Blog Feature - Sciencey

My work entitled, Rainbow Radiolaria V (below) was  displayed on my new favorite blog which features all sorts of scientific geekery. It prominently emphasizes some great biological imagery that will be great for future inspiration!

Smile! It's Monday

"Aren't I the cutest?" she seems to say. I met little Rosie pictured here at a friend's bridal shower yesterday. And she was the cutest, amusing herself by chasing squirrels and birds while we shared the backyard sipping summer cocktails and noshing on bite-sized shrimp and filet minon crostini.

Happy Monday!

Be-Jazzled - The Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island

Dapper gents and proper ladies partied Gatsby-style 'neath the ancient elms on another blazingly hot day in New York. Once again, Governors Island played the hostess with the mostest to a 1920s-era lawn party. Looking like a film set and despite the heat, many people were dressed very much in the spirit- the men with knee-socks and newsboy garb, the ladies with elaborate head pieces and hats, beaded dresses, even hose and gloves.

The day consisted of all sorts of good 'ol fashioned fun - Charleston lessons, a pie contest, highly polished vintage cars, carnival games and tug-of-war followed up by the finale, the Parade of Hats where the ladies showcased beautiful parasols and cloches. 

The day's activities were set to the authentic sounds of the Dreamland Orchestra with bandleader and frontman, Michael Arenella with his Clark Gable good looks.

Mega-phones and mobile phones.

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My friend Layla (of focaccia and pickling class fame) and I sporting some glittery evening wear in front of this old jalopy. It was a very elegant day where you were immersed in the sights and sounds of the 1920s, and I was truly transported to another era.

A Walk Around the Neighborhood - Williamsburg

Street decorations brighten the skies in preparation for the street carnival in celebration of the feast day for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in July.

 

The four-story high giglio (meaning "lily" in Italian) is carried or "danced" through the neighborhood during the week by dozens of men as a towering processional and devotional item. This year marks the 123rd anniversary of this event.

Below, this little guy looks like he's ready to cruise off for a day at the beach. 

I encountered many textural and iconic visuals during this walk. This landmark church above is a landmark that can be seen towering above the trees, and was once featured on a Seinfeld episode long ago. I never thought it would be right in my own backyard!