The Various Et Sundry Etsy shop posted this design that caught my eye. I’m tempted to get this shirt:
And although I hate to be so predictable, I obviously like this one:
Some of the designs are just plain random and strange (in a fun way):
The shop is worth a look for fans of unconventional T-shirts.
“Watermelon Death Star” almost sounds like a band name. Why kind of music would they play?
Anyway…what a great addition to any casual warm weather event:
Very nice carving work.
Call me sentimental, but I find this little comic about Halley’s Comet rather beautiful.
What a simple way to put things in perspective; to show the stunning patterns of the universe and the brevity of human existence.
I saw Halley’s comet in 1986 as a bright eyed seven year old. If I am lucky enough to see the comet again at 81, may I carry myself with the wonder of a child and the wisdom of age.
Just because we’re teetering on the edge of spring doesn’t mean it’s a bad time to browse some Halloween goodies. Every so often I like to take a look through Skeletons and More, purveyor of high-quality anatomical charts, books, models and related products for the human/veterinary health markets…and Halloween props.
The custom prop section has some great lighting schemes.
Love the bat skeleton!
They carry some unique masks as well.
Now you can blind people with science via this sweet T-shirt:
Mmm…how a love a pair of nice blue eyes…(they actually put these in the “gift” section next to books and socks!).
Take a look at more fun stuff here.
The Japan Society in NYC is currently showing Graphic Heroes, Magic Monsters: Japanese Prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi from the Arthur R. Miller Collection
Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s vivid scenes from history and legend, wildly popular 150 years ago, are a major influence on the work of today’s manga and anime artists. This exhibition features over 130 dramatic depictions of giant spiders, skeletons and toads; Chinese ruffians; women warriors; haggard ghosts; and desperate samurai combat.
And my favorite:
See more here.
I’m about to say something that might make me very unpopular: I’ve never done a thing for St. Patrick’s Day. I appreciate the idea of a cultural celebration, but perhaps I associate this day too heavily with those who use it as an excuse to get rip roaring drunk and puke on their own shoes…or someone else’s shoes.
But, since people seem to get very into this holiday, here are some goodies I dug up for the occasion.
Let’s bring on the crafts!
For a nice relaxing sleep after drunken festivities…
Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you…
I wonder if these were mass produced, and there are a bunch of people walking around brandishing one of the most irritating grammatical mistakes in the English language:
(If [your] not able to make a grammatically correct button, fake it!)
I wish I had come up with the idea to slap a label on five green jelly beans and market it as a holiday novelty (at 800% profit per package).
Mmmm…tastes like psychosis.
Have fun…be safe…
I think this home accessory requires some white walls with enough space to get the full effect, so it’s out of the question for my house…but I love the design.
Wow…The Mighty Samson has gotten into an interesting situation this time. I might have to send this as a Christmas greeting:
I don’t have my camera USB cable at the moment so I can’t upload the fantastic ceramic toothpick holders I was given (among other amazing atrocities) for my birthday by the wonderful Stephanie and Matt. So until I can show my new acquisitions, I present Daisy the CowVintage Creamer:
The product description is awesome:
What better way to put a smile on your face first thing in the morning than to pour your milk from this little bovine sweetie! (And bake a batch of Chocolate Chocolate chip muffins?)
ADORable! With her BIG, beautiful blue eyes, and red lips! She has a cute little cow bell around her neck and sweet daisy’s on her front.
Sweet Daisy stands 6.5 inches tall. She is almost “perfect” condition, with the exception of one teeny chip along one of her horns (female cows can have horns, right?) I have taken a brown marker and touched it up, so she’s as good as new!
Ah Daisy, with your dead eyes and oddly rectangular mouth…there is none other quite like you…
I really love discovering unique puppet makers, so I was psyched when Vlad sent me a link to Mad Geppetto’s “monsters, murderers, movie stars and malcontents.”
Tor!
More on his site.
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