This is my kind of Golf

No that is not the logo for the ever popular rock band "The Who". What it is is a well designed and constructed mini golf hole. La Bolleur can be credited with the craftsmanship and follow the link to check out the rest of the course.

This makes me excited for the Walker Art Center's Artist Mini Golf. I couldn't find the dates for this summer, I hope they are still doing it.

Dandan interviews Me on 1817!

Good friend Dandan decided to interview me for a project and he also posted it up on 1817 for the world to see. Head over and check it out (I need to work on my speaking grammar). Also if you are coming here from there, my site isnt done yet so check back for updates and inspiration.

Leeds Play Bills

I got a heads up from Woodtyper, blog I have been checking for a few months, to a great resource for old play bills. The Leeds Play Bill site has around 5000 medium res images of their history of play bills. Start digging, I made it to page 82 before I uncrossed my eyes and got back to work. Here is a gem from the Circus category.

DIY 35 mm camera

I am a big fan of this DIY camera kit. Not that I would really want to build a camera myself but the design with plastic sprues brings me right back to getting a brand new Ninja Turtle and building models (the smell of super glue also strong in this memory). There has also been some really cleaver design that uses the sprue design. Here is one of my favorites.

Famous Literary Drunks & Addicts

"I'm Catholic and I can't commit suicide, but I plan to drink myself to death." - Jack Kerouac

It turns out that some of the greats had a little push. LIFE magazine has a collection of some amazing writers and their bad habits. Don't start pulling off the bottle before you think about all the writers that, maybe, did not self medicate? The list is pretty impressive and topping it off are some quotes from the greats about their problems. Samples below. Full list here.


"To smoke opium is to get out of the train while it is still moving." - Jean Cocteau


"Alcohol is like love. The first kiss is magic, the second is intimate, the third is routine. After that you take the girl's clothes off.” - Raymond Chandler

Do not go gentle into that good night.
Old age should burn and rave at close of day.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

- Dylan Thomas (poet)

Catch the Wave

There is a pretty interesting story behind this house and an elaborate rebuild after a fire destroyed the place. The house is a historical landmark in Maine. It pretty cool how the exterior of the house, although the original was destroyed, looks like fire crept up the walls. Here is the full story from the New York Times.

Amazing Info Graphics.

I got turned on to info graphics by my History of Type class. After digging deep into the web I discovered some amazing design by an Italian guy. Check out his flicker for the meat and potatoes. Due to my love for bikes, this one is my favorite.