Couch Surfing—The internet has made it easy to find alternative housing arrangements. whether you are traveling as a tourist, are on a visa run or are a full-time nomad. There are scores of couch surfing matchmaker sites, with different business models. They can also be used as temporary housing while you look for a place [...]

A riotous place with too much to see and too much to do. Cram-packed with the most interesting places on the internet… Not updated since 2007 or so. Still worth your while. Don’t forget to feed the goldfish… Plep Plep Plep

I love this photo. The Artwork of Charles Vess is positively among my favorite illustrations of all time. This is an illustration from the 20th anniversary of “Moonheart” by Charles De Lint. I love the bookstore and the concept that Vess has impersonated with Merry Dancers Old Book and Antique Emporium. Lovely. Exceptional ambiance. Draws [...]

“Watching a child’s laughter teaches a candle’s flame how to dance.” ~ Dr. SunWolf “There is nothing better in the world, in the whole of life, than to hear children laugh.” ~ed parton

STEAMPUNK: Defining the Indefinable “STEAMPUNK = Mad Scientist Inventor [invention (steam x airship or metal man/baroque stylings) x (pseudo) Victorian setting] + progressive or reactionary politics x adventure plot.” (Steampunk Bible , Jeff Vandermeer) A hero is implied in the equation, but for those of us who love our romance, we also need to: + [...]

Recent stumblings that are fun, interesting, or useful. Tipnut – Thousands of Tips and Projects for you to enjoy. Tipnut is a site where you can tips and projects about cleaning, DIY projects, food, household and health. It may not look like a repository of incredibly useful information but it is. Take a look at [...]

I love little stuff… the smaller and cuter the better. I am a sucker for little kids and the joy in their face as they discover the world. This little web tidbit brings more joy to that lilliputian fixation… Less Than 100 grams explores all things that weigh less than … wait for it … [...]

It doesn’t get much better than this… 51 trips through enemy fire, by herself… How many other stories, of all types, need to be told…

My sentiments exactly… Anna Scott: I can’t believe you have that picture on your wall. William: You like Chagall? Anna Scott: I do. It feels like how being in love should be. Floating through a dark blue sky. William: With a goat playing the violin. Anna Scott: Yes – happiness isn’t happiness without a violin-playing [...]

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