I love art and anything creative that amuses me. I liked these wood carvings on a road trip in Oregon.
Creative Musings
Posted by in amusing & appealing, art work, Uncategorized Posted by in amusing & appealing, art work, Uncategorized Travels in Spain, Barcelona and the Sagrada Familia
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
“What I saw in Barcelona – Gaudí – was the work of such strength, such faith, of an extraordinary technical capacity, manifested during a whole life of genius…” – Le Corbusier (Swiss Architect) We had been to Barcelona before but didn’t hesitate for a moment to go again. It…
The Shema Seal from Megiddo
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on Ferrell's Travel Blog:
Perhaps you have seen a drawing or a photo of a replica of the Shema Seal. Professors Israel Finkelstine and David Ussishkin, directors of the most recent major excavation at Megiddo, tell us about the discovery. The first excavation of the site was undertaken between 1903 and 1905…
Luther Burbank, The Reliable Russet and Everyone’s Favorite Way to Eat A French Fry {1970’s Style}
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on In the Vintage Kitchen: Where History Comes To Eat:
They come with names that sound like 1970’s rock bands… Bodega Red, Arran Victory, British Queen, Golden Wonder, Bellarosa. Or like types of prize-winning chickens… German Butterball, Champion, Adirondack Red, Tyson. Some even sound like certain breeds of dairy cows… Shetland Black, Royal…
Do You Sell Miracles?|آیا معجزه می فروشید؟
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on A Voice from Iran:
A little girl went to a pharmacy and said: “Sorry, do you sell miracles?” The pharmacist smiled and replied: “We don’t sell miracles my dear.” The little girl said: “But my brother is dying. Something is growing inside his head. My father said he needs a miracle. Then…
The Blind|روشن دل
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on A Voice from Iran:
? ? A blind man was walking in a dark ally while carrying a clay pot of water on his shoulder and a lit lantern in his other hand. A nosy person was passing in the opposite direction and as soon as he saw the blind man, he…
The Oregon Coast
Posted by in Earth's wonders, Fabulous Photos, Travels I headed down Hwy 101 on the way to California. I stopped along the way to view the scenery. The wind was quite gusty in some areas, but not cold. The Devil’s Churn is a few feet from the town of Yachats. In this area are massive crevices in the basalt and the water funnels…Read more »
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
The park was named after James W. Marshall who discovered gold in January 24, 1848 in Coloma, CA. This discovery started the great gold rush in California and resulted in its admission into the union as the 31st state. Soon after gold was discovered, experienced miners from Chile came to California. They introduced the Chilean…Read more »
The Historic State Park of The Empire Mine
Posted by in Fabulous Photos, gardens, history, Travels William Bourn, Jr. took over management of the mine to keep it from closing. He pushed several mine shafts past the 1,200 foot level and brought the mine into profit status. Mr. Bourn had a cottage made for his family and himself. He hired others to maintain his great gardens. Here are some pictures I…Read more »
Empire Mine
I recently visited California and my friend took me to this old mining area near Grass Valley / Nevada City, CA. The Empire Mine site was one of the largest, richest, and longest operating gold mines of California from 1850-1956. It produced more than eight billion dollars in gold. Today the area is a historic…Read more »
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