Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii was born on September 2, 1838.
Unfortunately, her reign was not a happy one:
The Queen was deposed on January 17, 1893, and temporarily relinquished her throne to “the superior military forces of the United States.”
More here at Encyclopedia Britannica.
Tattoos of Hawaii
The eruptions of Krakatoa on August 26-27, 1883 were among the most violent volcanic events ever recorded. The eruption was the equivalent of 13,000 nuclear blasts the size of Little Boy that devastated Hiroshima. It obliterated two-thirds of the island on which it is located. Although part of Indonesia, the blast was heard as far away as Perth Australia. Adding to the destruction were the immense tidal waves that followed the event. (Wikipedia)
It is not Krakatoa, but here is a nice volcano tat.
I am here in Colorado for a meeting. The geography of Colorado represents a division between the southern Rocky Mountains and the western edge of the Great Plains. Lots of variety here. I am looking at the mountains outside my window. Colorado was admitted to the Union on August 1, 1876, earning it the nickname, the Centennial State.
Beards gone wild. These photos are from a Schick commercial contending that beards are in some way weird. I am not sure exactly what kind of critters (probably not bears) are being used as beard models, but there is more to the story here.
Theda Bara was an American silent film and stage actress. Bara was one of the most popular actresses of the silent era, and one of cinema’s earliest sex symbols. Her femme fatale roles earned her the nickname The Vamp. – Wikipedia
Theda Bara’s persona was an early Hollywood creation. Fox studios made up a history of her parents and upbringing. The photos of her remind me of a Gibson Girl gone Goth and, in spite of the erotic and just plain weird costumes, there is a certain innocence about her. She probably spent a fortune on eye makeup, though. She was born Theodosia Burr Goodman on July 29, 1885 in Cincinnati, Ohio, of all places.
Since it is tattoo Tuesday, here is one honoring Theda Bara.
Two Futuro Houses joined to make a single structure in Carlisle, Ohio
Imagine stepping inside a flying saucer. Now imagine living in one! In 1968, in light of the postwar boost in technology and space exploration, Finnish designer Matti Suuronen designed the Futuro House. Originally meant to be a modular ski-cabin that could be assembled and disassembled in rough terrain, the round home became an iconic piece of futuristic design. This particular space-age Home has had quite the tune-up, and it recently landed in the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam.The Futuro prefab stands 10 feet high, is 26 feet in diameter, and comes complete with an airplane hatch entrance. Suuronen chose a round design not only for its strength, but also for its ability to feel spacious while keeping material use to a minimum. The walls are made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester plastic, a new lightweight material that made the home both easily transportable and well-insulated. The interior houses up to 8 adults and includes a living room, kitchen, bathroom, fireplace, and bed chairs.
Mobile living seemed like the new possibility for the future. People could take their moveable home wherever they went, and live like modern nomads. However the oil crisis in 1972, production of the Futuro home was shut down as plastic prices nearly tripled. About 100 models were built and only half are estimated to survive today. Though tracking down the private owners of these space houses may prove a bit difficult, one Futuro home is readily available for rent in Wisconsin!
Living area with cool fire pit
Dining area of a Wisconsin Futuro House which can be rentedCalifornia: Giant Snails Seized at Airport
Customs inspectors at Los Angeles International Airport seized 67 live giant African snails, considered a delicacy in Nigeria but also voracious pests that can eat paint and stucco off houses, officials said Monday. Weighing nearly two pounds each, including their shells, and measuring about six inches in length, the snails arrived from Lagos, Nigeria, in two plastic baskets with paperwork describing them as being for human consumption, Customs and Border Protection said. They were destined for an address in San Dimas, an agency spokeswoman said. According to Customs and Border Protection, the snails can consume more than 500 types of plants and will even feast on the exterior of homes if fruits or vegetables are not available. They also can carry parasites harmful to humans, including one that can lead to meningitis.
So, so glad they did not include a photo with the story – ewch
But this is tattoo Tuesday, so here –
In her series ‘Landscapes’ – Peruvian artist Cecilia Paredes has mastered the art of camouflage and by using body paint is able to disappear into her surroundings. With the help of her assistants, she paints herself into the background of floral wallpapers. Her dark hair and the whites of the eyes are often the only thing that shows there’s a person hiding.
However, her series called “Landscapes” doesn’t just create a disappearance illusion, it also shows Paredes’ quest for belonging.
“The theme behind all is re-location after displacement and migration and how one has to adjust in order to belong. Tough it is, but it has to be done, without forgetting our origin. The theme behind all is re-location after displacement and migration and how one has to adjust in order to belong. Tough it is, but it has to be done, without forgetting our origin.”
Reblogged from Hovercraft Doggy.
Bad spelling; bad punctuation? They are going to be with you for a while, particularly when you tattoo them on your body.
Just ask the Prome Queen.
Seen in Burlington, Vermont, on the way to the ferry dock. These are some of the flying monkeys of Burlington.
A few more:
Created by sculptor, Steve Larabee, to augment a Burlington business called the Emerald City, these iconic statues have found a home on top of the building One Main, other flying monkey statues have been added to several other Burlington edifices over the years.
The best place to see them is on the approach to the Burlington-Port Kent ferry against the backdrop of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. They are a landmark I always look for when making the trip to and from Maine.
More information here at Kuriositas.
It’s Tuesday – is there a tattoo to go along with this post? But, of course!
Firearms, fibers, any news or behaviors that make me say, "hmm, let me take another look at this."
I still miss my man, but my aim is getting better.
Gunsmoke and Knitting 