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what is beauty?

Monday, July 31st, 2006

Beauty of whatever kind,in its supreme development,invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.~ Edgar Allen Poe~
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder . . .
One of the interesting things you can do with a website is see the words or phrase people used when they found you through a search engine. Yesterday someone who [...]

Congratulations Rotem!

Sunday, July 30th, 2006

As if there was any question. Rotem Ron of Terra Santa Kayak Expeditions paddles into Stykkisholmur under a grey cloud filled sky to be the first person to circumnavigate Iceland solo by sea kayak.
Rotem’s BlogTerra Santa Kayak Expeditons

* photo courtesy of Karel who captured the moment live by webcam. Thanks to Josh as [...]

trouser shouts

Sunday, July 30th, 2006

This advert from Perception was meant I’m sure, to set a mood. Regardless of the calm seas, I couldn’t help wondering if this unfortunate chap was having a bout of wind. . .
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Quiscalus

Sunday, July 30th, 2006

It was black and hinting at evil. I ran out the door into the cool morning as the clouds black and lustful, danced above my head. In the open elements under the writhing cauldron sky I stood in wax as my hair was lifted and spun in cyclonic fashion. I faded into the sensuality of [...]

Fractured Perceptions & Moral Aptitude

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

We all been playing those mind games foreverSome kinda druid dudes lifting the veilDoing the mind guerrillaSome call it magic, the search for the grail- lennon

Ok kids. . . This is a test. What is this a picture of? Take your time. There is no wrong answer, but what you answer may tell us [...]

x-boat

Friday, July 28th, 2006

In the United States one would have to hike to the top of Tikaboo Peak to get a good view of Groom Lake, about 90 miles north of Las Vagas. Of course to most of us this secret military base is known as the fabled “Area 51″. From Tikaboo it is rumored you can get [...]

Once more unto the breach, dear friends

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,Straining upon the start. The game’s afoot:Follow your spirit, and upon this chargeCry ‘God for Harry, England, and Saint George!’- King Henry V Act 3 Scene1