From German hangovers to Iraqi silks, the English language loves its cats. It’s International Cat Day, founded, apparently, in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. So, take a break from cat pics and vids online today and enjoy some cat-themed etymologies. Catymologies? Yeah, no, yeah…I think I have to.
via 10 Catty Etymologies for International Cat Day — Mashed Radish
Posted in Simply Poetry/Daily Photo
“Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real toads”
Marianne Moore
Two
Two of a kind
Is very hard to find
Maybe, of the same mind
Together, completely lined
But in reality, behind
Only the façade is outlined
Some days are warm, slow and peaceful. Just like this . . ….And some days are rough, not the kind of days going to the beach comes to mind. The biting wind rushing into every gap between your clothes and skin isn’t heartwarming and neither is the tingling cold water but that’s life not […]
via Natural Monday: Textured Seas — RubysPolaroid
Joni Niemelä’s Macro Magic showcase an alien-like bloom in mysterious light.
via Joni Niemelä’s Macro Magic — Moss and Fog
Cara and Ethan have added two kittens to their household – Orpheus and Leroy. These kittens have amazing skills and powers even as just kittens. However, synchronized movement is their most incredible ability. These two are always in-sync! Okay – so maybe not in-sync all of the time, but at least most of the time […]
via Orpheus and Leroy — A Trivial Mind At Work
Posted in Daily Photo/Stay-vacation
“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability”
Sam Keen
Staycation – Summer in Suburbia in Daily Photo series
Soft, fluffy, made by nature
Concrete, metal, made by creatures
Coming together in an image
A compilation quite vivid
Posted in Daily Photo/Stay-vacation
“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability”
Sam Keen
Staycation – Summer in Suburbia in Daily Photo series
A vintage shot from way back when?
It seems to be repeating
Every now and again
Could it be, from the future then?
Posted in Daily Photo/Stay-vacation
“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability”
Sam Keen
Staycation – Summer in Suburbia in Daily Photo series
Industrial and homestead construction
Some of them built for attraction
Others, mainly for protection
But all agreed to be used for consumption
Either work or living related function
Posted in Daily Photo/Stay-vacation
“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability”
Sam Keen
Staycation – Summer in Suburbia in Daily Photo series
Homes from yesteryear
Homes for the modern dweller
Homes with modern gear
Homes even worth a thriller
