I love this photo of a Monte, a Gran Prix, and a 73 Camaro caught by chance on Halsted Street, Chicago. 1978. Photo by Wayne Sorce. Via Just A Car Guy
Do you want to travel the world in 2020? Atlas Obscura's link roundup of wondrous destinations is a great source of inspiration. I took a quick run through the the lists and found I've only visited two: the Bryant Park washroom in NYC and Harry's Bar in Paris.
These are so lovely: Vintage Pictures of Little Japanese Girls in Kimonos Via Blort
“I’m starting to sweat with the amount of info you’ve got on me!” I worked at CITY-TV when Brian had his show there. He was a lovely person and turned me on to some great books. His interviews are legendary.
'Intended to induce awe': codpiece thrusts itself back into fashion No thanks!
I'm partial to puffins. Did you know they've been seen using tools?
The Hovenring, Netherlands' Suspended Bike Roundabout, Is A Cyclist's Dream
Weird: Shaving with X-rays
The Ingenious Way That Soviets Hacked an American Embassy Typewriter
The Fiesta Farage: First post-Brexit British car rolls off production line
It's Sunday morning. Anyone fancy a Tornado Omelette?
All Right Then I share his fondness for Glenn Gould and his dislike of white pomeranians.
A Visual List of Fascinating Octopus Facts
For four years and nine months—averaging more than 5,000 square miles per day—Melbourne-based Anton Thomas drew a massive, freehand map of North America by hand.
Why This Sheep Is Wearing Human Bra
LISZTS | Ten Composers Who Didn't Quit Their Day Jobs: Did you know Vivaldi was a priest, and Holst was a high school teacher?
These Anza Espresso Machines !
Hotel Rooms to Bucket list for the Next Decade: Some, like the hideous Champagne Glass Suite in the Poconos, are pure kitsch but there are also some lovely places to rest your head in the 2020s.
Beat the clock: the psychology behind being perpetually late I have many faults (just ask my friends) but tardiness is not one of them.
Inside a Real 1970s Hotel California: "I love the picture. I am a homosexual. Maybe if I send one of the pictures you gave to me Jim, to my nephew, he will understand how hard his uncle is struggling."
Ride rad: I could have used this RadRunner electric utility bike on my Netherlands/Belgium bike trip in 2018.
And finally, the answer to the question you've all been asking: Why are banana skins so slippery?
Oh my...thank you so much for posting that link to the Brian Linehan interviews. What an wonderful person and such an amazing & passionate interviewer. He listened, intently.
ReplyDeleteFunny you mention working at City-tv...I had a couple of friends who worked there way back when City just started. Early to mid 70's.
Lot's of very interesting people & so cool watching this 'little station that could' start up & take off.
I only worked there for a year or so before returning to social work. Lakeshore Psych was Less of a madhouse 😉 Brian was probably the sanest person in the building.
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