Monday, April 29, 2013
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Postcards from Seattle #7 - Agalmatophilia
Mannequins, Ballard, Seattle, 2013
From left to right...
You lookin’ at me?
You are lookin’ at me!
No pictures, please...
Stop!
By Professor Batty
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
A fabulous Sharon spotting in Seattle, hometown of Jimi Hendrix.
Mere coincidence?
I think not!
Thanks to the fabulous Karen H., for her artistic input.
By Professor Batty
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Forgotten Memory
An unremembered event, probably. The infant would be at least 94 years old, the boy might be over 100. What's left of this glorious summer's day, other than this photo?
The last living veteran of World War I died last year, so the soldier and sailors are certainly gone. There might be some of the clothes still around—a uniform may have been saved. A better chance of survival would be afforded the mandolin—an instrument which could conceivably be the very same one which now resides in Flippist World Headquarters!
The resort building behind the group might still be there, but its uninspired architecture and cheap construction make that seem unlikely. But the lake probably still exists, as well as the sun and the grass and all those other things which can turn a fine summer day into a memory for a lifetime.
Or, in this case, two lifetimes.
Image from the Luella Busch album, circa 1919
By Professor Batty
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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Monday, April 22, 2013
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
Postcards from Seattle #2 - Dive Bar
Blue Moon Tavern, Seattle, April 16th, 2013
Hangout of Tom Robbins, Theodore Roethke, Nirvana, visited by Dylan Thomas, Ken Kesey and Allan Ginsberg.
Dirtier than it looks.
Entertaining reviews are on Yelp.
By Professor Batty
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Friday, April 19, 2013
Postcards from Seattle #1 - Market
Pike Place Market, April 16, 2013
A million moments, every second, every day.
All you have to to do is look.
By Professor Batty
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
From the Sublime to the Ridiculous
Returned from Seattle late last night; a fun trip (more photos to come) with lots of greenery:
Japanese garden at the Seattle Arboretum, April 13, 2013
This morning, back in Minneapolis, we were greeted with this rude homecoming:
View from my front door, Anoka Minnesota, April 18, 2013
The snow, rain and cold weather will continue through tomorrow morning.
By Professor Batty
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Mini-hiatus
Off for a short trip to the great Pacific Northwest. I’ll be back late next week with more “adventures” but until I am there will be periodical updates (backdates?) from Luella Busch’s fabulous time machine.
In the meantime, if you are looking for something thought-provoking, I recommend this recent post from Tavi Gevinson’s great Rookie Magazine.
By Professor Batty
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Monday, April 08, 2013
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Thursday, April 04, 2013
Ras El Hanout and Red Palm Oil
My new kitchen buddies. The Ras El Hanout is very aromatic, sort of like a mild cinnamon curry. It tends to get lost in cooked dishes, I usually add it just before serving. The Red Palm Oil has been touted on TV by Dr. Oz as a "miracle fat" which I suspect is just a way to sell supplements. Be that as it may, it is useful in cooking. Fairly bland, but it stands up to heat and imparts everything with an attractive yellow/orange glow. Be careful, however, as it will stain anything it touches. Together, these two are easy to use and add some flair to your usual dishes without being over dramatic.
Will FITK now be turned into a foodie blog?
No, but you might see more culinary entries as I have a lot more time to spend in the kitchen now.
The first Social Security check should arrive in three weeks.