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1: Cape Cod Introduction The favorite part of the Cape Cod trip was defenitly the Navigator and ButtonBush Trail because I really have a pasion for boating and and had a very fun challenge trying too hike a whole trail with my eyes closed. My favorite activity was the tidal flats because they are very interesting digging in the sand and water trying to find organisms. But one thing new i learned that I had never known was that it is very possible that there will be another bridge on Cape Cod, mostly due to erosion.
2: This is ButtonBush Trail that is about 3/4 a mile long and is only one of the few trails for the blind in the whole country
3: Here there is a picture of a sign that has a reading in english, and also brail so the blind we have a good feel of whats around them.
4: This is Cedar swamp trail, it is an irregular site because it is in the middle of a Cape Cod wood that are very dry and sandy and is about a mile from the sandy beaches and oceans. | Here is a man made walk that goes through the whole swamp and allows people to really walk through Cedar swamp and enjoy the enviornment of it.
5: This is two good examples of the moss completely smothering everything, and the beautiful trees that grow there.
6: Cedar Swamp Trail I walk off the beach and land my way into a sandy Cape Cods woods. Up and down, left and right I go seeking my way to the swamp. We reach the sign that says, " Cedar Swamp Trail", and I am not about to believe what i see ahead of me, a swamp in the middle of a sandy and dry woods. We line up one by one, waiting our turn to go on the board walk and see the surprisingly beautiful swamp. It is my turn to go and I am instantly intrigued with the glorious red water, and the wonderful light green moss smothering the trunks of the trees, but the whole time im thinking how is this Cape Cod with no sand, salt water, and beaches, this can not be. I round the corner of the board walk on and see a variety of exquisite trees curling over each other and weaving in and out of one another. I walk on further with the skin piercing mosquito's chomping on my legs, but not even those can make me look away from the beautiful scenery around me.
7: Here are some more beautiful pictures if Cedar swamp Trail.
8: Sand Dunes We Walk down the narrow path, going up and down little hills with the sand digging in between my toes. After a five minute journey my classmates say we are finally their, but I think to myself how big can "the sand dunes", really be? But then as I round the corner and reach the top of a sand mountain, I see a massive pit, with huge cliffs of sand surrounding it. I don't know where to start, I drop my camera and take off my shoes and sweat shirt, with excitement seeking through my whole body. I find my first mountain to encounter and make my way over their. I look forward than back and start my slow decline backwards giving my self room to get a good take-off speed. 3-2-1 I say in my head before I start funning, pounding my legs furiously into the sand getting as much velocity as possible! I time it perfect so i will get launched off of my right foot and go hovering through the air, waiting flawlessly, only to be cached a mer three seconds later by the soft sand.
9: Here are the Sand Dunes that are located in Wellfleet and are only one of the few sand dune on the Cape that allow yo to go on.
10: This is the Navigator, it is from Wellfleet harbor and is a commercial boat which brought us into Wellfleet bay to gather organisms.
11: Here is Marconi Site, it is a wonderful spot for tourist to take pictures and on the picture on the right you can actually see Peatown water tower.
12: These are some pictures of the beach right beyond Marconi Site which gave about a 30 ft drop down, and the picture in the top right corner also shows some house way back.
13: This is Doans Rock which is a massive boulder that got carried over by glaciers, and it originates from Canada.
14: Here is Chloe Lucas and Becca at Marconi Site, posing in front of the ocean.
15: These are some pictures from the bus and bass river sports where we went to th driving range and Blondies ice cream.
16: Osprey at Crosby Beach I am the first one to walk in the path to see the Osprey nest. my teacher hands me a pair of binoculares and I kneel down, looking outward at the marshal. The first thing I see is the beautiful environment and see what a nice place to live in, and how this graceful animal once was endangered. The rest of my group catches up and for a second we think we see an Osprey, but it is really a piece of wood. But then the most dramatic thing happens, an Osprey comes flying in from the west with a fish in its hands, and that catches the amazement of everyone. I watched closely as the Osprey drops the fish into the nest, and see the mother start to feed her young , with the other bird flying away to feast on the rest of the remains. to me that was a spectacular sight to see, but to an Osprey it is a regular part of life.
17: This is me journaling and our group observing an Ospreys nest.
18: Ode to my Water Bottle Oh water bottle Oh water bottle you're so small, I wouldnt know but yet so big what to do without when I'm thirsty. you. You are green, orange, and white. Your syphere shape make you easy to squeeze. And your spout is round with a suction , so no cap is needed. You are always handy at the right times.

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I wrote a walkthough on drawing box's earlier, the second thing I tend to do, is put arrows on my diagrams to point things out.
1. OK, so I've got my graphic, and I know something about it thats not obvious at first glance.
2. So I'll open it with Photoshop and put an arrow on it. Firstly Select the "Line tool".
3. On the toolbar at the top select the drop down arrow next to the free form tool > And tick the Arrowheads "End" box. Note: for a larger line/arrow width, change the weight from 1px (pixel).
Note: This mas moved in Photoshop CS6.
4. Click and drag on the graphic where you want the arrow to start and stop.
Yes that's correct this girls nose and mouth are on upside down, did you spot that originally?
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Sometimes life provides us with clothes full of thorns (fears, problems, incomprehension). If they do appear, remember this kind cactus, and I encourage you to overcome them. – Luis Rodriguez
The above passage was delivered in a note to the Ravens, along with a book written by Rodriguez about his son titled, "I've Got Autism … My Friend Poncho."
It didn't take Aimar's parents long to realize something was different about their son. A few months after birth, he wouldn't stop crying. Even as he grew older, he would still scream for more than 90 minutes at a time and have frequent outbursts of anger. He loved running, but would often fall down. He never looked people in the eyes.
Aimar seemed detached from the world around him. He only wanted to connect with his computer.
At 4 years old, Aimar was diagnosed with autism. When he was 5, doctors added that he had high-level mental abilities. After all, Aimar was reading in three languages and speaking perfect English despite growing up in Spain's Basque Country with two Spanish-speaking parents.
But life, and particularly school, were hard and often frustrating for Aimar. It became easier, however, with the unknowing help of the Baltimore Ravens.
Aimar loved to learn things on his computer. One of them were sports logos. He knows and can draw more than 3,000 of them.
One day five years ago, he and his family went to the zoo and Aimar spotted a man with a Ravens cap. Standing in front of the man, Aimar excitedly shouted "Baltimore Ravens!" over and over.
"Looking at what was happening, I could hardly believe it," Rodriguez wrote. "Seeing that logo made Aimar happy and he had expressed himself with a smile. It gave us hope that things could be better in the future."
From that point on, the Ravens became a major part of Aimar's routine. He always wears his Ravens cap, never goes to school without his Ravens backpack and always drinks from his Ravens mug at breakfast.
Since 2013, Aimar has followed the Ravens from afar on Facebook and YouTube. He idolizes quarterback Joe Flacco and laughs at the sight of Poe.
Slowly, with the help of his family and a special friend at school, Aimar's "thorns" have started to fall off. Rodriguez's book, which uses cactuses as a metaphor, has detailed the process and helps inform others about how to better relate to those with autism. It can be purchased here.
Now 9 years old, Aimar is much happier and routinely interacts with the world around him. Things are going so well that the family (Luis, wife Aitziber, brother Oier and Aimar) has organized a trip to the United States in 2019, and plans to come to Baltimore to fulfill Aimar's dream of seeing the Ravens.
"For our family, the Ravens are more than a team," Rodriguez wrote.


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Well it's Wednesday…. and that means it is time to ante up with my Pinterest challenge. We have had a pretty busy last week, so forgive the simple nature of this project. This took about 10 minutes to do…although I am not sure I am done with it. I think it needs a little something else…it isn't quite as good as I had hoped… anyhoo.. here you go!
Here was my inspiration..I saw this and fell in love with it. But I have 3 kids! So we needed more than one flower.
Since I already had supplies on hand for the small 8×10 canvas I used it. So here is my version….
This is a very straight forward project… it required an 8×10 canvas and your choice of acrylic paints, and a paint brush.
I had each child pick a color and put their hand print on the canvas. I used some wax paper for them to get good coverage on their hands before they put their prints to the canvas. Then I took some green acrylic paint and painted on a couple of leaves and stems. Voila! Complete!
Here is Ashton doing his…
Notice the cute little baby rolls?? Love that!
And Garrett doing his…
I couldn't find the camera for Hannah's, but just envision a 12-year-old putting her hand in paint (gross!!) lol
So did anyone join in? Did you at least find something on Pinterest that you would LOVE to make? I know my sister-in-law and I have to plan a weekend to do some projects.. there are just too many ideas that need to be tried!
To see what the hosts of this challenge and their followers did, go check them out!


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Nestled in the foothills of the central Cascade Mountains, Oakridge is a true mountain bike paradise. Giant old growth trees, lush ferns, creeks, waterfalls, and mountain meadows full of wildflowers make for some of the most beautiful singletrack around. From rolling riverside trails, to wild ripping descents, Mountain Bike Oregon has something for everyone.
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Oakridge was recently designated a Gold Level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA). This means that Oakridge is an acclaimed destination-worthy area with mountain bike facility that offer something for every rider. To have received this award is a huge honor for our entire community.
Three full days of mountain biking in Oakridge, Oregon will leave you both exhausted and replenished.
With its small festival atmosphere, Mountain Bike Oregon is a unique experience. Join us for the most fun mountain bike weekend you'll ever have! Each day offers supported ride options for intermediate and advanced riders (this is not a beginner event).
- Hundreds of miles of the world's best singletrack.
- Camp at the Red Covered Bridge portal, the bottom of Alpine trail!
- Delicious, nutritious breakfast and lunch provided.
- On-site Food Cart Festival with plenty of options available when you get off the trail, and they stay open late for nighttime snacking.
- Beer, hard cider and wine nightly in the FREE Adult Beverage Garden.
- Free mechanical support from Oregon Rides.
- Free dream bike demos.
- Ride in the classic Mt. Bike Oregon school buses.
- Women's rides and clinics.
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks and a variety of beverages are ALL INCLUDED.
Read the description & pick your rides on the registration page (you will be prompted).
Distance: 14.4 miles. Steep, Fast, Mild exposure, Sustained climbs/descents.
Technical: 2 (speed, narrow tread) Grunt: 2 (sustained climbs)
Descending: 5000' Climbing: 1900
Oh glorious Alpine! Known as the Crown Jewel, this is one wicked trail. A combination of every pleasure known to mountain biking, you can't not love Alpine. Buff and narrow singletrack is the name of the game. Vast views, tight corners between 400 year old trees, high speed railing on steep side slopes; Alpine delivers. The trail is not highly technical, however there are many distractions for the eye and mild exposure. Everyone – from relative newbies to seasoned pros – love to roll tires on Alpine. It's a ridiculously fast and fun ride.
Distance: 25 + miles.
Technical: 3 (Speed, Narrow, Exposure, tight) Grunt: 5
Descending: 6950' Climbing: 3600'
This is a big ride… Alpine – Tire Mountain – Cloverpatch – Alpine
Alpine Trail may be known as the "Crown Jewel" of trails at MBO… but add Tire Mountain and Cloverpatch…then Alpine again to the second half of your ride and prepare for epic scenery, long, steep sections of climbing and descending, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the Oakridge valley. You will have to work hard on this ride, but it's worth every pedal stroke as you feast your eyes on breathtaking views of the Cascade mountains. You get a bit of all Oakridge has to offer on ATCA: Buff, fast, steep, rocky, tired legs, stunning views and old growth. There are many fast corners, most with good sightlines, but speed can get out of hand very easily. Bring your camera, water, and thighs…you're going to want them all.
Distance: 3.4 miles (2.1 mi attack, 1.3 mile casual stroll into park)
Technical: 2 (exposure, speed, tight, loose) Grunt: 1 (shuttle)
Descending: 2200' Climbing: 20' (RFC 2200')
A classic Oakridge downhill screamer with LOTS of ridgeline exposure that will keep you on your toes. The trail itself isn't highly technical, but there's lots of visual distractions and it's easy to let your speed get out of hand. Expect a few creek crossings, off-camber turns, lots of tight corners, and some loose rocky patches toward the bottom half of the trail. There's a lot of steep exposure.
Distance: 32 miles
Technical: 5 (steep, rocks, roots, high exposure)
Grunt: 5 (long, a few hike-a-bike sections)
Descending: 4500' Climbing: 1000'
If you decide to ride the entire trail, you'll begin right above Timpanogas Lake. Middle Fork starts off rough, rugged, steep in spots and beautiful all over. It stays beautiful the whole way and rugged for most of it. It's a classic river trail so climbs are short but steep and require a lot of effort. There are lots of roots, rocks and technical challenges with some moderate exposure in a few spots. Add a few creek crossings, and sweet river bridges, and you've got a party. It's an ALL DAY ride and all day fun.
(Add on cost of $50 to do this ride)
Distance: 14
Technical: 2 (roots, loose) Grunt: 2
Descending: 1400' Climbing: 500'
Lower Middle Fork give you the classic cross country river trail ride you always hear about. It has enough creek crossings, rocks and roots to keep you entertained without wrecking your nerves and won't crush your soul or spirit with long climbs or all day grinds. You have to pay attention, but it's just a fun cross country ride.
Distance: 21 miles
Technical: 5 Grunt: 3
Descending: 6062' Climbing: 487'
Shoot the moon is the combination of Upper Middle Fork and Moon Point (Youngs Rock). The day begins with the top 12 miles of the middle fork trail. This section is full of steeps, roots, rocks, and creeks to cross. Fairly technical, and a whole lotta fun. Climbs here are short but steep and punchy. The scenery in the canopy, and out in the burn is amazing. You will rest at Chucks creek (delicious water) before a short climb out, and a quick mile jaunt down the highway to reconvene at Indigo Camp, before shuttling back up to Moon Point. This trail gets you warmed up with a mellow climb through meadows. There is a five minute detour to Young's rock overlook which is possibly the best view in the state. The descending begins quickly after you return from Young's rock and it gets fast…in a hurry! Moon Point is steep and tight in spots and wide open and ripping in others. Fun switchbacks, gorgeous meadows, and gnarly shale gardens are just a taste of the diversity in this trail. Plenty of clear cut to look up and let off, but your brakes better work. This is ear to ear fun. (Add on cost of $50 to do this ride)
Distance: 18 miles.
Technical: 4 (speed, tight, exposure, loose, switchbacks) Grunt: 3 (short climbs)
Descending: 6900' Climbing: 2000'
Lawler: Warm up with a gravel and trail combo climb. Enjoy beautiful old growth trees and buff, flowy singletrack before hitting a brief, steep grunt up a few switchbacks, then get into some ridiculously fast, narrow and moderately exposed singletrack. There's several tight corners and exposure but good sightlines into most. We say buff…but Lawler has enough rocks, twists and dips that you need to have you're A-game on to shred this one. And with the new extension, a few extra chances to get rowdy on some playful stuff.
Hardesty: You get longer to warm up on Hardesty, you'll climb for a couple miles (mostly gravel, ½ mile trail) before you get to the meadow and it flattens out just before the descent into the trees. This is an especially steep trail, fast and smooth with enough rocky patches and roots to keep you awake. There's a ton of high speed chicanes, jukes and jives on this…like flying on top of dirt. This trail is relatively easy to ride but takes big nerves and good skills to truly unlock the speed and thrills that lie within. The lower mile sees A LOT of mixed use and we'll slow folks down at the end…but please keep your eyes wide and alert for other trail users. This ride ends at the Goodman/Hardesty parking area.
Distance: 15 miles.
Technical: 5 (Extreme exposure, loose, steep, speed, rocks) Grunt: 3 (steep)
Descending: 3800' Climbing: 1500'
Bunchgrass' little brother. It's not less primitive or rugged…or less steep…it's just shorter. Bring your bike handling skills and nerves as Heckletooth will challenge even the best. Very few clean the whole trail, but go ahead and try, just be aware of the extreme exposure and very steep grades and sidehill action at times. There's some of the best views in the area off of this one. This trail is a favorite amongst most of the trail guides. It's one of the only trails folks gather at times to session technical sections. This is not for the beginner, but a must ride for sure.
Distance: Various loops (8 – 12 miles) /FLAT TO TECHNICAL – PICK YOUR POISON
Technical: 1 (north); 4 (south: steep, roots, rocks) Grunt: 1 (north); 3 (south)
Descending: 100' (north); 900' (south) Climbing: 100' (N); 900' (S)
There are TWO DISTINCT and DIFFERENT trails here:
The North side of Salmon Creek has no steep ups/downs or super-technical challenges, it is a great beginner or family ride.
The South side of Salmon Creek will test your legs and bike handling. South Salmon is classic technical river-style trail with a couple rough and tumble climbs and moderate exposure.
Salmon creek runs in addition to Dead Mt when you select Dead Salmon. The North/South will be determined by the guide captain on your ride given crowd feedback after the first trail.
Distance: 6 miles / FAST, BUFF DOWNHILL
Technical: 2 (speed) Grunt: 1
Descending: 3000' + Climbing: 250' +
This trail is FAST and fun. The first section is the actual Dead Mt. trail. A machine built, true flow trail full of kickerss & booters, flying rollers, and deep descending berms. Bring your quads. The second section is named Flat Creek. Anything but flat, this section is a real brake tester. Still very flowy and buff, but natural and narrow. lots of speed in to some very quick turns. This trail will keep you on your toes for sure!
Distance: 13 miles / FAST, mixed DOWNHILL
Technical: 3 (speed, roots, rocks, exposure) Grunt: 1
Descending: 7400ish Climbing: 350'
This is three in one: Dead Mt, Larison Rock, & Larison Rock (yes 2 times it's so much fun!). Each has their own personality, but they're each ridiculously fast fun and full of smiles. If fast, rowdy and dropper posts are your thing, you will love The Triple!!!
"It is a beautiful area. They've got a lot of really fun trails.
It has beautiful mountains, beautiful trees… [beautiful] everything."


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From the late Silver Age of comics comes this incredible cover art to SUB-MARINER #3 (below, left)! Another great one by John Buscema! But, lo, what's this?! It appears the cover was flopped and re-touched (below, center) before publication! Time to play detective again, gang! Did Stan Lee believe the flipped image would make a more powerful composition? Did the reversing make star Subby more prominent in the scene? And, why the revisions on the villains "face?" Mysteries we may never know the answers to, due to Stan's notoriously bad memory! I've even flopped the original art (below, right) for comparison! Click to enlarge!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
You'll FLIP Over SUB-MARINER #3! John Buscema 1968 Original Comic Art! Triton! Marvel!
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Labels: 1968, John Buscema, Marvel COmics, original comic art, Silver Age, Stan lee, sub-mariner, triton
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Rare Dick Giordano BATMAN Original Art! Batgirl! Robin! DC Comics!
Next to nefarious Neal Adams, nobody captured the "creature of the night" mood of the Batman in the 70s and 80s like his main inker (and great penciller on his own, too), Dick Giordano! Dick not only helped define the look of Batman, by regularly inking Neal's terrific pencils, but also made his personal mark on the character by handling total art chores on many Batman comics, special projects, merchandise, collectibles, and posters, similar to the image below! It's rare to see Dick's version of the entire "Batman family" in one dynamic image, but this is one time he really lets loose! Here, in this 2007 commission for a noted comics fan, Dick depicted the moody and dramatic feel of the Bat-cast, all the while infusing a sense of fun and adventure! Click to enlarge!
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Labels: batgirl, batman, Batman family, dc comics, Dick Giordano, Neal Adams, original comic art, robin
Monday, August 29, 2011
THE COMIC READER #100! Jack Kirby Draws Batman and Superman! Rare 1973 Art!
To celebrate Jack "King" Kirby's birthday, here is the cover to THE COMIC READER #100, from 1973! It was very rare then to see Jack's take on such DC favorites like Superman or Batman, let alone Captain Marvel! Jack even tossed in good ol' Captain America, just to remind us that he co-created the Marvel Comics universe, too! This fanzine (that usually sported non-color covers) was a long-running publication that kept fans informed and on the inside, years before the internet and blogs such as this one existed! Click to enlarge!
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Labels: 1973, batman, bronze age, Captain America, captain marvel, comic reader, dc comics, fanzine, Jack Kirby, Marvel COmics, superman
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sensational Super 70s SPIDER-MAN Sunday Strip! To Battle The Rattler! Marvel Comics!
He's just defeated the evil Dr. Octopus, and now he must face the new threat of the riled Rattler! Is Spidey to get no rest at all? Is he never to spend any time with the magnificent Mary Jane? Will Flash and Harry ever come back to Peter's apartment? Would you?! Click below to enlarge this fantabulous 1977 Stan Lee/John Romita Sr. Marvel masterwork, from their ground-breaking Spidey newspaper strip run!
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Labels: 1977, bronze age, john romita sr., Marvel COmics, mary jane watson, newspaper strip, rattler, spider-man, Stan lee
Saturday, August 27, 2011
CAPTAIN AMERICA # 178! Original 1974 Cover Art by John Romita Sr.! Marvel Comics!
From the very memorable mid-70s era of CAPTAIN AMERICA, here is the captivatin' cover for CAP # 178! During this period (post-Watergate), a disillusioned Steve Rogers had forsaken his Cap identity, adopting the short-lived superhero guise of The Nomad! As only Marvel would dare, Steve stayed in his Nomad ID for almost a year, as other(less fortunate) souls tried and vied for the star-spangled starring role! This cover is another great one from John Romita, Sr.(with Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia)! How could you not buy this issue, upon catching sight of that incredible cover scene? Then again, I somehow missed this ish originally, snagging it about 2 years later as a back issue! Click to enlarge!
Below: Nomad! The "other" secret identity of Captain America!
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Labels: 1974, bronze age, Captain America, falcon, frank giacoia, john romita sr., Marvel COmics, nomad, original comic art, ron wilson
Friday, August 26, 2011
Monkees Madness! MORE Super-Rare Pics! 1969 Christmas Card! '94 Radio Ad! Monkeemania Strikes!
That's right! More fabulous and rare Monkees pics from the late 60s! On the set of their Emmy-winning TV show (with "Catwoman" Julie Newmar)! In concert in Japan in '68! Rare pics from 1969 (including their recording industry-only Christmas card)! Click each to enlarge and enjoy!
|Above: The guys pose with local jocks, in this
radio industry ratings publication!
Below: A rare pic of the Monkees (minus Peter Tork) live in 1969!
|Above: A newspaper review of a '69 tour stop.
Mike performed "While I Cried" live? Wow!
BONUS! Click below to hear a super-rare 1994 "Monsanto Carpet" radio ad featuring the voices of Micky and Davy!
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Labels: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, catwoman, colgems, davy jones, Julie Newmar, michael nesmith, micky dolenz, monkees, Peter Tork
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Spider-Man! 1979 Bob Larkin Painted Original Cover Art! Marvel Comics!
Incredible! Here is the original painted art, by Bob Larkin, for the cover to the 1979 SPIDER-MAN Fireside book! The book was part of a sensational series of hard-cover tomes, each collecting 4 or 5 major comics stories from Spidey, Hulk, Captain America, and the Fantastic Four! What made them especially memorable, tho, were the fabulously realistic painted art that fronted each volume! Bob had already painted a great deal of cover art for the Marvel Novel Series, Marvel magazine line, and the other similar comics collections from the Fireside folks, so fans were primed for more art from this master! Click to enlarge!
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Labels: 1979, bob larkin, bronze age, fireside books, Marvel COmics, original comic art, spider-man, Stan lee
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Neal Adams Original Comic Art! WORLD'S FINEST COMICS! Batman and Superman! DC Comics!
Yup! More great Neal Adams original comic art, this time from 1979's WORLD'S FINEST COMICS # 258, where Neal created the front of this fabulous wrap-around cover! After a three-year absence (to create commercial art), Neal made a brief return to drawing covers for DC in the late 70s, and this was quite an outing! Fans got the most bang for their buck, as Neal drew many "multiple-hero" covers during his return, so we got to see him depict not only Batman and Superman, but also the "Superman Family," Flash, Green Arrow, and many other DC stalwarts! He even contributed to some DC horror, sci-fi and oversized tabloid lines! Click image to enlarge!
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Labels: 1979, batman, black lightning, bronze age, dc comics, Dick Giordano, dollar comics, hawkman, Neal Adams, original comic art, superman, world's finest comics
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
WHAT IF--? Original 1977 Marvel Comics Cover Art! The Intelligent Hulk?!
WHAT IF--? What a great series! Beginning in 1976, and spotlighting different classic origins and moments in Marvel Comics history, WI gave each well-known tale a wild new spin! Every issue took a pivotal event and turned it onto its ear, thus causing a chain-reaction series of events, not seen in the regular hero's series! Lots of fun, and some of the most memorable stories of all time! Click below to enlarge this ground-breaking cover to issue # 2, as drawn by the titanic team of Herb Trimpe and Joe Sinnott!
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Labels: 1977, bronze age, Herb Trimpe, hulk, joe sinnott, Marvel COmics, original comic art, what if?
Monday, August 22, 2011
George Tuska GREATEST SUPERHEROES Comic Strip Art! Superman! DC Comics!
Another great original art sample from the long-running WORLD'S GREATEST SUPERHEROES comic strip! This super series ran from 1978 to 1985, and is highly sought-after by fans and collectors, due to its never having been reprinted in full! Long-time Marvel artist George Tuska came over to DC to draw the strip, and it was a real treat to see him depict such DC favorites as Superman, Batman, and the rest of the Justice League! Click to enlarge!
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Labels: batman, dc comics, george tuska, lois lane, newspaper strip, original comic art, superman, wonder woman, world's greatest superheroes
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Super 70s Sunday SPIDER-MAN Strip! The Rattler Rattles Spidey's (and Mary Jane's) Cage! 1977 Marvel Madness!
In one of the best-remembered sequences from the 1977 debut year of the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Sunday newspaper comic strip, we see the then-new foe, the Rattler, dive deep into his devious and deadly plans! But, are Peter Parker (Spidey's own awesome alter-ego) and his favorite red-head, Mary Jane Watson, about to feel the baneful bite of this insidious villain? Tension and storytelling at its very best, by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita Sr.! Wanna read previous installments? Just search "newspaper strip," and prepare to be dazzled! Click to enlarge image below, Spidey-phile!
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Labels: 1977, bronze age, john romita sr., Marvel COmics, mary jane watson, newspaper strip, peter parker, rattler, spider-man, Stan lee
Saturday, August 20, 2011
MORE Aurora Superhero Model Kit Mayhem! The Unseen ORIGINAL Batman Kit! Superboy Kit Ad! DC Comics!
Wow! More oddities and wonderment from the heady halcyon days of the astonishing Aurora model kit folks! Aurora not only manufactured well-regarded model kits of tanks, cars, and nature subjects, but also movie monsters, and, of course, superheroes! Click below to enlarge some rare ads, pics, and items from the Silver Age of comics and models!
Below, left: Original 1966 magazine ad for the Batman and Superboy kits! Below, right: 1967 ad for the very rare WONDER WOMAN kit!
Below, left: 1965 Superman kit ad, as seen in many Warren "Monster mags!" Below, right: 1967 ad, for the new Bat-vehicle additions to the kit line, that ran in many DC comic books!
Below, left: Rare 1967 "Riddler" model kit prototype, never manufactured, due to the fading of the mid-60s "Batmania" craze! Below, right: Rare Batman kit painted prototype, with a shorter base! The heavy figure kit kept tipping over, forcing Aurora to lengthen the base in the final version!
Below: Adam ("Batman") West, at home in 1966, with a very familiar model kit perched on his work desk!
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Labels: 1965, 1966, Aurora, batman, Batmobile, batplane, dc comics, model kits, riddler, Silver Age, Superboy, superman, wonder woman
Friday, August 19, 2011
Rare Barry Smith CAPTAIN AMERICA 1968 Marvel Art! Silver Age Greatness!
So, ya thought you'd seen all of the late-60s Marvel art by UK up-and-comer Barry Smith? Wrong! Here is a very interesting Captain America pin-up by Barry (years before adding the pretentious "Windsor" smack-dab in the middle of his modest moniker), created for a UK-only Marvel publication! Fun to examine today, as very soon, Smith's art would take on a modeled and detailed veneer, forever leaving behind this big, action-oriented (and somewhat clunky) Jack Kirby-inspired feel! BS would soon be making waves in comics fandom, first working on a few issues of AVENGERS and DAREDEVIL, then making his bones on the CONAN color Marvel comic! There was no mistaking Barry's youthful enthusiasm in those years, tho! Click to enlarge!
BONUS! Below (left): A panicked pin-up of Daredevil by Barry, done around the same time as the above Cap image! Below (right): A pic of BS himself, from the early 70s!
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Labels: 1968, barry smith, barry windsor smith, Captain America, conan, daredevil, Marvel COmics, marvel uk, original comic art, Silver Age, uk
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Gil Kane! 1975 SPIDER-MAN Original Cover Art! Scorpion! Marvel Comics!
What?! More unseen cover rough designs by artist Gil Kane?! All true! Here is the incredible pencil sketch for his final cover rendering fronting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #145! Done during a period (1975) where all the classic Spidey villains (like the Scorpion, pictured here) were returning for riotous re-matches with the Web-spinner (altho new foes like the Grizzly, Tarantula, Mindworm, and Jackal were added to the mix), these covers promised the world (and Marvel delivered)! Dig the flawless action, anatomy, composition, and drama on this dynamic design! Click to enlarge, FOOMer!
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Labels: 1975, bronze age, FOOM, gil kane, Marvel COmics, original comic art, scorpion, spider-man
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
1962 SUPERMAN FAMILY Poster and Key! Curt Swan Art! Supergirl! DC Comics!
From an early 60s SUPERMAN ANNUAL, here is the fabulous "Superman Family" pin-up page, complete with character key! Feast your eyes on the ever-expanding (and ever-wacky) flock of foes and friends of the ol' Man of Steel! Supergirl, Bizarro, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, the Super Pets (even the Super-Monkey!), and many others from the Silver Age are pictured in this memorable image from Curt Swan! How many can you name? Click to enlarge!
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Labels: 1962, bizarro, Curt Swan, dc comics, Jimmy Olsen, legion of superheroes, lois lane, Silver Age, Supergirl, superman, superman family
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
1966 INCREDIBLE HULK Sweatshirt Original Art! Merry Marvel Marching Society!
OK. The title is a bit misleading. This is the re-drawn art (by the late Dave Stevens) for the 90s Graphitti Shirts re-release of this classic 1966 Incredible Hulk sweatshirt! Originally drawn in the 60s by Jack "King" Kirby, and offered thru fan clubs like M.M.M.S. and Marvelmania, it was great to see the shirt made available again to feverish and rabid fans three decades later! BOTH shirts are now highly sought-after by readers and Hulk collectors! Why the re-draw? It's possible the original art was lost, or there was no decent source for a high-quality scan to work from...Click images to enlarge!
Below, left: Pics of the original 1966 sweatshirt, including the "cute" rear image! Below, right: Actual 1966 Marvel Comics ad (with no less than Doc Doom, natch) for the senses-shattering sweatshirt!
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Labels: 1966, dave stevens, FOOM, hulk, hulk 1966 sweatshirt, Jack Kirby, Marvel COmics, MarvelMania, MMMS, Silver Age
Monday, August 15, 2011
Sam Strangis Recalls the 1966 BATMAN TV Show! Adam West! Burt Ward! DC Comics!
Another recent article from the ever-venerable STARLOG magazine! Hollywood maven Sam Strangis is interviewed about his days working on the 1966 BATMAN ABC-TV show! Read about Sam's reaction to the show and its oddball tone, its producer, Adam West ("Batman"), Burt Ward ("Robin"), and even the many super-foe guest-stars! Hear why Shelly Winters wasn't loved among the cast! How martial arts master Bruce Lee make Burt Ward sweat! Plus--what was Sam's connection to ELECTRA WOMAN AND DYNA GIRL and THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN ("Never put a turtleneck on Lee Majors!") ?! Click to enlarge and find out, Bat-fan!
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Labels: adam west, batgirl, batman, Batman 1966, burt ward, dc comics, joker, lee majors, riddler, robin, sam strangis, Silver Age, starlog
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Stupendous Sunday SPIDER-MAN 70s Strip! Who is--The Rattler?! Marvel Comics!
Spidey was really up against it, trying to put down the threat of Dr. Octopus, and, just when he thinks he can get a much-deserved breather, here comes a new and deadly foe, The Rattler! Who is this new foe (one who never appeared in the official SPIDER-MAN comic books, until many years later), and what is he after? How will this affect Spidey and his cast of crazy characters, including the beauteous Mary Jane? Stay tuned, as this is the only place you can glom these full-color 70s strips! Click to enlarge this 1977 Stan Lee and John Romita masterpiece!
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Labels: 1977, bronze age, john romita sr., Marvel COmics, mary jane watson, newspaper strip, rattler, spider-man, Stan lee
Saturday, August 13, 2011
SUPERMAN COMEDY COVER CAPERS! Lois Lane! Jimmy Olsen! DC Comics!
Taken from a 1974 SUPERMAN FAMILY "Super Spectacular" edition (over sized "giant" comic books, with new material, reprints, letters pages, puzzles, and added attractions), here is a fun feature, "Superman Comedy Cover Capers!" The DC editors took a few past comic covers, added wacky new captions and ran them as a filler feature! Some inoffensive laughs at the expense of the Superman family of friends and foes, including eternal pain-in-the-trunks Jimmy Olsen, as well as long-suffering gal-pal, Lois Lane! Click to look, laugh, and learn!
BONUS! Here (below) are the original, unaltered covers! Great artwork by Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger! Click to enlarge!
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Labels: bronze age, comedy cover capers, Curt Swan, dc comics, Jimmy Olsen, Kurt Schaffenberger, lois lane, Silver Age, super spectacular, superman, superman family
Friday, August 12, 2011
A New and Strange Costume for--METAMORPHO? 1966 DC Comics Craziness!
What's this? From a 1966 issue of BRAVE AND THE BOLD, spotlighting the then-new superhero METAMORPHO, we see the creators of the strip tinkered with the idea of giving the horrifying hero an odd costume and mask! Was it thought that the ol' Element Man was too grotesque in his "normal" guise, wrinkled, mismatched flesh and all? Was it because there was a short period of time where rascally Rex Mason (Meta's real name) was bandied about as subject for a TV series?! We may never know, but luckily, the editors let Meta be himself (when he wasn't changing into the various elements as situations called for)! Great art by Ramona Fradon, tho, huh? Click to enlarge!
BONUS! Click below to enlarge this fabulous 1966 METAMORPHO subscription ad! What a deal!
BONUS! Click below to hear the fabulous METAMORPHO song, as released by Tifton Records in 1966, and later in 1976 by Power Records!
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Labels: 1966, brave and the bold, dc comics, justice league lp, metamorpho, metamorpho song, Power Records, ramona fradon, Silver Age
Thursday, August 11, 2011
1978 INCREDIBLE HULK TV Show Article and Rare Pics! Lou Ferrigno! Marvel!
Here it is! This is a rare (took me years to find on eBay) 1978 issue of US MAGAZINE, spotlighting THE INCREDIBLE HULK TV series! This is one of the most thorough "behind-the-scenes" articles ever done on the series and its stars (Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno)! Done during the heady first season of the show, just when it was catching on with both comic fans and the general public, it's fun to hear Bixby talk enthusiastically about the series, it's themes, and it's future direction! Some great pics of on-set clowning, too! Lou himself said this issue (their best-selling) helped push the circulation of struggling US MAGAZINE thru the roof, to the point that it still exists today! My own Mom spotted this ish while shopping at a local A&P in Laurinburg, NC, and I was thrilled to have her bring it home..Only the Stan Lee clipping (link below) survived the years, but here is the whole HULK article at last! I was a regular reader of the HULK comic book then, and still easily recall the issue that the writer opens the article describing (tho I'm sure I did not get that Bi-Beast joke at the time)! Click all to enlarge!
BONUS! This same issue contained a great Stan Lee article! Click here to read!
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Labels: 1978, bi-beast, bill bixby, bronze age, cbs, hulk, Incredible Hulk, lou ferrigno, Marvel COmics, Stan lee, us magazine
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When we moved to Florida over ten years ago, I quit my career as a technical trainer. I was super excited to be able to be home with my boys but then they started school and left me! I'd always wanted to learn and I finally had the time so I took a class and was off and running.
At what point did you really start feeling like a knitting designer?
I had self published a few designs, but the one that really took off for me was Gaenor - a sideways shawl that was my first big knit design hit in 2009.
I'm a people watcher. I see interesting things that folks are wearing - knitted or not - and I wonder how the styling and shape might translate to knitted garments. And I'm constantly looking for new stitch pattern sources for the next great lace shawl.
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Any upcoming projects you can give us a hint about?
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Q. How familiar are you with lightning protection?
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If You Can't Walk, Surely, You Can Heal Your Back Pain!
Your backbone is one of the strongest bones in your body
Healing an aching back is thorny! Your feeling about your back ailment plays a significant part in how fast you recover.
It's important to get up, walk and move, when you have back pain, but only after you do the following,
- Have Emergency Medical Care, if you're injured in a car accident or a slip and fall mishap!
- Get an MRI, and a CAT scan to detect broken bones or fractures.
- Get a Chiropractic evaluation and get checked out by a Neurologist for subluxations.
Your Neurologist may direct you to rest for a while and suggest you apply ice packs and warm packs on your back. He will most probably prescribe medication for inflammation.
Continue to see a Chiropractor regularly and find a Licensed Massage Therapist to help break up the knots in your back.
Healing your aching back pain is terribly tricky! Your attitude about your pain plays a significant role in how well you recover. A positive attitude with the willingness to do the exercises tailored to your back pain and the problem is a key factor.
Once you feel better it is necessary to remember to KEEP MOVING. Don't stop doing the things you love. If you stop moving, you may feel depressed and this will only aggravate your back pain.
Continue your Wellness Plan by getting regular Chiropractic adjustments, massages, acupuncture treatments, and exercise according to your ability.
If you are able to work or volunteer it is advantageous to work. You'll feel productive and this may help you to forget about your rear pain for a while.
Hopefully, you are not in need of a back operation, if you are, then, please do what you must to GET WELL and try hard to remain positive!
Remember, when you're suffering from Back PAIN it's important to Keep Moving about with a beneficial Healing Attitude to feel less pain. Build up your shoulder, neck and leg muscles with gentle weight-bearing exercises.
Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John E. Sarno is an impressive book to read if you're searching for mental back pain relief. The way you think about your pain has a lot to do with the amount of back pain you feel.
Dr. Sarno will help you and convince you to think about your back pain differently. One method used is to sit on a chair even if you feel pain. He will show you how to reduce your pain dramatically with some simple exercises you can do at home.
Healthy Back Exercise Book
© 2010 Sheila Craan
For me the best thing to avoid back pain is practicing yoga - keep moving!
You are certainly right about "keep moving."
An MD or DO consult is certainly the right thing to do as well.
But at least in Reno, it's hard to find a good chiropractor that doesn't want to become a primary care physician. And to make matters worse, they rarely (I've had a total of 1 chiropractor in over 15 years of practice) send me their treatment notes. Who do you think I refer to?????
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German coders have developed a free encryption plug-in for webmail accounts. Freenigma comes as a browser plug-in for Firefox which works with Yahoo!, Gmail, Hotmail and other webmail accounts. The eponymous firm behind the technology wants to extend this service to other webmail and social network sites.
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Finally bit the old bullet today and went and bought myself a new tablet. It's one of those things that I really don't like having to do, like getting a new cell phone…such a hastle. Now it's having to sit down and get everything that I used on my old tablet downloaded onto the new one, looking up all the websites that I go to often and get them into the browser on the new one. It was time though, the old one was hobbling along.
The weather was surprisingly beautiful today! We've been so frigid for so long and cloudy. Figured it had to be nice out when the girls went out to the bathroom and took off running around. Chihuahuas don't like the cold and just getting them to go out to the bathroom has been a struggle. Thankfully they are pee pad trained!
The sun was beating down hard this afternoon, felt so good! The car told me on the way to town that it was a few degrees above freezing, so I took the advantage and stopped at the car wash and vacuumed all the hay out of the car and ran it through the hand wash bay.
The boys went into Nebraska for a team roping this afternoon. Kirk won on the heading side and our friend friend Marty on the healing side. Bubba even made $30 running the cattle chute. The boys came home in a good mood!
Think we have everything we need now for the impending ice/snow storm that supposed to hit tomorrow afternoon. We had rain this past Tuesday and wound up with a tenth of an inch of ice, schools were called off. There were a number of semis in the ditch on the interstate. The forecast is for anywhere from a tenth to a quarter of an inch of ice this time around, along with one to three inches of snow. We are on the northern edge of the cell so hoping it misses us!
Now, onto the inauguration of Donald Trump on Friday! Hoping things go well. So tired of all the BS that's been going on, time for the left to calm down and deal with life…like those of us who didn't like Mr. Obama's liberal ways. Just hoping he keeps to his promises, it's time for trying something different, at least in my opinion.
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It has been a hot minute since I last blogged. I have had a hard time lately managing my life, and I hope you don't mind me admitting that! One of my absolute favourite posts to read/pictures to look at on the internet, by far, is makeup organization posts. Specifically, posts with the Ikea Malm Vanity and Muji Drawers/PP Vanity boxes, as this is what I use myself. I didn't buy my vanity desk until about 18 months into my makeup obsession, and I am very very lucky to have my own room in my house to do as I please with (aka, stuff as much makeup/skincare/clothes into as possible!). We have a three bedroom house with just my partner and our dog, so we each have a little office (Cody's is full of musical instruments and computer/gaming equipment).
Almost all the furniture in my beauty room/office is from Ikea, bar the chair which is from Freedom Furniture and is the only piece of original furniture from when I first moved in with Codes a few years ago and my ladder bookshelf which is from Kmart. I really want to do an office tour one day soon, just need to work out how I want to style my shelves as at the moment, they're a bit 'meh' to me!
On Top Of My Vanity
I have bought a few organizational items over the years which might not be available anymore, but I will link if I can! On my vanity, I have a basket which holds my eyeshadow palettes that I get a heap of questions on, it's from HM Home from about April 2016. They don't have this colour anymore, but I have purchased a Gold one and they also have black. You could always spray paint it as well. I first saw it on Gemma Louise's blog, and since then someone has pinned my photo of it from my Instagram onto Pinterest and it's been repinned >168K+ times, which is frankly, insane to me! I also keep my beauty blenders on top and near the window so they dry fully each day.
The copper cup holding my eye brushes is an empty candle I purchased from Woolworths late last year (2016) for around $6. My Woolworths has all sorts of random homewares – I've also gotten a pretty canvas from there and a few Gold photo frames from there!
My mirror is from Target and it came in a birch colour, which I (very badly) spray painted gold. If anyone sees a mirror similar to Tenneil's or Sophie's, please let me know as this is the number one thing I would change in my room.
The acrylic drawers are from Muji and they have a flip top, which I think I would actually prefer it didn't, just because once you put items on top of it, it's difficult to open the top drawer. I plan to purchase another two drawer set or similar when we go to Singapore in September. My very lovely sister in law brought this over for me at Christmas time last year, because we don't have Muji here in Brisbane.
On top of this, I have a spotted pencil/toothbrush holder from HM Home, which I saw on countless UK blogger's blogs and obsessively stalked HM Home until they got it in. The store is only about 40 metres from my desk at work so it's not rare to find me in there often. This cup holds my face brushes.
Also on top of my drawers are a lot of my everyday skincare items. I actually store these in the Gold version of the copper basket now, and on the ladder bookshelf, you can slightly see to the right. I keep my daily body moisturiser (MOR's Marshmellow, I couldn't be without it) and setting sprays next to this, and also my Kmart copper mirror.
Inside The Drawer
I have actually purchased a few more foundations and concealers since I took this photo a few weeks ago (unusual for me!). You can see I have a few favourites in here, Estee Lauder's Double Wear (1C1 Cool Bone) and the Light version which is 1.0, Nars Sheer Glow in Deauville which I am trying to use up as it's slightly dark, and Mont Blanc which is perfect. I recently purchased Marc Jacobs Remarcable in 14 Ivory and I'm still testing it out! Not in the photo are my new Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick in Alabaster, Bobbi Brown's Foundation Stick in Porcelain, and Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation in Fairly Light Neutral.
In terms of concealers, I have MAC Prolongwear in NW20 (oldest item in this box and a bit dark for me now, but not as dark as it looks in the bottle), Urban Decay in Fair Neutral (borderline too light), Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla, Estee Lauder's concealer in Light Cool. I also have Bobbi Brown's corrector in Light Bisque. In addition to this, I have just purchased Tarte's Shape Tape concealer in Light and I look forward to reporting back!
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Declutter Series: Base Products
I have quite a thing for blush as you can tell. I did a recent declutter and cleared out a few I wasn't quite loving. I can say without fail, my favourite formula is Hourglass as it's soft and blendable enough for me for every single day of the week. I'm so glad I managed to get this palette a few years ago via Shop and Box. My other Hourglass blush is Radiant Magenta I purchased when Loads of Lifestyle did her declutter. Other favourites in here include Nars and Too Faced. Don't mind my reflection in my Hourglass palette! They are the hardest brand to photograph by far! In terms of palettes, I have my Hourglass trio from the 2014 holiday collection, Tarte's Bling It On from 2015's holiday collection and the recent Benefit Cheek Parade.
I didn't realise what a "thing" I had for highlighters until I took these photos… I've even bought one more since I took this as well! I prefer softer look in highlighters, that I can wear every day, such as the Hourglass strobe range, and the Tarte Exposed highlighter. Becca and MAC highlighters are reserved for evening wear or weekend wear for me. I recently purchased Benefit's Dandelion Highlighter which is subtle as anything and I love it! I do want to do a declutter of this area soon, just because I don't use some of them enough. My plan is to try using every single compact at least once to decide if it's for me. Stay tuned!
I'm not a big bronzer person, and I think it's because I'm quite fair and many bronzers come off quite orange on me! I am planning to sell the Benefit Hoola below though because I have it in the Benefit Cheek Parade palette above with the blushes. I've since combined all of my blushes and bronzer into the same drawer as they fit quite well, with my two blush palettes sitting behind it in the drawer. I haven't actually properly used my Nars Laguna Liquid in a makeup look out, only messed around with it. I do worry how it will come off in a full look in terms of blending. The Nars compact holds the Laguna and Orgasm powder duo.
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Contour Kits/Powders/Setting Spray:
I keep a bunch of powders and contour kits in here, a "catch all" per say. I don't tend to contour a lot, yet I seem to have a fair few! I'd need to try out the Nudestix more, but so far I find it to be very light and blendable. I also need to try out Chloe's Revlon version a bit more – I loved it at first and just haven't been into contouring much since.
I don't use powders much unless I am using a bit greasy foundations like Nars Sheer Glow and stick foundations. I really love Napoleon Perdis' Camera Finish powder, this is my second, and I just hit pan! It really evens out my complexion for photos and I also thinks it helps with liquid foundations that have SPF in them. I am leaning towards getting rid of the Australis version, just because I really don't reach for it unless I am going somewhere and don't want to take my more expensive powders to touch up with. I have also recently purchased the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Ethereal Light which I have been enjoying.
I need to try my Estee Lauder loose powder a bit more though, loose powders are still so scary to me because of the mess! I'd love to try the Laura Mercier loose powder but I can't justify it at the moment. I also keep my blotting sheets in here.
Single Eyeshadows:
Almost all of my single eyeshadows are cream based, and I didn't use to use them much – preferring to use my palettes. Lately, I have been making an effort to use more of my shades, Stila's Kitten has a serious dent in it! I haven't used the Australis shadows yet, but I can't wait for the opportunity to give them a proper go. I've been using my Laura Mercier sticks a little bit more lately, which I'm happy about because I have been a bit afraid of using them, just because they're cream! I haven't used much of the darker colours, for this reason, they are a little messy.
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Chi Chi Brow Pomade in Medium Brown (review here)
I have definite favourites in here… the Chi Chi Brow Pomade in Medium Brown (review here), Benefit Goof Proof in 3, Gimmie Brow in Medium/Dark/3. I want to do a review between the Benefit Browzings and Maybelline's Pro Palette so I can get rid of the Browzings, it is just so old! This drawer can definitely be cleared out a little bit.
I have only been keeping one mascara open at a time since my declutter in December. I think has been best to ensure I use up all of the product before I have to get rid of it! In terms of eyeliner, I stupidly opened a new Maybelline Master Precise before finishing the last one and now I have to have both open because I'm not sure which one is which. I keep a Bobbi Brown Sepia eyeliner in the pot which I bought after a Mecca Makeup Artist used it to tight line my eyes, but I've only used it once because I am a bit nervous of sticking anything in my eyes!
I mostly have deluxe samples of primers such as the Benefit Porefessional which I quite like, but probably won't repurchase because I don't think it does a massive difference. In my collection, I also love the Hourglass primers in No.28 and Mineral Veil. I have repurchased both since this photo!
In terms of eye primers, I have been using up the Too Faced Shadow Insurance for what feels like years (at least two) and I have the Nars and Urban Decay primers as well which I have barely touched. I use primer every time I wear makeup so you'd think they would be finished by now! I also keep my mini Beauty Blenders in here but I don't really reach for them, admittedly.
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A Primer Collection (from 2015)
I hope you enjoyed my makeup collection/storage post. I will post a throwback post on Instagram of a few different setup's I have had over the years for you all to enjoy or giggle at!
Lately, I have been thinking of selling my Malm Dressing Table as the drawer doesn't pull out all the way, and I find it frustrating that I can't store all my beauty products in one place. The set up I have been thinking of is using an Ikea Linnmon table top with Alex drawers in the middle and poles on either side, where I can use one side for applying makeup and the other for blogging, but I can access my products from the middle. Similar to the left, which I found on Pinterest from Kate La Vie.
Currently, my local Ikea is out of stock of the table top in the two-metre configuration so I will have to at least wait until that is in stock. I will also need to sell my Malm and my Micke Desk.
I do have irrational fears that by selling my Malm Dressing Table, I will regret it, and want it back so I might keep it for a short amount of time to decide. Has anyone else ever felt like this before?
Lastly, have you changed from the Malm to something else? What did you change to?
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Courageous Teachers in the Public Schools
What do you call a teacher who witnesses the Gospel in the public schools? What if he tells Christian parents to abandon the public schools? What do you call this man? We call him "courageous!" Do not miss this remarkable, inspirational interview with a Ray Fournier, a true modern hero with a message for millions of parents across America.
If you are a Christian parent with a child in a government school, you need to get them out ASAP! "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company ruins good morals.'" - 1 Cor 15:33
"When we associate with or take delight in the company of people with worldly morals, we run the risk of mimicking their behaviors, their language, and their habits. Before long we are no longer of Christ, but of the world with its denial of absolute authority, its rejection of the Bible as the Word of God, and its ideology of relative morality. This is especially pertinent to young people who are generally easily influenced by their peers. Young people are desperate for the approval of others. So motivated are they by the need for acceptance that godly wisdom in decision-making can go out the window in the face of peer pressure. Therefore, it is crucial for parents of young teens especially to be on guard against the influence of bad company." - GotQuestions.org


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There's room at the top they are telling you still,
But first you must learn how to smile as you kill.
John Lennon
First of all a confession. In recent years I have become increasingly bored with what has become an almost cliched genre; the mountaineering epic.Inevitably set in the Alps and Greater Ranges. I realise that judging by book sales and prizes handed out at mountaineering literature/arts festivals that this appears to be a minority view but there you go. In my eyes, there are only so many creative ways you can describe derring-do and purgatory on a big wall.
I have a theory. Take a selection of mountaineering writers. Take a chapter from each of their works. Toss them in the air and then slot them together into a 250 page work. Change a few names and you would be left with a coherent work with readers none the wiser!
So it would be fair to say that I approached Andy Kirkpatrick's Cold Wars with a certain amount of trepidation. Anyone who titles their first two books Psycho vertical and Cold Wars can be judged to have not exactly had the essays therein,dragged out of them under threat of violence! Andy Kirkpatrick, like his alter ego from the Fast Show, Gareth 'I'm Mad Me! Hunt, likes you to know that he's a bit crazy and that he's good...very good at doing dangerous things in wild places. Then again, you have to say after reading his books and articles...And why not! If you can fanny around above a 1000m vertical drop, trusting your life to a blob of copper hammered into a suggestion of a crack,then why not share the experience. I can imagine Andy marketing a range of T shirts with the slogan 'You don't have to be mad to climb here, but it helps' emblazoned across their-in Andy's case-ample chest.
And so to Cold Wars. The opening two chapters appeared to confirm my misgivings. Here was Andy with trusty sidekick, Ian Parnell having an epic on the desperate Lafaille route on the Dru. A route without a second ascent at the time and put up by legendary diminutive French climbing demi God, Jean Christophe Lafaille who perished on Makalu in 2006.
Apart from the usual disasters which bulk out just about every big wall mountaineering tale; snagged haul bags,collapsing bivis,lost gear,freezing temperatures,white-outs, taking a leader fall on a piece of metal no bigger than a pin head etc etc. I exaggerated that last one but only slightly!....the most stomach churning moment comes when Andy warms Ian P's stinking, putrefying feet on his belly. Talk about going beyond the call of duty! Mind you...dipping your wick in the same piss bottle ran it close.
By Chapter Three, I began to sit up and shuffle in my chair a bit. On the face of it 'Black Dog' is a short essay about going for a job interview on a push bike and ending up 'down where the drunkards roll.' The A&E department at midnight and more desperate and sadder places you would be hard pressed to find. However, it was not Andy's gaping head wound that exercised my attention but the wonderment of what exactly had happened to the black Labrador he had cannoned into on a Sheffield back street. At risk of being ostracized by the climbing dog lovers fraternity,we need to know. What happened to the black dog Andy???
From here on in,the book weaves an impressive line between man and mountaineer. Far from being a catalogue of mountaineering achievements,most of the climbing essays deal with failure and coming to terms with that essential part of the mountaineering game. As for Andy the man. As a parent and council estate kid from a Northern seaport myself; I totally identified with Andy's take on the complex mixed emotions felt by those who do dangerous things and take risks while a family waits anxiously at home. Here was someone who by his own admission, was eaten up with guilt,every time he left partner Mandy and his bairns,Ewen and Ella behind but who admits that he cannot resist the call of the wild or control his insatiable addiction to cutting edge mountaineering.
His working class discomfort and insecurity when in the company of middle class public school mountaineers like the late Jules Cartwright and Kenton Cool can be understood by anyone from Andy's background. While modern middle class young Alpinists were being taken to the Alps on skiing trips by their Doctor/Barrister parents. A grounding which Andy notes ignited their passion for the Alps. Young working class kids were being dragged to places like Skegness or Rhyl! In a way it's a credit to Andy and other working class climbers that despite their disadvantaged state in early life,that they have broken through and succeeded brilliantly in what still remains a middle class activity.
Unlike larger than life Kirkpatrick junior, Peter Kirkpatrick senior, who flits in and out of the book like Marley's ghost,is every inch the yang to Andy's yin. A modest,self effacing man who nevertheless like his son,is as hard as nails. Keeping his achievements locked in memory and never broadcast for effect or to stimulate admiration. A man who turned up to row a double sea kayak across the Irish Sea in a running vest and shorts,and without a life jacket or food. Peter Kirkpatrick comes across as every inch the reserved and unassuming Services man like his youngest son Rob-two years Andy's junior- who in the book is seeing action in Afghanistan and Iraq. Risking life in limb in quiet anonymity unlike his famous wacky brother.This is not a criticism of Andy by the way just an observation.
The mountaineering chapters,which take in many of the classic big walls of the world. From Patagonia to the Troll Wall in Norway. Colorado to Chamonix...are as previously described... more remarkable for their matter of fact description of failure. Failure through the elements,through human frailty,through equipment loss and breakdown. Failure through sheer bad luck. It's actually refreshing to read the heart felt emotions of someone accepting defeat and retreating back down the face than have to endure yet another Boys Own book of Adventures description of snatching success from the jaws of failure.
If I had to pick one chapter from the nineteen herein,it would be an essay which describes an attempt on the rarely climbed Leseur Route on the Dru. Andy meets up with a taciturn Scot who had been recommended by a friend of a friend. The fact that his Celtic partner comes apparently lightly equipped for a multi day big wall route suggests he's hard and fast. His sleeping bag for example, looking like it's been thrown out by the Dumbarton boy scouts. Deemed insufficiently togged for sleeping in a field next to Loch Lomond!
Despite shivering the night away,each morning sees the steady Scot take up his axes and methodically cut his way up the difficult line. I read this chapter in bed and woke my sleeping partner up by literally shaking with laughter at one point in the story. As scatological anecdotes go...this is a good-un! The humour is however,more than balanced by the unfolding action on the face. As they ascend it is clear to Andy that the quiet Scot is in fact the stronger climber as as he wilts and with blunted tools,Andy backs off to let his partner power his way up the route. What makes the essay remarkable is the fact that due to a misunderstanding, his partner is in fact a walking guide-hence lack of gear- and this is his first big multi day big wall climb! The final few lines are gut wrenching in their pathos. A remarkable essay which packs a lot into 14 pages
The closing chapter 'Magic' suggests that both philosophically and creatively Andy has passed his peak and has accepted a winding down in his climbing career. Like someone in high office who stands down from the cabinet to spend more time with their family, However, this theory appears to have been blown out of the water by news this week than AK has just completed a solo ascent of Troll Wall. So much for winding down!
Cold Wars works and manages to break out of an over-worked genre by dint of the authors honesty and vulnerability. A man who can feel awkward in the company of climbing Hooray Henrys but who is not afraid to tell an audience of sun tanned, perfectly honed climbing machines gathered at an Alpinist symposium in Boulder Colorado to SHUT THE FUCK UP!!! after their self absorbed babble threatens to drown out his lecture. Needless to say,you could hear a pin drop as Andy proceeded to first bemuse then gradually entertain them as they finally 'got' the self deprecation and robust piss taking which is part and parcel of the northern working class condition.
If you want to be like the folks on the hill. A working class hero is something to be.
Indeed Andy...Indeed.
Cold Wars is published by Vertebrate Publishing
John Appleby
First published on To Hatch a Crow: 10/5/2011


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With Christmas in the bin, the chaps settle back into their routine of amnesia, bumming and biscuits. They also test some chips, discuss forming a band and a certain wrinkled Jedi Master makes an unwelcome return. Warning: contains rude scenes, excessive discussion of Doctor Who and Chris Moyles flies through on a magic hairdryer.
Episode 67 – Bad Chips