This is a public information post. It's not a self-indulgent, decadent post. Oh no...
Sunday, 4 December 2016
Saturday, 3 December 2016
Women's purses
I had this post saved as a draft, for a rainy day. Well, it's not raining, but I'm still too excited to do a fresh post! Billy and Sandra sent their thanks for all your good wishes and love.
Instead of blushing, she said, “You’re right. There IS too much stuff in my purse.” So she removed his wallet, cigarettes, lighter, and car keys and handed them to him.
When he asked what he was supposed to do with them, she smile sweetly and said, “Get your own purse!"
Labels:
jokes
Friday, 2 December 2016
She's here!
Today at 9am (Central European Time) I became a grandmother! Emilia Rosalie weighs a healthy 3,06kg (6lb 12oz) and Sandra and Billy are incredibly proud, bursting with love. We had a video call about an hour after the birth and we noticed that the little bundle of joy is a chatterbox. They said she doesn't cry, just chats and complains when she wants a feed. Sandra needed a cesarean section because the baby was in a sitting position and wouldn't budge, despite attempts to turn her last week. We have a very determined granddaughter! Peter and I are totally in love with her already. I'm very emotional. Everytime I picture Billy with his own little baby girl, I well up. Billy has always, always loved babies, and he's a natural with children. Without further ado, before I flood the iPad with tears of happiness, here's the lovely family:
[I've been adding photos as they come...]
Labels:
family
Thursday, 1 December 2016
Insects and birds looking good!
Illustrator Vorja Sanchez, based in Barcelona, has a lovely light touch when doing birds and other very small creatures. He also has a slightly darker side, but I decided to leave those out.
Labels:
art
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Taking a second look at everyday things
Illustrator Tineke Meirink creates an alternative reality by taking photos of everyday things that don't normally deserve a second look and adding her own twist. The results are surprising and amusing.
Labels:
art,
interesting
Monday, 28 November 2016
Saturday, 26 November 2016
Interesting old photos
A very creative way to keep dry during some floods in Paris, 1924.
Back in 1929, somebody designed wooden swimming costumes for added buoyancy.
Here are some strange competitions of the 1930's: pretty ankles in England, and lovely eyes in Florida.
A "lightweight" personal, portable TV set, from 1967.
Labels:
interesting,
photos
Friday, 25 November 2016
Thursday, 24 November 2016
Thanksgiving
You can have your Thanksgiving bird in any of these languages.
Tacchino
Pavo
Meleagro
Peru
Gall dindi
Dinde
Truthahn
Kalkon
Meleagro
tītars
tītars
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
Labels:
thanksgiving
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