Inspiration

I‘m currently reading the Steve Jobs biography.  Fascinating.  Bill Gates recently had some pretty interesting comments on their tumultuous relationship.

For someone who has photograph the Aurora Borealis on their life list, I am pretty behind the 8 ball, letting one of the best opportunities in recent years pass me by.  But, here are some amazing photographs that others managed to catch.

Think the US Food and Drug Administration has your best interests at heart?  Think again.  Read about its close ties to Monsanto and find out what you can do.

Want to hear something amazing?  Check out this turntable that makes music from the rings in wood.  It will blow your mind.

I am obviously a geek because I found this monologue by Comic Sans hysterical. (Fair warning, it does include some profanity).

We don’t have this many toy cars in the house (YET!) but what a gorgeous way to put them all together.  This would blow the Little Monkey’s mind.

The Bloggess is one of my favorite people on the Internet.  Read the latest on her inspiring Travelling Red Dress.  I might just have to get one.

These escalator photos almost make me nostalgic for all the time I spent on the Tube.  Or not.

Downton Abbey is my new television obsession and I’m eagerly awaiting Season 3.  In the meantime, here are a few interesting tidbits about Highclere Castle where it’s filmed.  I’ll be visiting as soon as it opens up again in the Spring.

A cathedral made of 55,000 LED lights.  Wow.  Amazing.

Have a lovely weekend and hope the Year of the Dragon is starting off with a bang.  x

I first saw this advert from the British Heart Foundation on TV.  But man, it makes me laugh every time.  And what child of the 70s can forget Stayin’ Alive?

Must read for anyone that’s done tech support for their friends and family.

I haven’t even caught up with the ones from 2011 or even 2010, but here are 20 Books to Read Before They’re Adapted Into 2012 Movies.

Glennon Melton has an inspiring story and writes beautifully on her blog about the challenges of everyday life.  She says many of the things the rest of us are afraid to.

The Changing Nature of Photography.  And something to motivate me to print more photos.

Yosemite National Park is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.  This amazing time lapse video gives you a glimpse into its beauty.

Do you find yourself constantly multi-tasking and juggling so many things that you get none of them done?  I sure do.  Maybe it’s time to try the Power of One.

I might start exercising again just to get this.

In the sea of things written about Joe Paterno over the past week, this story by Mark Willard demonstrates, for me, more than any other why we Penn Staters thought so highly of the man.

That awkward moment when a family member adds you on Facebook. Mr. Sulu, well done.

Enjoy and happy weekend!

Have you read up on the SOPA and PIPA bills proposed in the US Congress?  Have you told your elected officials to proceed more thoughtfully before passing sweeping change set to stifle the innovation and creativity that thrive on the Internet today?

Miniature People That Will Make You Smile

This is why I love Apple.  They don’t just make products, they make change.

The Information Diet

See Ben Heine’s project Pencil vs. Camera, where imagination meets reality.

I’m a big advocate for organic, local produce.  Here’s why.

This is what happens when you give thousands of stickers to thousands of kids.

Stunning portraits that should remind us all of the toll of war.

No wonder I have a phobia of scuba diving.

Everyone needs a little more disco dust in their life.

Have a good weekend everyone!