of S & M – this photo is of Sam and Murphy snuggled up together in the corner of the couch. Sam has his chin on Murphy’s head and you can see their front legs around each other. Sweet.
Where am I traveling?
February 18, 2013Last Saturday, I was traveling – first a meeting in Frankfort, Kentucky (a nice little town) and then to Cincinnati to visit friends.
While in Cincinnati, we visited the market and the Krohn Conservatory, which offered a splendid breath of spring.
Here are the daffodils at the Krohn Conservatory. . .
and here are the ones in my garden . . .
Here are a few more photos from the Krohn:
The photo above reminds me of the Cluny tapestries.
What am I sappy cat blogging?
February 15, 2013I mentioned earlier that I am knitting hats for the newborns at the county hospital. Here are some of the latest creations being shown by world-class models.
Below, Murphy models a snappy white cloche with a garnet bow embellishment.
And then Sam shows off a novelty cupcake hat.
Then in profile.
This modeling can be an exhausting business.
I am amazed at how calm these guys are during the photo shoot.
Gunsmoke and Knitting 