Kitano Takeshi’s moving picture, Dolls, is one of the most beautiful films I’ve ever seen. A soft, meditative “hush” of cinema. And the soundtrack is lovely, too.
My broadband speed test results from SpeedTest.net
—a nifty new broadband speed testing site.
I’m happy with the results as my ISP advertises
5 Mbps down and 512 Kbps up.
—a nifty new broadband speed testing site.
I’m happy with the results as my ISP advertises
5 Mbps down and 512 Kbps up.
“ Yet all the suns that light the corridors of the universe shine dim before the blazing of a single thought, proclaiming in incandescent glory the myriad mind of Man.
— Dr. Duvall & Mr. Grant, Fantastic Voyage
The Merope reflection nebula, NGC 1435, which surrounds Merope (23 Tau), one of the brightest stars in the Pleiades constellation.
Canadian-French Hawaii Telescope (CFHT).
Canadian-French Hawaii Telescope (CFHT).
“ The covers of this book are too far apart.
— Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914), The Devil’s Dictionary
ad·y·tum
n., pl. -ta In ancient temples, an inner or secret shrine. Any secret place.
[Latin, from Greek aduton, from adutos, not to be entered]
Wikipedia Says: Oblique Strategies (subtitled “over one hundred worthwhile dilemmas”) is a set of published cards created by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt. Now in its fifth edition, it was first published in 1975. Each card contains a phrase or cryptic remark which can be used to break a deadlock or dilemma situation. A wonderful tool! Pick a card! LINK→
A podcast of a brief interview on Classic FM with Mike Oldfield about his upcoming classical album Music of the Spheres. LINK→
No, that’s not Vincent’s Starry Night—its an interpretation
by my 9-year-old nephew, Eric (the viking).
by my 9-year-old nephew, Eric (the viking).