If you’re an appreciator of National Geographic, then take this as a heads up on a project they’re tackling throughout this year…
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Winter Wonderland: China-Style
The northern Chinese city of Harbin is known, at home and increasingly abroad, for its winter festival.
“Why,” you ask?
Well, let’s just say that the Chinese approach of “Go big or don’t bother”–see the Great Wall and the Three Gorges Dam–is also in full effect with their ice and snow sculptures.
Below is one example. More can be seen HERE.

Movie Night
My lovely wife and I have been waiting for a chance to rent a movie and enjoy it with friends. Tonight is the night.
Time for some Dinner With Schmucks…
If you call tonight, it’s my hope that the laughter will drown out the ringing phone.
Homemade Spaceship
Beautiful Things
Gungor: A band I should have learned about sooner.
Here’s a sample…