Some words in English inexplicably have a defined meaning and then also mean the exact opposite of that meaning. These are known as contronyms or Janus words – the latter derived from the Roman god of beginnings and endings, often depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions). 1.Sanction To give official permission or approvalContinue reading “Seven Curiously Contrarian Words in the English Language”
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Objects With A Story. Object 1: The Tiny Book
I found this tiny old leatherbound book in the home of a woman I was looking after in Wales about six years ago. I liked looking after the woman and living in her ancient thatch-roofed house in the middle of nowhere. The serenity was perfect. And yet precisely because it was so serene, I gotContinue reading “Objects With A Story. Object 1: The Tiny Book”
British Roundabout Porn and The Battle of Hastings
In Britain there is a unique subset of people who are fascinated and obsessed with roundabouts. Not your average concrete roundabouts with some paving or a few weeds in the middle. But rather your fancy, pond or windmill in the centre roundabouts. A few years back, the Time Team revealed that a key point in theContinue reading “British Roundabout Porn and The Battle of Hastings”
Menswear Dog Is Dripping With Badassery
Menswear Dog is very quietly becoming a thing. This dog is sauve as f%&* and a real hit with the ladies. If you’ve become tired of seeing male humans in perfectly coordinated and well tailored outfits, then you’re in for a real treat. See below…I have hijacked the popular Tumblr blog with my own captions.Continue reading “Menswear Dog Is Dripping With Badassery”
Vincent Van Gogh In 3D Occulus Rift
Famous painting by Vincent Van Gogh ‘The Night Cafe’ gets the Occulus Rift treatment with a 3 dimensional view into Van Gogh’s hidden world. Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo in 1888 and joked that he planned on painting the Café de la Gare as revenge for husband and wife proprietors Joseph-Michel and MarieContinue reading “Vincent Van Gogh In 3D Occulus Rift”
Treasures to Love and Adore: Smith Journal
In the magazine publishing world nowadays, it takes a good deal of creativity and originality to be able to stand out and make revenue. This Australian magazine is built upon solid foundations of authenticity. From cover to cover it’s high quality. What makes it so great is there is a subtle harmony of beautiful designContinue reading “Treasures to Love and Adore: Smith Journal”
Philosophical Friday: The Pleasure of Being a Homebody
This poster is absolutely priceless, I found it on Reddit. While there’s much to be said for going on an epic journey into the unknown, or gearing up for a massive weekend festival, we are often champing at the bit when we see a line-up for a festival. Yet the reality is, we end upContinue reading “Philosophical Friday: The Pleasure of Being a Homebody”
Hypothetical Banks Notes from Hungary Feature Woodland Animals
Hungarian artist Barbara Bernát has created a wonderfully poetic illustrations of woodland creatures native to her country. The hypothetical currency was created as an MA project and sees the Euro featuring pretty European animals on one side while the other shows a related botanical wonder. To add a dramatic, true-to-life feeling she has based theContinue reading “Hypothetical Banks Notes from Hungary Feature Woodland Animals”
On embracing restlessness
One of the dumbest things you can do is sit in one space and let the world pass you by. — Bob Propst, inventor of the office cubicle. It’s important to not be boxed in, for all its literal and metaphorical senses. We need to be careful that we aren’t going to work in aContinue reading “On embracing restlessness”
The World of Tomorrow – Yesterday: The World’s Fair in 1939, New York
This bright bold fold-out map from the World’s Fair in 1939 along with postcards, pictures and a documentary speak volumes about a new optimism following the bleakness of the Depression and a blind faith in technology and all of the hopes and possibilities of the future. Click image to see larger detailed version. Watch anContinue reading “The World of Tomorrow – Yesterday: The World’s Fair in 1939, New York”
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