Unfamilar Shrines

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Winston Smith

(1) From secret doorways to hidden messages, captivating illustrations reveal the stories behind New York’s mosaic Subway signs (Daily Mail) Credit: Stephen L (2) The Narcissistic Creed: When preening replaces Continue Reading →

Weekend 300.0 (Rare 3 Day Weekend)

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Winston Smith

…and great timing because my Space Mountain Graphic Novel just arrived! Weekend 279.0 (Post Con/Abridged) (1) A quote from Hayao Miyazaki in The Art of the Wind Rises: “I don’t Continue Reading →

Weekend 299.0 (Great Company)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Winston Smith

(1) Horst Brandstätter inducted into Hall of Fame by Toy Industry Association (Playmobil Collectors Club) “He received the award for his outstanding role in the growth and development of the Continue Reading →

Weekend 298.0 (Anniversary Edition)

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Winston Smith

Rubik’s Cube joins a list of pop culture icons celebrating significant anniversaries in 2014. The list already includes; Playmobil, 1964/65 New York World’s Fair, MST3K, Ford Mustang, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Continue Reading →

a-big-world-out-there

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Winston Smith

(1) My little collector (Brattleboro Reformer) “Mark McKinley, writing in ‘The National Psychologist,’ lists the many reasons why humans collect things: for fun and enjoyment, connecting with others who share Continue Reading →

Weekend 297.0 (Easter 2014)

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Winston Smith

(1) ‘Let Us Be Lights of Hope!’ by Pope Francis (Parade) Credit: Kim L (2) Yorkshire arts festival to mark Tour de France launch (BBC) (3) Bike-Share Wobbles On Path Continue Reading →

Weekend 296.0

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Winston Smith

“I hope you are teaching Quality to your students.” — Sarah to Phaedrus (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance) (1) Commuting: The Joys of the Brompton Bicycle (2) Northampton’s Continue Reading →

Weekend 295.0

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Winston Smith

(1) Reaching My Autistic Son Through Disney (NY TIMES) (2) Book Review: ‘Whistler’ by Daniel E. Sutherland (WSJ – Registration Required) “Unity and coherence in Whistler’s life, Mr. Sutherland suggests, Continue Reading →

Weekend 294.0

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Winston Smith

(1) 10 Need-To-Know Fun Facts About The Wind Rises (D23) (1a) The Wind Rises: Directed by Hayao Miyazaki (Rolling Stone) “The wind is rising. We must try to live.” — Continue Reading →

Weekend 293.0

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Winston Smith

(1) The beauty of the UK’s loneliest bus stops (BBC) (2) Forget Dystopian Fiction. Sochi Is Pure Dystopian Reality (Wired)