Timothy Power's Blog, page 25
January 18, 2016
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 17, 2016
A big tiny house
With more than 10,000 furnishing provided by art collectors and handcrafted by artisans, the Astolat Dollhouse Castle has been appraised at $8 million. Designed by artist Elaine Diehl, it took thirteen years to complete. it’s headed on a world tour in the fall, to benefit Autism Speaks.
Despite its incredible detail and luxurious fittings, the Astolat Dollhouse Castle isn’t very homey.
For that, here’s an equally detailed doghouse recreation of the house from the movie Up. Fun and cozy beats precious and grand in my opinion!
Photos of Up doghouse found at Lifebuzz
December 31, 2015
Happy New Year!
It’s brand new…
It’s never been seen before…
2016 is here!
No need to save the wrapping! Just open it up and have the best year ever.
December 24, 2015
Holiday blessings
Spread the love.
Share the wealth.
Keep on truckin’!
December 19, 2015
December 14, 2015
Gingerbread manor
Every December the White House decks the halls in holiday glory. Among the glitz and glitter, a gingerbread house has stood front and center since the Nixon administration. This year’s model used 250 pounds of gingerbread dough, 150 pounds of dark chocolate, 25 pounds of gum paste, 25 pounds of pulled and sculpted sugar, and 25 pounds of icing. That’s a house any gingerbread president would be proud to call home!
Photo found at Yahoo
December 12, 2015
Celebrate the ugly!
December 6, 2015
A new war on Christmas
George from Portland, OR writes:
Dear T,
Remember my last holiday story? Well, I have a new one to tell. It’s Rude-olph, the Rudest Reindeer. Forget about Rudolph. Rude-olph could chew him up for breakfast and spit him out at lunch. He’ll tell you you’re really smart…on Opposites Day. P.S. It’s only ten dollars. How many can I put you down for?
T replies:
I’m sorry to see you’re older but not wiser, George. The holidays are not a time for disrespect and bad manners. And charging ten dollars for this story is nine dollars too many. All I can say is that I hope Rude-olph learns to overcome his rudeness and is able to join in the festivities in a considerate and neighborly manner.
Dear T,
Remember my last holiday story? Well, I have a new one to tell. It’s Rude-olph, the Rudest Reindeer. Forget about Rudolph. Rude-olph could chew him up for breakfast and spit him out at lunch. He’ll tell you you’re really smart…on Opposites Day. P.S. It’s only ten dollars. How many can I put you down for?
T replies:
I’m sorry to see you’re older but not wiser, George. The holidays are not a time for disrespect and bad manners. And charging ten dollars for this story is nine dollars too many. All I can say is that I hope Rude-olph learns to overcome his rudeness and is able to join in the festivities in a considerate and neighborly manner.
Happy Hanukkah!
Let all light shine forth with peace and love during the Festival of Lights this holiday season.
Photo found at The Real Jerusalem Streets
Glory of the season
By now, most trees have dropped their colorful autumn foliage, but few have done it as beautifully as this 1,400-year-old Gingko tree in China’s Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple. Believed to have been planted during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), this tree is now big enough to rule the fall with a deluge of brilliant gold.
Show-offs can be a drag, but this magnificent tree is a shining exception. Let’s hope it tries to top itself next year!
Show-offs can be a drag, but this magnificent tree is a shining exception. Let’s hope it tries to top itself next year!
Photos found at My Modern Met
