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A Fool

“A fool with a tool is still a fool.” From Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

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The Making Museum, Derby

If you happen to be in the Midlands of England try to visit the Museum of Making. It is a museum re-imagined to be more like an attic. There are collections of all kind of things including railway signs.It was a serendipitous visit. Thanks to brother Tom for showing it to me.

Opportunity

“Opportunity is often there, but it rarely knocks.”

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Feeding Animals

A sign at the High Desert Museum in Bend: “Please do not feed the wild animals. They become reliant and soon will want cell phones.” Excellent museum that had a special exhibit about beaver but not a live beaver.

Huntington Spring

Nurit and I went to the Huntington Library twice last week.  Once to see the train exhibit and once for a special members tour. No photos were allowed in the train exhibit. What a beautiful place.  This is the new conservatory.  It is reminiscent of Kew Gardens. The famous former red bridge in the Japanese Garden The rose garden is especially beautiful this year with the new rosarian in charge and lot of activity going on. See a few more pictures on Flickr or go… Read More »Huntington Spring