Sunday, December 10, 2023

Sunday Links

Pages from a German Ornament Trade Catalogue, 1936 (image above)

Take a look at Janelle Shane’s AI Weirdness advent calendar 2023 “Why is the snow falling in a grid? What is the red thing floating in the coffee mug? And why is the mug sending filaments snaking out toward the tree? Merry Clrristmas I guess!”  And if you liked that, check out her illustrated guide to Christmas carols.

The Placeholder Girlfriend is a short story about spreadsheets and revenge by Conor Barnes, a developer and writer living in Halifax.

Searching for a Wedding Dress Accessory I hope she solved her dilemma.

Spend three nights in Santa’s cabin in Rovaniemi, Finland and help sort his mail It’s a tough job as the post office expects to receive more than 30,000 letters per day. Luckily there will be elves to help.

Blog sister Rusty Blazenhoff’s Famous Fluffernutter Fudge Recipe which comes with her disclaimer that it is not at all good for you.

Feeling crafty? Here are some inspiring Gift Wrapping Ideas

The Hollywood Vampires Was a Celebrity Drinking Club Formed by Alice Cooper in 1973. Cooper, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, Micky Dolenz and Harry Nilsson were the club's principal members.

Researchers have found that taking wasabi tablets improves both short- and long-term memory. (via the new shelton wet/dry)

Photographer Larry Fink died last month. From the counterculture to high society, he cast a critical eye on the American class system.

Interesting cocktails for holiday imbibing (via perfect for roquefort cheese)

I can say with 100% certainty that I will never try extreme sledding in the Swiss Alps. (NYT link)

Furniture? We don’t need no stinkin’ furniture.

Big Moose The Norwegians have topped Canada’s world record for World's Largest Moose Sculpture. I didn’t know we held the world record but now I am a little bit sad.

A video shows us several spots in Central Park that reveal the choices that went into the design and construction of America's greatest urban park. Read more

This gingerbread camera captures and prints instax photos and its sugar candy lens  creates a nostalgic effect reminiscent of dreamy polaroid filters. Did I mention that it’s edible?

 From Japan: The competitive world of bunny jumping

The real Santa would not be impressed by these vintage Santa snapshots

@smockfrock is an Instagram account with nice images of the smock in history via Thread, Fashion and Costume.

I’ll leave you with this: Saturnalia: Deep Jazz for Long Nights, 1969-1980  

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous4:57 pm

    The Fluffernutter Fudge is bad for you, so because I care I'm selflessly willing to share your burden and eat at least half.

    At the link to the Hollywood Vampires, there was a link to an explanation of how the picture of sweet Anne Murray happened.
    But I just went back to check the spelling of Murray and couldn't find it.

    While I agree that a chrome Elk doesn’t compare to a chocolate Moose, don’t be sad. In 2019 Mac the Moose got new antlers and reclaimed the title of Tallest in the World for Canada.

    How on earth do they judge Bunny jumping?

    You managed to blow my afternoon again, thanks. xoxoxoBruce

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    1. I remember the Anne Murray link from years ago but couldn’t find it again and I really don’t fret about having a big moose. Glad you liked the links and took the time to comment,

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