Great Pacific Garbage Patch

When I think about the sea it brings to mind many things...

 

  

Sometimes these!

Certainly not this!

 

Or this...

My friend N told me about it and the "Plastiki" Expedition trying to raise awareness

I was shocked that this mass garbage dump existed and that -oh who am I kidding- I was not shocked that it had not made it into the news. It not only stretches throughout most of the pacific ocean, it gathers in large "Islands" (6). Breaking up into smaller and smaller peices that mix in with all levels of the food chain, including us.

This issue has been known about for years.

Makes you think twice about that fish supper


What can we do...?

• Google it
• Check out the pictures, videos and websites
• Tell your friends
• and try to do your bit for Our Planet

Handsome Cat

In Loving memory of Handsome Cat.
Left us 03.02.10
He rests in peace and good company

  

 The best cat I have ever known

Life will not be the same without you

Boogy on Down to some Funky Jazz Beats

Ben Cummings

A Must See

I can not wait for this to come out!

Alice in Wonderland 

 

"Quotes"

Indeed, history is nothing more than a tableau of crimes and misfortunes.

-Voltaire

ECO ART: Brilliant Images Carved into Leaves

by Moe Beitiks, 01/30/10

"Why settle for a postcard of the Mona Lisa, when you could have a hand-carved leaf engraved with her mysterious face? Making art with leaves isn’t a new idea, but several online purveyors have taken the medium to a new level. Offering up intricately cut images of everything from landscapes to the female form to even Napoleon – yes, you can have the face of the famous emperor cut into a leaf and framed - sustainable art just got a little more interesting."

I love this. I don't know how they do it but it looks fantastic. They must be very patient.

Yet another gem form "Inhabit" 

I could just keep adding stuff to my blog from there but I will try to stop now.

Go look for yourselves

New Tech Love

ASUS WAVEFACE ULTRA SMARTPHONE BRACELET

"Want to pretend you’re in a sci-fi movie? The Waveface Ultra can help. Asus’ conceptual OLED wristband doubles as a piece of jewelry and an ultra high-tech smartphone. No word on a release date, but information junkies are sure to be waiting with baited breath."

 

Me Wants!

I Love new tech, I am an out and proud Geek.

If I had the money I would have all sorts of clever, usefull, entertaining and just plain sexy stuff.

I do worry however about the ecological side of all these things. They often use some rather nasty chemicals and materials that do not break down and leach out into the environment. Also, as new tech gets replaced by even new tech the old ones get left in drawers and cupboards, handed on to someone else if they're lucky or in the worst cases-binned. And much of the materials can be reclaimed, so can the tech inside. 

Also, although the western world may be able to keep up with this fast paced and expensive materialism, there are many (most) that can not. Including myself. I remember the first "Palm" I had, it was such a joy and so very clever, it was a hand me down from a friend, and now has passed on to someone else. It is now though almost obsolete, many mobiles phones do much of what my little "Palm" did.

So I was very pleased to be routed via a friend to the site "inhabitat". It is full of ingenious and eco ideas covering a whole spectrum of topics. 

Go check it out and I can garantee you will find something that appeals.

The eco-undies...well need I say more!

"Inhabit"

"Quotes"

Computer games don't affect kids, I mean if Pac Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching pills and listening to repetitive music.
  - Marcus Brigstocke

"The Phone Problem"

My response to Cliff's post

I remember my uncle having one of the early "Car Phones"

It was a like a briefcase

 

My first phone was a hand me down from a friend many years back. It was basic -it made calls!- chunky and the battery went flat fast, but living on the canal it was a useful lifeline.

Oh my how times have changed. -Hoorah!

I now still lagg somewhat behind the wonderful glittering tech that is out there. It is not for lack of want, oh how I love new tech wrapped up in sleek, shiny packaging. However living in an oddly dead zone for mobiles I can not justify the upgrade I would like...

 

 ...perhaps...Probably.

But do I follow the crowd and join the iphone populace or go for some of the other tasties out there? 

I am after all looking, not just for a clever phone but a mini computer; to access my virtual world, keep me in touch with my friends, work and basically manage my life! 

For now I make do with a rather nifty, curvacios little phone and my stallwart PDA. My phone is ace! Beautiful scrolling writing within the phone, telling you who's callling, messages, what music's playing etc.

Plus it doubles as my alarm clock radio while it charges.

I look forward, however,  to the day I move and can indulge my geeky, magpie side and have just One all-in-one gadjet.

Don't worry cliff I still use the good old paper and pen everyday to write, 

but I do also write a lot on my pda.

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This is AWESOME!!!

Muppet-tastic

This is just Brilliant

Oh Wow!



This is gonna be legen... wait for it... dary!

I stumbled across the sublime odditiy that is "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" and I am so glad that I did.
It is from the wonderful and brilliant genes of the Whedon clan.
It's cooky, clever, funny and leaves you wanting more.

And Please let there be more.

It can not be streamed from the official website -what is wrong with the world! Joss Whedon has a large fan base of Brits and others around the world. However it can be found (not the best quality).

I urge you to rush out and buy it

Warmth in the Winter

I am in my red mood at the moment.
Here is a lovely fractal flower from DeviantArt
My latest wallpaper

Blood Lily by ~KainApophysis

I am back again

I keep saying I will be back and regularly post.

Yet again I am saying the same thing. Seems to be a yearly thing.

I may not be regular but I WILL BE BACK

I Promise!

Mothers Day

For my Mother

(Red Tulip by Michelvreeke dA)

I miss you

Oh Bliss

All is right in the world.
(OK slight overstatement)
But behold...


I loved Oscar Wilde's children's stories as a child, although I was totally unaware he was the author until my adult life.
My favourite was "The Happy Prince", even though it made me cry.
It is a beautiful story, all of his are.
So now to find that the wonderful Stephen Fry has voiced them is a true joy to behold. I am very happy indeed.
And although I know that I will weep when my disc arrives I will enjoy remembering my mother reading these stories to me.

Fry's site is also well worth a visit. He Blogs and Twitters constantly.
I salute you sir!
And thank you for all the joy you have brought me over the years.
Long may it continue.

When all else fails...

The Visual Affirmation is not working as I'd hope.
This usually does the trick.
Stunning and Motivating

(Watch in High Quality)



wherethehellismatt

Affirmation

DeviantArt is where I go for pretty much all my image needs.
To collect beautiful images, or use as wallpaper, but mainly inspiration , and a great way to spend some time..

Nature Finds A Way by Aeires

This is my usual wallpaper - I love it so much.
Plus it brings some greenery into the room during winter.

This is my motivational one. To remind me that I am a Fire Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac. I don't have to be so scared all the time.

Fire Dragon By Vladstudio

I can not recomend it enough.

Life

Life has never really been "normal" for me.
Recently "Life" has been praying on my mind a lot.
And been brought into sharp focus
Not pretty.

I've thought a lot about life and death
What it means to be living
What it means to die.

What my life is truly about
And is it all worth it?

At the moment it does not feel that way.
My friends and journalling have helped some.
I hope it feels better soon.

Another tool I have found very helpful recently is Deviantart
So here is something that kind of fits

Life and Death by Liol

I'm Back...I Hope

I can't believe it's been so long since my last post!
I know I've not been the best blogger but still.

I have been very ill and dealing with a lot, hence the - ridiculously - long absence.

I hope to improve and be back posting regularly.

Stay tuned...

Mx