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One complete cycle of the dance is 60 seconds. The longest strand travels 51 oscillations in this 60 seconds. Each successively shorter length executes on additional oscillation (the shortest traveling 65 therefore.) Click here for more details.
The brain behind executing this amazes me. And while I'd never have the patience to figure this out, I sure am glad someone does! Go ahead, get mesmerized...
Was sent a link yesterday that is one of the best internet creations I've seen. I love the beauty and simplicity of this program— the amazing interactive music and stylings of Patatap.
Created by designer Jono Brandel in collaboration with the music composers Lullatone, Patatap is described as a "portable animation and sound kit.
The program allows you to create melodies and animation simply by typing on your keyboard. The visual music, satisfies multiple senses, and it's just a delight to experiment with.
Go ahead... waste some time..... visit Patatap.
For those of you with little willpower... meet pornburger.... Good luck.
After my summer visit to Talieson (East), I was very eager to visit Talieson West. Luckily, a recent visit to my grandparents in Mesa, Arizona put me right in the vicinity.
Frank Lloyd Wright built Talieson West as his winter home while he was working on the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix. He, along with his (third wife) Olglivanna and his apprentices traveled to Scotsdale for 20 winters. Students of the Fellowship still travel between Talieson West and Spring Green.
Architecturally, there are many similarities to Talieson in Spring Green. The layout is long and vast, built right into its environment without obliterating it's surroundings. The views are intentional and breathtaking. The 620 acre estate was confirmed a National Historic Landmark in 1982.
Talieson West is owned and run by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation now, but overall seems to be in much better condition than the home in Spring Green. (Perhaps because West is made from a mix of desert rock and concrete, while most of Spring Green is made of softer limestone, which was more readily available in Wisconsin.) But if Wright had bothered to patent any of his structural innovations, the Wright Foundation wouldn't be struggling to afford repairs!
It's an (not surprisingly) impressive design and architecturally amazing site—especially when you consider most of the building was done via forced labor of his apprentices! Oh, plus it's in the desert so it's an amazing escape from these nasty 2° Michigan Days!
As millions of teens flee Facebook, I've begun to wonder if they're smarter than the whole lot of us.
Facebook has almost become a dirty word, and I find myself put off by the whole process and idea (and the fact that I recognized a friend's wife and child who I never met at Meijer, simply because I'd seen them on Facebook...).
It's Facebook's 2012 acquisition, Instagram, that has drawn my attention as of late. No ads, no baby pics, no weather rants, no silly games, just pretty pictures and fancy filters. It's simple, it's clean, and there's a certain level of impersonal, anonymous-ness to it.
But most importantly, it's full of pretty pictures, and lots and lots of glorious food porn! I suggest you check it out!
I love Burgers. But enough to wear one close to my heart? Well at least Lazy Oaf is giving me the option.
Because nothing sounds better than ice cream when it's a heavy 2° outside. Whipped this Red Velvet Ice Cream up this morning. I love an ice cream recipe that doesn't require cooking and straining a custard. This recipe from Urban Bakes is a winner.
Why does potato month have to be the shortest month of the year?
In honor of my favorite tuber, I will share two potato firsts I experienced during that short month that came and went so swiftly.
First, the amazing Microwave Chip Tray from Pampered Chef. This tray is reason alone to attend a Pampered Chef party. I was so skeptical when my grandma introduced me to it on my recent trip to Phoenix. But Ho. Ly. Chip. It totally does work!! Just slice the potato, lay on tray and microwave!
Then, while in Vegas, I had my first taste of Poutine at the Public House. Poutine is a dish common in Canada consisting of french fries, cheese curds and gravy. (I of course had it sans gravy, cheese curds and duck confit... so in essence I had french fries > but it felt like a true cultural experience!)
So February has passed, but I will no doubt go on enjoying the potato and potato-themed snacks for the next 11 months till it's here again. If you feel like a belated celebration, try one of the billion and a half inspired potato recipes on Pinterest.
Mother of the year award goes to Angie [@2sisters_angie] for her encouragement of [the nothing short of fabulous] Mayhem—her 4-year-old daughter, who seems to have an eye for fashion.
Over 9 months ago, mother and daughter began designing gowns from paper, which Angie uploads to her instagram feed. Looking back over the stills, the styles are vast, breathtaking, creative and just plain fun. Look out world, that is one well-dressed 4-year-old!
Designs started out relatively simple, and rapidly began evolving, still using mainly only paper and tape. Mayhem and her mommy often draw inspiration from the runway and red carpet. I can't get enough of these beautiful, colorful dresses and their sassy little model.
See many more designs, and read comments from Angie on Huff Post.
#fashionbymayhem
