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Ask a Cat Lady, Sarah Donner Answers Cat Questions in Song
Singer, songwriter and cat lover Sarah Donner is humorously answering questions about cats in song in the series, “Ask a Cat Lady” hosted by Catser.…
The Joy of Books, A Stop-Motion Animation of a Bookstore Coming Alive at Night
“The Joy of Books” is a wonderful stop-motion animation in which the books in a small bookshop come alive at night. The animation is by…
Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World, A Behind-The-Scenes Tour of Where Mardi Gras Floats & Props Are Made
On a recent trip to New Orleans, Louisiana, I spent an afternoon on the east bank of the Mississippi River at Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras…
The Future of Food, A Neon-Colored Papercraft Hamburger
Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann of french design firm Zim & Zou have created The Future of Food, a bright neon-colored papercraft hamburger inspired by…
The End of the World Has Been Scheduled as an Event on Facebook
Facebook users should be sure to RSVP to the December 21, 2012 End of the World event. For readers not versed in eschatology (that’s the…
Grateful Dead Drummer Mickey Hart Plans on Turning Golden Gate Bridge Into Giant Wind Harp For 75th Anniversary
A huge two-day celebration is planned for May 2012 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. According to Leah Garchik of…
Cat Lady at Work
Cat Lady at Work on Cat vs Human
Edward Gorey Opening Animations for the PBS Mystery! Series
These wonderful animations (1 and 2) based on the art of Edward Gorey were used in the memorable opening sequence to the PBS Mystery! series.…
Art of Molly Crabapple Volume 1: Week in Hell
Molly Crabapple locked up in a hotel room, created art on paper taped to the walls, and called the it, Molly Crabapple's Week in Hell.
Jeff Harris, Shooting 4,748 Self-Portraits and Counting Over 13 Years
New years resolutions come and go, but Jeff Harris stuck with his self-portrait-a-day, and over 13 years later, has 4748 portraits (and counting)