Gregory Crouch's Blog, page 15
November 26, 2013
Katy Perry and a Girl with Autism
A heartwarming Comedy Central clip of Katy Perry performing her song "Firework" as a duet with Jodi DiPiazza, an 11-year old girl who deals with autism. Well done, Katy. Continue reading →
November 12, 2013
World War II in 20 photo essays
They're well worth perusing... Continue reading →
November 4, 2013
The Supermouse lives! In direct literary reference!
Enduring Patagonia and the Supermouse cited and quoted in this article in the Colorado Post Independent by Alison Osius. Continue reading →
November 1, 2013
In honor of what is perhaps my very favorite piece of narrative non-fiction…
footage of Seabiscuit's match race with War Admiral, which took place 75 years ago today, on 1 November, 1938, with 40 million Americans glued to their radios... Continue reading →
October 31, 2013
Bondy & Kitsi’s wedding photos (including Harold Bixby)
My eyes popped out over these classics of William Langhorne Bond's 1935 wedding with Katharine Dunlop, none of which I'd seen before. Continue reading →
October 29, 2013
A seriously tattered and well-loved copy of Enduring Patagonia
Out of the blue, an Army captain wrote to tell me that Enduring Patagonia "got him through West Point," that he re-reads his copy of the book regularly, has all of his favorite "quotes and passages dog-earned and highlighted," and that it'll "probably always be" his favorite book. I called bullshit, but he sent the proof. Continue reading →
October 24, 2013
50 books to inspire artists, 33 beautiful abandoned places, and my favorite poem
A few links that pinged my radar screen recently: “50 Books to Inspire Artists of All Kinds,” by Emily Temple at Flavorwire. With thanks to artist Tina Rath for bringing the list to my attention. I’ve always loved abandon and … Continue reading →
October 13, 2013
Ever wonder why rime ice mushrooms form?
The science of rime ice explained in this scholarly article in the Journal of the American Meteorological Society. Fascinating stuff! (And some GREAT photos.) Continue reading →
October 11, 2013
Chinese Airports, then and now, on Business Insider
Here’s an interesting “then and now” story about Chinese airports by Alex Davies published this morning on Business Insider. I helped Alex locate the “then” photos that illustrate the story and connect him with the photos original owners. All the … Continue reading →
October 10, 2013
CNAC trip to Seattle — Museum of Flight and Historic Flight Foundation
Photos of my recent China's Wings trip to Seattle's Museum of Flight and Historic Flight Foundation. Continue reading →
