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Atmosphere – “Saves The Day”
Album: God Loves Ugly
Lyrics: www.sing365.com/music/Lyric.nsf/Saves-the-Day-lyrics-Atmo...
Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd-JAAE7MPM
From the fifth floor, I schedule my meeting with the moon
Stress, let it go, so it don't completely consume.
When the vegetables fight back, and the grass starts to sting
I yell up to Heaven to get me the hell out of this dream
I fell out of my stream of self-consciousness
And I've got welts on my mind to signify all my accomplishments.
No matter whose math you use to count to ten,
Progress will never rest in the hand that has no head.
Bought my brain a cane and asked it to be my pimp
You know, to make sure I don't stuck up in my fuck-ups
A little over anxious I was to bust nuts,
And find the answers making love, out of a canvas full of touch-ups
I dipped my brush into the what, I've wept for
And wonder out loud as I can, how long I've slept for
I should rob a pet store, let the dogs wild
I should close all the schools just to make the kids smile
Seize the limit, let the sky be the moment
Put the key to the ignition I'ma ride these donuts
And when it breaks, lock the door, walk away
There won't be nothing else to talk about, nothing left to say
You will have to be a math geek to really appreciate this one.
Funny, on the day I made fun of Tara for some fancy words (ennui), I get nerdy with numbers.
Also, this can be considered a tribute to Kevin and Marcelle. Although this is a relatively simple shot, it is SOOC with on camera flash, if I did not know them, I would not have thought to figure out how to do it. Thanks guys!
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Guessed in the Guess Where Berlin Group by Frankinho
Mainau Island is a "flowering island" notable for its parks and gardens. Frederick I, Grand Duke of Baden, created the island's arboretum, which now contains 500 species of deciduous and coniferous trees, many exotic and valuable, including fine specimens of Sequoiadendron giganteum (1864) and Metasequoia glyptostroboides (1952). The island also contains about 200 rhododendron and azalea varieties.
Due to the advantageous climate at the lake, palm trees and other Mediterranean plants can grow on the drop-shaped island. Because of its rich subtropical and partly even tropical vegetation, Mainau Island is also called "flowering island in the Lake Constance". Count Lennart Bernadotte, who died in 2004, liked to call his island "Blumenschiff" (engl. flower ship). He also described the famous destination as follows: "She is a coquettish little Lady, Mainau Island, who constantly demands much attention, even more love and ceaselessly new clothes." - Lennart Bernadotte. By "new clothes", he probably meant the blossoms, plants and flower-beds which are constantly renewed by the gardeners.
Apart from the historic buildings, the centerpiece of Mainau Island is the Arboretum with its 500 different types of rare and valuable broad-leaved trees and conifers, which was created in 1856 by grand duke Friedrich I. Among those is one of Germany's "oldest" dawn redwood trees (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). The tree, which originated from China, was planted on the island in 1952, when it was just 70 centimeters tall. Particularly mighty are some exemplars of the giant redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum). Their seeds came from California in 1853 and were planted on the island in 1864, which makes them one of the oldest of their kind in Europe. You can find the above-mentioned giant redwoods as well as Cedars, Dawn Redwoods and Tulip Poplars on the island. The Arboretum expands towards the north-west of the island.
Spring marks the beginning of the "Blumenjahr" (eng. Flower Year) with an exhibition of orchids. From March to May you can see several types of flowers in full bloom, like Tulips, Daffodils, Primroses, Forget-Me-Nots and Hyacinths. To show the full beauty of all these flowers the so-called „Frühlingsallee“ (eng. Spring Alley) was opened, which is a path across the island surrounded by beds of these plants. From May to June over 200 kinds of Rhododendrons and Azaleas are in full bloom. To the west of the "Comturey-Keller" you can find an Italian rose garden commissioned by Friedrich I. This rose garden is strictly geometric and consists of pergolas, sculptures and fountains. In general, over 1200 kinds of roses can be found on the island.
„Frühlingsallee“ leads to „Mediterran-Terrassen“ (eng. Mediterranean Terrace) where exotic plants such as palm families, agaves, cacti and bougainvillea are presented in pails during summer. Lake Constance and its surroundings as well as the Alps can be seen in a panoramic view from here. In July the blossoms of brugmansia and hibiscus are blooming on Mainau Island and in August the blossoms of passion flowers bloom.
On the southern end you can find “Südgarten” (eng. South Garden) where in autumn fields of dahlia with approximately 20,000 dahlia bushes and 250 varieties gleam from September until October. Spring and summer flowers such as different kinds of fuchsia are growing on the affiliated shore garden to the eastern side of “Südgarten”.
The “Bodenseerelief” (eng. Relief of Lake Constance) is a very popular photo motive. It is a relief with the picture of a flower which is changed by season. A small harbor with a landing place is situated to the northern side of Mainau Island. Excursion boats lay in here and another entrance to “Frühlingsallee” can be found here.
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Bedingt durch das günstige Bodenseeklima wachsen auf der tropfenförmigen Insel[4] Palmen und andere mediterrane Pflanzen. Wegen ihrer reichen subtropischen, teilweise auch tropischen Vegetation wird die Mainau auch als „Blumeninsel im Bodensee“ bezeichnet. Der 2004 verstorbene Graf Lennart Bernadotte nannte seine Insel gerne das „Blumenschiff“.[4] Weiterhin beschrieb er das bekannte und für Besucher gegen Eintrittsgelder zugängliche Ausflugsziel mit folgenden Worten:
„Sie ist eine kokette kleine Dame, diese Mainau, die stets und ständig große Aufmerksamkeit fordert, noch mehr Liebe und vor allem unaufhörlich neue Kleider.“
– Lennart Bernadotte
Wobei er mit den „neuen Kleidern“ zuerst den immer wieder neu von Gärtnerhand gewebten Blütenüberwurf gemeint haben mag.[10]
Herzstück der „Blumeninsel“ ist neben den historischen Gebäuden das von Großherzog Friedrich I. ab 1856 angelegte parkähnliche Arboretum der Insel Mainau mit seinen 500 verschiedenen Arten von zum Teil seltenen und wertvollen Laub- und Nadelgehölzen. Darunter befindet sich einer der ältesten Urweltmammutbäume (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) Deutschlands. Der aus China stammende Baum war 1952 als 70 Zentimeter großes Bäumchen im Ufergarten ausgepflanzt worden.[11] Besonders mächtig sind einige Exemplare des Riesenmammutbaums (Sequoiadendron giganteum). Die Samen dieser Bäume kamen 1853 aus Kalifornien, und 1864 ließ Friedrich I. zahlreiche Bäume auf der Mainau pflanzen. Damit gehören sie zu den ältesten ihrer Art in Europa.[12] Neben den riesigen Mammutbäumen befinden sich Zedern, Metasequoien und Tulpenbäume. Das Arboretum dehnt sich nordwestlich vom Schloss auf der Hochfläche aus.
Im Frühjahr Ende März/Anfang April beginnt auf der Mainau das Blumenjahr im Palmenhaus mit einer großen Orchideenschau. Von Ende März bis Mitte Mai blühen auf der Mainau Tulpen, Narzissen und Hyazinthen. Hierzu wurden im östlichen Teil der Insel an der sogenannten „Frühlingsallee“ parallel zum Weg Tausende von Tulpen-, Narzissen- und Hyazinthenzwiebeln gepflanzt. Ebenfalls im Frühjahr gedeihen auf der Insel Stiefmütterchen, Vergissmeinnicht und Primeln.
In der Übergangszeit von Mai und Juni zeigen sich die Blüten der 200 Rhododendren- und Azaleensorten. Westlich des Comturey-Kellers kommt man zu dem ebenfalls durch Großherzog Friedrich I. im italienischen Stil angelegten Rosengarten.[13] Der sogenannte „italienische Rosengarten“ ist eine streng geometrische Anlage mit Pergolen, Skulpturen und Brunnen. Im Sommer betört der Duft der rund 500 verschiedenen Rosensorten[3], vor allem Beetrosen. Auf der ganzen Insel finden sich etwa 30.000 Rosenstöcke von 1200 Sorten. Eine Barocktreppe führt hinauf zur aussichtsreichen Schlossterrasse.
Die „Frühlingsallee“ führt zu den „Mediterran-Terrassen“ mit ihren exotischen Kübelpflanzen, wo im Sommer Palmengewächse, Agaven, Kakteen und Bougainvilleen gezeigt werden. Von hier hat man ein Panorama auf die Bodenseelandschaft. Im Juli zeigen sich auf der Mainau die Blüten der Engelstrompeten und des Hibiskus, im August die der Passionsblumen.
Südlich breitet sich der „Südgarten“ aus, wo im Herbst von September bis Oktober die Dahlienfelder mit etwa 20.000 Dahlienbüschen von 250 Sorten blühen. Im östlich anschließenden Ufergarten wachsen Frühlings- und Sommerblumen, darunter eine Sammlung verschiedener Fuchsienarten. Ein beliebtes Fotomotiv ist das Bodenseerelief, ein nach Jahreszeit unterschiedlich gestaltetes Blütenbild in Form des Bodensees.
An der Nordseite der Insel liegt der kleine Hafen mit Schiffsanlegestelle, wo die Ausflugsschiffe anlegen und es einen weiteren Eingang gibt.
Schmetterling mit transparenten Flügeln im Schmetterlingshaus
Im ganzjährig geöffneten Schmetterlingshaus auf der Insel, mit etwa 1000 Quadratmeter das zweitgrößte seiner Art in Deutschland,[14] können Besucher zwischen 25 °C und 30 °C Wärme und 80 bis 90 Prozent Luftfeuchtigkeit durch eine tropisch anmutende Umgebung mit Wasserfällen und exotischen Gewächsen gehen. Je nach Saison fliegen 700 bis 1000[3] bunte Falter bis zu 80 verschiedener Schmetterlingsarten, vor allem südamerikanischer Herkunft, frei zwischen den Besuchern. Rund ein Drittel der gezeigten Schmetterlingsarten vermehrt sich hier auf natürliche Weise. Doch ist es ganz unterschiedlich, wie viele Nachkommen es gibt. Aus diesen Gründen bekommt das Schmetterlingshaus wöchentliche Lieferungen von 400 Puppen von Züchtern aus Costa Rica, England und Holland. Rund 20.000 Euro beträgt das Budget im Jahr für neue Raupen.[15] Die Gartenanlage rund um das Schmetterlingshaus wurde als Lebensraum für heimische Schmetterlinge gestaltet. Angeschlossen ist ein Duftgarten mit mehr als 150 Duftpflanzenarten.
Außer den Park- und Gartenanlagen gibt es ein Pfauengehege, einen Streichelzoo mit Ziegen und Ponys sowie einige gastronomische Einrichtungen.
Für Kinder gibt es das rund 1100 Quadratmeter große Mainauer Kinderland „Wasserwelt“, einen Spielplatz mit einem 60 Zentimeter tiefen Wasserbecken, das von Flusssteinen mit einem Gesamtgewicht von rund 130 Tonnen eingefasst wird. In der Mitte des mit 170 Kubikmeter Wasser gefüllten Sees liegt eine Insel. Auf dem See können die Kinder mit Flößen umherfahren oder sich mit einer Holzfähre hinüberziehen. Rundherum stehen Holzhäuser als Klettergerüste, die laut Planern an die Zeit der Pfahlbauten erinnern sollen. Verbunden sind die Häuschen durch Hängebrücken und Kettenstege. Dazu gibt es Wasserrinnen und extra Matschtische.[16] Falls ein Kind beim Spielen allzu tief in die Wasserwelt eingetaucht sein sollte, haben die beiden Mainauplaner Matthias Wagner und Markus Zeiler auch vorgesorgt: Am Spielplatz wurde in einem Kiosk ein Wäschetrockner aufgestellt, in dem die Eltern nasse Kleidungsstücke selbst trocknen können.[17][18] Die Spiellandschaft wird wie alle anderen Spielplätze vom TÜV SÜD abgenommen und regelmäßig inspiziert
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Lilly wanted to count the apples we had picked constantly! bless her, she gave up after the 3rd bag was filled!
Since no shrine visit-counting-abacus is available at Hiyoshi Shrine, the stones on this latern have been used to count the number of times that someone has paid their respect. With each visit they have picked up and placed another stone on the lantern. It seems someone has visited this shrine ten times in a row.
Johann's leg-armour consists of mail chausses, thigh defences (cuisses) made from a soft fabric with riveted plates inside, greaves strapped over the chausses, and sollerets comprised of numerous metal plates to protect the feet.
“Go and tell the world my story. Tell about my brother. Tell them about me: The Count of Tuscany…”
- From Dream Theater’s ‘The Count of Tuscany’
Count your garden by the flowers,
never by the leaves that fall.
Count your days by garden hours,
don't remember clouds at all.
Count your nights by stars, not shadows.
Count your years with smiles, not tears.
Count your blessing, not your troubles.
Count your age by friends, not by years.
~ Anon.
The Count Basie Theatre
Opened on November 11, 1926 as a vaudeville theater and cinema, The Count Basie began life as The Carlton. It drew crowds until 1970, when highways and malls drew the crowds away from downtowns. In 1973, a significant private donation enabled the Monmouth County Arts Council to purchase the building. It was re-named after jazz great and Red Bank native William James "Count" Basie in 1984. The Count Basie Theatre became an independent non-profit corporation in 1999.
Although it has undergone almost continuous renovations during the past three decades, the theater still uses its original act curtains. It needs deeper repairs, for example, its splendid plasterwork needs renovation, and so the theater will be closed for renovations in summer 2008. Meanwhile, it hosts some of the best acts you'll see anywhere.
During the summer of 2008, the Count Basie Theatre closed for an $8 million dollar renovation that included restoration of the plasterwork, decorative painting, infrastructure and HVAC work, new carpeting and lighting fixtures, new bars and merchandise counters, and the addition of a new VIP patron lounge.
Tony Bennett has called it, “My favorite place.” Art Garfunkel said, “This hall is to a singer what Steinway is to a pianist.” Lyle Lovett said, “This is one of the nicest sounding rooms in the whole United States of America.” The venue is the award winning Count Basie Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognized by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts as a Major Presenting Organization for the State of New Jersey, by Pollstar Magazine as one of the Top 100 Worldwide Theatre Venues, and by Contribute Magazine as one of their Top 200 Investor-Worthy Charities.
It's raining... it's pouring.... I stayed in today. Wasn't even able to go for a run unfortunately. A friend of mine suggested that I'd be putting myself at risk by possibly getting sick(er), slipping and falling, or putting myself up for some other disaster that could happen to me while running, with only two days before I leave on a plane to London. No thanks. So instead I took some photos, sorted some Christmas pressies and then took a lovely, mood enhancing nap. I've been taking nyquil (nighttime drowsy cold medicine) to fight off a cold again (third time since I've been working with kids! I've either got a weak immune system, or the soap I use isn't helping! I've been soo incredible hygienic too! ugh!) Anyway, so I've been taking it and then passing out straight away at night having the most vivid dreams. I didn't feel like it wore off this morning either as I did not want to get out of bed for the life of me. So still feeling drowsy after work, I relieved myself with a mid afternoon nap which was absolutely lovely. ;]
I'll only have two hours to get a shot in on Friday before I leave for the airport... so it'll be a simple one I reckon. Tomoz I'm meeting a friend for lunch after work, hopefully running if the weather is good, packing, baking cookies for the kids at work, buying vino presents, packing, visiting with fam and then going to a graduation celebratory drink party. Ahhh! Reckon I should start packing now... I must not over pack... I must not over pack... I must...
Day .7.
I've made it to a week! woot!
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Something to help you get to sleep!!!!!!!
Some of the many sheep that posed for me in Somerset, How can people say they are all the same & boring!
The fellow in the purple fez is Count Smokula, a regular at the Doo Dah Parade. I had tried to snap a photo of him and the genie (magician? wizard? fortune teller?) but they were surrounded by photographers and videographers for much of the parade. I finally managed to capture this shot with my long lens but I never got them full-frame. I would have loved to get a full view of those shoes!
Homemade Montessori Inspired Math Activity for Preschoolers. Blogged about here: theattachedmama.blogspot.com/2010/06/preschool-math-monte...
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Kidding of course, even when we were there we didn't try to count the bison and that would be just the kind of thing we normally would do... Utah State Parks says the herd numbers between 550 - 700 animals. Take away a few for the ones off screen here and the ones we we saw elsewhere and that's ... a lot of bison. Made us wonder what the west must have looked like long ago before we got here when the herds numbered in the hundreds of thousands.
I wish I could have gotten the sound of the grunting better, that's one thing that really added to the experience of seeing them. A lark sparrow and a few meadowlarks made it into the audio before the plane flew over so that's something, but I wanna go back and keep trying until I get it all in!
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June 23rd, 2013 - 44 Quiet Nights, Day 25 - Woke up near Causey Reservoir east of Ogden, Utah with the intention of revisiting one or both of the Cottonwood canyons but it was so cold last night we changed our minds and detoured to try for a campsite and a shower and a quick warmup on Antelope Island. Maybe we could add a few more bison to the trip...
Arteth counts coins that have been hammered into the trunk of a fallen tree - she found five or six trees like this over the week. I've not seen this elsewhere.
Wikipedia's page on Wish Trees mention Penrith, which is near Keswick, so this could be a local tradition, but it's worth bearing in mind that Keswick gets a lot of foreign tourists - for all I know, this could have been done by people from Hungary, Japan or London.
Update: This page has examples in Yorkshire and Derbyshire, so it does seem to be a tradition in northern England.
Arteth's images are here in Coins In Trees
Attn: Sharleen: I apologiz for the darkness of the indoor shots at the theatre, taken as the hall was still filling up. I counted 85, someone else told me 100. In any case it was a good turnout for a rural area on a stormy night, predicted heavy winds and snow (very early). Discussion followed, applause interrupted several times during the film which was shown in large screen format, very effective. Upon exiting theatre a group of us headed to a neighboring town's Ninety-Nine Restaurant for dinner and it was snowing heavily. I would guess it was a greater success than I predicted beforehand. Keep your fingers crossed and, as Chris Mathews says all the time "VOTE THE WAR!"
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Looking at pages of Peter Koch's edition of Joseph Brodsky's Watermark. Venice, 2008
I'm not positive I took this picture.* It may have been taken by Peter's wife Susan Filter. I found it among my photos of Venice, and I know I was sitting right there, but the size of the image suggests it might not have come from my camera. Still I thought it ought to be shared, so I gave it a polish and here it is! It was an amazing afternoon; the light from the water three stories below were dancing across the fresco behind the Count.
Brodsky was a guest in this palazzo while writing Watermark.
Here's Peter on the same trip. I definitely took that one!
*Postscript: I have now confirmed the original file definitely came from Susan's camera!
Rhyming text that repeats and is predictable introduces families of animals. It starts with one animal and builds to a family of 10 animals. Animals that live in a meadow are presented which includes: turtle, red fox, robin, chipmunk, honeybee, beaver, frog/pollywogs, owl, spiders and rabbits.
At the end the musical score for singing this as a song and all the lyrics are printed.
The illustrations are lovely and unique. Some are full colored and others are pencil-gray with a yellowish color.
Caring Counts: Ambassador Winant and the Special Relationship. A lecture by Ambassador Matthew Barzun at the US Embassy London, 7 December 2016.