It’s November 13th, and these Halloween pumpkins in my neighborhood are almost 2 weeks past their big day, and definitely past their prime. I like how–if you look from left to right– they seem to get in worse shape. We’ve got the guy at left who can still muster a laugh; the 2nd guy is … Read more
I was reading a profile of the designer Kelly Wearstler in the NY Times, and there was an interesting quote from Amy Astley, the editor of Architectural Digest (which I love, and subscribe to), where she said: “…’I do think she’s a master of jolie-laide,’ or finding beauty in the unconventional or strange.” I was … Read more
When I first noticed this covered hand saw at my aunt’s cabin in Santa Fe, the image of the shark perfectly lined up as an extension of the handle struck me as fantastic graphic design. Wouldn’t it be fun to have a fierce shark ready to bite that you could carry around? Below is the … Read more
It’s one thing to see mermaid art or home decor like the sculpture attached to the front of a home in Ocean Grove, as seen above. But it’s a whole different thing when you’re sitting on the beach and see a mermaid laying on the sand about 50 feet away! I was just sitting in … Read more
I turned on the weather news during lunch today to see if I could get any updates on these recent smoky conditions due to the wildfires in Canada. As the weather man was talking about what was on the map, some virtual pine trees appeared to his left, and then suddenly started on fire. It … Read more
I was inside working most of the day, and around 5:00 in the afternoon, I decided I needed to get away from my desk and go for a bike ride. As I went outside, I was immediately struck by a burning smell, a general haze in the air, and noticed the sun was still high … Read more
I saw this Poisonous Dart Frog at the Jenkinson’s Aquarium at Point Pleasant Beach in New Jersey, and was struck by the beauty of the bright colors and patterns on its body. I think I could get some ideas from these patterns for a painting, it’s certainly a striking look. They’re not just good-looking for … Read more
