In the Attic by Seamus Heaney 1. Like Jim Hawkins aloft in the crosstrees Of Hispaniola, nothing underneath him But still green water and clean bottom sand, The ship aground, the canted mast far out Above a seafloor where striped fish pass in shoals— And when they’ve passed, the face of Israel Hands That rose […]
Posted on April 26th, 2013 by Ned
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I was showing a student this artist’s work today to talk about atmospheric perspective, and it occurred to me that Toby and others might enjoy it.
Posted on April 25th, 2013 by Ned
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Another interesting article from the New Yorker. It’s really amazing how good one can get, almost to the point of it being magical, when you solely focus on one skill for your entire life. And here’s a video of his talent on display:
Posted on April 25th, 2013 by Tobias Becker
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What are the chances of you coming into being?
Posted on April 24th, 2013 by Tobias Becker
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As I’ve been sharing things on the blog, I’ve wondered why I’ve kept things unserious after all the pressures, concerns, and nightmares of the past week. Perhaps I need a place for respite from the typical news flow across the internet. I felt I’ve needed evocation, rather than provocation. Here’s a series of photos that evokes […]
Posted on April 23rd, 2013 by Tobias Becker
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I have desired to go Where springs not fail, To fields where flies no sharp and sided hail And a few lilies blow. And I have asked to be Where no storms come, Where the green swell is in the havens dumb, And out of the swing of the sea.
Posted on April 22nd, 2013 by Ned
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Below the fold to keep a modicum of suspense alive — Steph and I laughed for a full half hour about this one. And we still laugh whenever we bring it up (which is more often than I like to admit, but never in public ).
Posted on April 21st, 2013 by Tobias Becker
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I have a folder of links I collected to share with the blog over the past half year, with the hopes of making a triumphant return to posting. I’m not sure it’s triumphant but it’s a return. Hopefully I can keep pace for a little while and release these to you all over time. When […]
Posted on April 20th, 2013 by Tobias Becker
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Another link I found in early 2013, was a series of videos an auteur named Matt Shapiro has put together for the last seven years called The Cinescape. It’s pretty amazing craftsmanship, and even though none of the films he spliced together are original works, the way he did it is. It’s masterful and brings […]
Posted on April 19th, 2013 by Tobias Becker
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I always knew Superman was a Jayhawk. Rock Chalk. nym.ag/15iLrM5 — Gillian Smith (@gillyheartsyou) April 18, 2013
Posted on April 18th, 2013 by Tobias Becker
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Every time I think of Coca-Cola, I think of The Blinks. Click on the image to go to the article. I do find this article fascinating, however, and am reminded how surrounded we are my technological marvels. Collective miracles, since no one person holds the key to delivering a can of Coke. There’s also a […]
Posted on April 18th, 2013 by Tobias Becker
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I don’t know about you guys, but I feel like this article could have been written about us, in a mirror universe. Where instead of Thanksgiving, we resorted to a heinous act to fill our idle time. It’s the work of the devil, I tell you. Thank goodness for our Hollow Men meetings, on the […]
Posted on April 17th, 2013 by Tobias Becker
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MT can stand for Music Tuesday, too, you know…. The National is one band I keep coming back to, although I like High Violet, Boxer is the one on my steady-repeat list. They’re releasing a new album in May, but I managed to snag one of the tracks and thought I’d share. Demons I hope […]
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by Tobias Becker
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