I took these photos on my iPhone Saturday night when we were in Wynwood, Miami. These sayings are stenciled on the sidewalks of the famous art district. It’s interesting to see people stop and read the pavement signs.
It just proves that even in this world when most people are glued to their smartphones, you can get their attention if you just have something important to say.
There is an area of Miami that is one of the most creative communities in the United States. Wynwood Arts District features more than 70 art galleries, retail stores, antique shops, bars, and fine restaurants. We took our 16 year old cousin, Hanna Young, to visit Wynwood on Saturday. She wanted to see the magnificent murals on many of the warehouses that grace this special place. Hanna is from Los Angeles and this was her first visit to Wynwood. Here is her photo essay.
Labradoodle or fried chicken?
Shar pei or towel?
Dog or bagel?
Dalmatian or ice cream?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r4237MZIb8g
I’m having some fun. Look at the collection of some wild and crazy photos of me. They were created by the filters on Snapchat.
Snapchat is an app that allows you to send self-destructing videos and pictures to other fans. It can only be viewed for a few seconds. The whole idea is that nothing gets stored. Once the receiver views the material, it’s gone.
Sounds a little wacko, but teenagers love it.
You can also add a caption or doodle over a photo on Snapchat. The app has all kinds of fun options. Many folks want to add a video or photo to their “story,” a 24-hour collection of your photos and videos, which they then can broadcast to the world or just your followers.
Maybe, you just have to be young to appreciate this.
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Hazel In Rehearsal
This is a brief inside look at the show Eliot and I are involved in. Hazel is opening in Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, on April 6th. Congratulations Ron Abel, Chuck Steffan! Lissa Levin Guntzelman, Klea Blackhurst, and Joshua Bergasse.
Artists all over the world are sharing tributes to Belgium on Twitter with the hashtag #ArtistsForBelgium.
The image that is being used most of the time is a “splatter-paint outline” of a Smurf in the colors of the Belgian flag. Others are using their own creativity.
According to Mashable, “The Smurfs are the creation of the late Belgian artist Peyo who debuted the small, blue creatures in the late 1950s and have since become a worldwide animation phenomenon.”
Images from Woollip
If you have trouble sleeping on airplanes, the Woollip may be a great solution. Instead of leaning back, try going forward. All you have to do is put your face down into an inflatable pillow. It’s made to sit on top of the tray table. Now, that makes sense.
You can also turn Woollip on its side if you have a window seat. The ultimate convenience is that you can slip your smartphone in the middle of the pillow to watch a movie until you fall asleep. How cool is that?
If you have ever had a professional massage in a chair, you know how incredibly comfortable this position can be. That’s where the idea came from.
The Woollip requires about five breaths to inflate and it folds up to the size of a brick .
Woollip will be available in July after its Kickstarter campaign. It will retail at $30.
Watch the video and read about it in Tech Crunch.
Have a good zzzzzz.
I’m paying tribute to a female cop who saved the life of a child. I don’t know if this video is real, but it sure makes me feel good after watching it. I saw it on Facebook where I was encouraged to share it.
Making The Rounds On The Internet
Can you guess how many girls are in this picture?
Swiss photographer Tiziana Vergari has decided to mess with everyone’s minds by posting this image on Instagram.
Let me know your answer.
Thinking Of You Jill
Our 97 year old dear friend, Jill Strauss, died Sunday morning. She was the mother of our sister-in-law Susan. Her entire life was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and they were devoted to her. You couldn’t ask for more. We will miss you. You treated us like your own.
Just when you thought you knew everything about a drone, also known as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, (UAV), along comes John Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab team with a whole new upgrade.
Drones can now swim. John Hopkins has developed a drone that can actually stay underwater for months at a time, swim to the surface and then fly when needed. I find this astonishing. This could be perfect for the military, plus security and surveillance companies. These new drones can reportedly also withstand water pressure and corrosion, a tremendous feat.
Pricing for this new advancement hasn’t been established yet. The John Hopkins team said it’s not as expensive as you might think. We certainly are living in times of great technological achievement.
See the video for a demostration. Read more about it in Engadget.
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Murano residents of South Beach know how to have fun. A group of us got together last night to celebrate Robert Pascal’s birthday. Robert owns the famous and beloved La Piaggia Beach Club, a big hangout for those who like to party. We are so lucky to have this establishment on our condo premises.
John and Xavier belly dancing.
The birthday boy
Party hearty.
Celebrating their recent purchase..
Getting down
Xavier and Ana
Setting the stage
Getting the full treatnent.
Belly dancers everywhere.
Andres jumps from one party to the next.
Best pals
Getting ready for couscous.
Dick and Xavier are good buddies.
Jane and Bas spreading love. Richard shares the spotlight. .
Benoit keeps the party going.
Steve and his bro brought the ammunition.
Ready for the action.
Marcia and Richie are forever party animals
Ruth and Ana go wild.
Good friends just want to have fun.
The group
Jamie and Ana
Ana and me
Happy to party.
We were swinging.
R & R enjoying the night.
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