Month: May 2012 (page 1 of 6)

Transit of Venus

Transit of Venus
Next week is a very important and rare scientific event: a transit of Venus. I first read about this phenomenon in Bill Bryson’s book A Short History of Nearly Everything. Captain Cook’s first voyage was actually to Tahiti to observe and record the 1769 transit. After the transit, he opened his sealed orders and learned he was to try to find the rumoured “Terra Australis.” And here we are!

Frank Frazetta’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Illustrations

Frank Frazetta’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Illustrations Make Middle Earth Metal – Hahahaha. Eowyn took on the Witch King with her ass hanging out like that??

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Oreo-Stuffed Choc-Chip and M&M cookies. Monday morning is going to rock.
Oreo-Stuffed Choc-Chip and M&M cookies. Monday morning is going to rock.

Tiny Tack House

Tiny Tack House – While I like the idea of living in a tiny house, I don’t know if I could live in one *that* small. I like to have my own separate space sometimes. (Not to mention the fact that the Snook is a certified pack rat…)

Isaac Surprises His Girlfriend Amy With a Wonderfully Choreographed Live Lip-Dub Marriage Proposal

Isaac Surprises His Girlfriend Amy With a Wonderfully Choreographed Live Lip-Dub Marriage Proposal – This made me cry. So lovely and joyous!

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A glimpse from one side of the dog fence – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

A glimpse from one side of the dog fence – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) – Hey Dad! It’s an article with a picture of the dingo fence!

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Yum. It's  @nomnompaleo 's Slow-Cooker Beef and Tomato Stew.
Yum. It’s @nomnompaleo ‘s Slow-Cooker Beef and Tomato Stew.

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Start of the Vivid Festival! Sydney Harbour in stunning lights.
Start of the Vivid Festival! Sydney Harbour in stunning lights.