Idealogian

Turn Back Time

My recent absence is hereby retroactively declared a hiatus, which will remain in effect until further notice.

I'm coming up for air only to inform you of the important convenience available from the DVD rewinder, for those of you who always forget to rewind your DVDs.

Alphabet Zoo

Bembo's Zoo (with sound). The 'X', as always, is a little lame, but the rest is quite impressive.

Ronald Reagan Remembered

"You can tell a lot about a fellow's character by his way of eating jelly beans."

-- Ronald Reagan

Muppet Medical

Killing Time

Simple Adventures for Everyday Living:

Along the Lines
Wear a pinstripe suit to work. In the middle of the day, cut along each line with a pair of sharp scissors.

Rooftop Parks
Cover every roof on your block with sod. [I once considered doing this in my living room]

Lo-Fi Serenade
Sing into the intercoms of apartment buildings.

Guerilla Swings
Make swings out of wood boards and thick rope. Go to a local park and hang them from every tree that has an appropriate branch.

Music for Telemarketers
Learn to play a song using the number keys on the telephone. When a telephone solicitor calls, play it for them.

Going Nowhere
Drive (or bus) aimlessly in any direction until you're thoroughly lost. Then work your way back, taking photos to document your adventure.

And more.

Fractal

The Infinite Art of Kerry Mitchell & Janet Parke

Update: My favorites - Ivgenny, Morphos, Sitr, Amaryssein, Lyra Bend, Virgine, Whorl and Inferno.

Update #2: Janet Parke has her own website with more beautiful images.

Believe It Or Not

Google Answers confirms and debunks some of those famous factoids sent out over e-mail. Seems it is actually possible (though difficult) to sneeze with one's eyes open, though it is true that the microwave oven was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a candy bar in his pocket melted.

Medical Tip of the Day

If you're ever referred to go see a hepatologist, make sure the person you go to is actually a hepatologist, and not a herpetologist with a British accent.

The Foundation Of Every Good Marriage

S and B are married; S, a psychology student, is reading "Marital Distress."

S: Oh, no, it's not for us, it's for school. I'm actually realizing more and more what a great husband B is.

Me: You mean by contrast?

S: Yeah. You know, I read about all the typical problems that couples have, like how men have trouble communicating, and B doesn't have any of that. We have great communication because he's really great at communicating.

B: Yup.

Diversions

I've been delinquent lately. Here are some links to keep you distracted:

Multiplayer Thumb-Wrestling

Hand-Eye Coordination Nightmare

"Come Together" in Flash (turn the volume up)

International Jewish Conspiracy (worth exploring!)

Cute Kids