A list of free historical medieval, Elizabethan and Victorian costume patterns.
Source: Free Historical Costume Patterns
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Snicket Blake, to whom I am somehow related, has directed a new film. Her last one, was pretty good, too.
Thousands of Shuttered Malls Stand as Tragic Testaments to Unfulfilled Commercial Optimism.
Read my latest for David Magazine!
Source: Zombie Malls | David Magazine
Al Jaffee of Mad Magazine is outspoken on the imposition of the Comics Code.
Source: Mad Man – Video – NYTimes.com
(Found this while doing research for my dissertation, but really cool!)
I live in a beautiful place. This picture to the left is a ground level shot of our former City Hall (where I, and many others, got married). This square is the home of our official Christmas Tree, which often wins design awards (especially the green plastic Christmas Tree miracle from five years ago).
But now, someone has gone ahead and put a live cam overlooking the square. So if you ever want to know what things are like here in Kauanas… Go ahead and click. It’s worth it.
I gotta say…
grading more than a 150 500-word essays a week,
no matter the quality,
is a bit soul sucking…
If you’re just getting started with comics (or even a long time fan), this is a great place to learn more. From here you’ll discover not only these characters but others as well. (and yes, my favorite character, Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider, is not represented but that’s okay. I’m excited to discover new reads).
Source: Superhero Comic Books: The 100 Best Runs You Must Read | Hollywood Reporter
The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia Presents a Retrospective Honoring the Life and Times of Legendary Rock Promoter Bill Graham.
Source: Impresario Extraordinaire | David Magazine
My latest missive from David Magazine. Go ahead and give it a look. Tell ’em Jaq sent ya.
The Staten Island Ferry Disaster Memorial Museum hopes to preserving the memory of those lost in this tragedy and educate the public about the truth behind the only known giant octopus ferry attack in the tri-state area.
Source: Staten Island Ferry Disaster Memorial Museum – http://sioctopusdisaster.com
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Source: xkcd: Earth Temperature Timeline
“The world is a better place to live in because it contains human beings who will give up ease and security and stake their own lives in order to do what they themselves think worth doing.…
Industry Leaders, Technology and Social Justice Converge to Create New Possibilities for Tikkun Olam (Healing the World)
Source: Charity of Ideas | David Magazine
My second piece this month is about people who are changing the world. Gives me a little bit of hope. Not as much as the kids in this picture, but still….
The absolute can’t miss stops along Route 66. Hopefully they’ll still be around when Monki is old enough we can take her on the trip. In the meantime, the folks are planning a 66 jaunt next summer, so here’s something for you guys to map out.
Source: Guide | Roadtrippers
Getting the Hang of Thursdays 