Bart King's Blog, page 158

Teachers know that cellphones have only one legitimate use in schools.

Practical jokes! (Via.)

"got my phone taken away by my teacher. got it back like this."

When playing this piece, remember to remove the cattle from the stage.

John Stump composed his piece "Faerie’s Aire and Death
Waltz" with some interesting instructions (e.g. “Like a dirigible,"
“Duck,” and “Add bicycle.”)




I started to play the piece, but then realized I need four
helicopters and a string quartet to do it justice!




But my friend George played it on his nose-harp. He says it doesn't sound anything like what it looks.




Via.

Evolution: It's science!

I believe Charles Darwin was the first to trace evolution
from the Wee-nermobile to the Wieniebago. Via!

Collar ID!

Via.

I have a friend whose business card reads "Citizen"

But Isaac Asimov took a more global approach to his!




"Natural Resource" card via.

Reading gives you new perspectives.

Library, a photo by Rikkilynn07 on Flickr.

Place your bets!

I think the guy looks a little peaked, but this is tricky.























Also by Lurlene McDaniel:




PLEASE DON'T DIE

SIXTEEN AND
DYING

SHE DIED TOO YOUNG

A TIME TO DIE

MOTHER, HELP ME LIVE




I am not
kidding about any of these!

Libreria Antiquaria Il Cartiglio!

It's in Turin, Italy.

This is ALWAYS a good plan.

Behold 'La Bibliotèque De La Cité'!

That translates to 'Library in the City' . . . it's in Lyon, France. (Via.)