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So the guy who started the big bang theory was a Catholic priest. I love the picture of him with Einstein.

So the guy who started the big bang theory was a Catholic priest. I love the picture of him with Einstein.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=39553567

Read it - You can skip thanking me and go plus the OP...

Read it - You can skip thanking me and go plus the OP...

Originally shared by Blythe Ayne

Fantasy Friday
Halloween!
Today, the dark side reigns
All our hidden selves come to light
In the secret passageways
Of Halloween night

Revelers take to the streets
Or crowd into homes and bars
Concealed behind a million masks
A million vivacious stars

The quite, reserved mom
In a tutu reveals silken thighs
While the tight-laced accountant
Lurks behind a wild pirate guise

Arrrrrrrr!

The gorgeous night club stripper
Is dressed as a nun
And the street-beat police officer
Wears prison garb and has no gun

The conservative couple
Always proper as can be 
Appear on the scene as each other
He as she and she as he

The huge three-hundred pound man
Is a kewpie doll nearly undressed
Wearing but flesh-colored tights
And a tiny little vest 

Down the street slithers a dragon
Covered in thousands of scales
Facing a band of ancient warriors
Brandishing swords with mighty yells

Fairies abound waving their wands
Dancing around with fluttering wings
Granting wishes with fairy dust glitter
To everyone whether paupers or kings

Oh, where am I? You may ask
That’s me, invisible by the wall
With camera and notebook, reporting
Thinking, “How I love you all!” 
                         A Love Story by Blythe Ayne

Have an enchanting Halloween, Everyone!

        Halloween Night – image in the public domain

     More about the human family in short story form: Lovely Frights for Lonely Nights – http://bit.ly/LovelyFrightsBlytheAyne

#fantasyfriday  
#halloween  
#darkside  
#HiddenSelves  
#SecretPassageways  
#AMillionMasks  
#stars  
#pirate  
#arrrrrrrrr  
#policeofficer  
#kewpiedoll  
#dragon  
#Warriors  
#swords  
#fairies  
#wands  
#wings  
#GrantingWishes  
#fairydust  
#Paupers  
#kings  
#whereami  
#thewall  
#camera  
#notebook  
#reporting  
#iloveyouall

Poll workers handing out guides - sounds legit !

Poll workers handing out guides - sounds legit !
http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2014/10/29/irregularities-misinformation-tennessees-early-voting/

Yep, I get it and agree. I wonder if even when we're alone if we don't have a special mask (or 2) for that. Do we fool ourselves too ?

Happy Halloween !

Happy Halloween !
I haven't carved a pumpkin in about ten years. After looking a a couple of dozen templates and google images and a few "how-to's" I was ready. So I spread out a couple of layers of newspaper and got my implements of destruction out and there was a simple one pictured in a local grocery store ad. It looked a lot easier than the one I'd picked out...
(pix of the process are in my photos if you want to see)

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The Pull of the Tractor

The Pull of the Tractor
I know that opposites are supposed to attract. Why then, am I drawn to old rusty broken down stuff. I love the chain-linked steering.  This is where the farmer stood and steered. That door with the lever is where he'd toss is some wood. (or coal) I'll bet i...

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Oh Bother - Where are thou ?

Oh Bother - Where are thou ?
And so, as fellow Christians flock to church parking lots this Halloween, let me encourage you to stay home. Stay in the place God put you. Walk your streets and meet your neighbors.  Don’t miss out on the opportunity to build lasting, real relationships with the people in your life.  Be the hands and feet of Christ in a Spiderman costume.  And in so doing, may you experience once again the joy that being salt and light in a dark world brings. 
http://www.redletterchristians.org/trunk-treat-something-better/

Bill Who ???

Bill Who ???
Seriously though, kudos to the admins. Supporting free speach is a good thing.
IMHO - the students should go and just turn their backs on him. Or spend all the time he's speaking'  texting and talking on their phones. 
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/10/berkeley-administration-overrules-students-bill-maher-still-invited-to-speak-at-commencement/

This is what you get when you run trains on tracks in the Tennessee woods.. Well, if you don't run them very often anyway.

This is what you get when you run trains on tracks in the Tennessee woods.. Well, if you don't run them very often anyway.

#leavesonthursday Leaves On Thursday curated by Mehdia Ridder

For #stairsthursday I want to share this with Stairs Thursday ans Liz MC It's from the spooky little town of Adams, TN. The site (or sight)- of the Bell Witch Haunting. http://www.bellwitch.org/

For #stairsthursday  I want to share this with Stairs Thursday ans Liz MC It's from the spooky little town of Adams, TN.  The site (or sight)- of the Bell Witch Haunting. http://www.bellwitch.org/
This was a tough shot. The only way to show the scary stairs left the brick facade totally blown out. I couldn't pass these up though...

I rarely share things that weren't made public. It's a passive aggressive thing. You can't get more P.A. than a scarecrow though, can you now ?

I rarely share things that weren't made public. It's a passive aggressive thing. You can't get more P.A. than a scarecrow though, can you now ?
be warned super cool article with tons of cool links. Don't get lost...

Originally shared by Capt. John Swallow

More to this story than ye may know...
http://modernfarmer.com/2014/05/scarecrow-history-effigy/

Pope Pius XII described evolution as a valid scientific approach to the development of humans in 1950 !

Pope Pius XII described evolution as a valid scientific approach to the development of humans in 1950 !
http://news.yahoo.com/pope-francis-says-big-bang-theory-does-not-184558435.html

#waterfallwednesday As the weather turns nippley, I may not be taking too many new WFW pictures for a while...

#waterfallwednesday  As the weather turns nippley, I may not be taking too many new WFW pictures for a while...

~This is almost enough to make me think of moving to Minnesota~

~This is almost enough to make me think of moving to Minnesota~

Originally shared by S. Rain Lawrence

A client wrote a really sweet article about me for her blog!

http://thedomesticallychallengedmom.wordpress.com/2014/10/25/umbrella-studios-llc/
http://thedomesticallychallengedmom.wordpress.com/2014/10/25/umbrella-studios-llc

Umbrella Studios LLC

http://thedomesticallychallengedmom.wordpress.com/2014/10/25/umbrella-studios-llc/

#wordlessonwednesday #wordlesswednesday

#wordlessonwednesday   #wordlesswednesday

Question: what's the deal with the little "connect to device" thingie up in the corner ?

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I saw this in a reply to a question from the Fabulous Jane Ellen on a different platform. If you're not following her yet, you're missing out on all sorts of varieties of goodness. The lady has type G+ blood in her veins.

I saw this in a reply to a question from the Fabulous Jane Ellen on a different platform. If you're not following her yet, you're missing out on all sorts of varieties of goodness. The lady has type G+ blood in her veins.
http://www.bustle.com/articles/44162-which-wine-pairs-with-my-halloween-candy-heres-how-to-tell-for-the-classiest-halloween-ever

Lizzie ? Is that you ???

Lizzie  ? Is that you ???

Just a little something for #treetuesday Tree Tuesday

Just a little something for #treetuesday   Tree Tuesday 
 Curated by Christina Lawrie ,  Allan Cabrera , Ralph Mendoza  , Kim Troutman  and David R Robinson

My favorite kind of photowalk. Two steps out of the front door.

My favorite kind of photowalk. Two steps out of the front door. 
#mistymonday   (SOOC - naturally) Martin Rak Misty Monday

A #spidersunday reshare...

A #spidersunday  reshare...
It was only after I took this (and a dozen other) shots that I discovered that this little cutie pie has a reputation for biting people. 
http://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.asp?identification=Yellow-Sac-Spider

Originally shared by ted kelly

speechless #wordlessonwednesday   #wordlesswednesday

This is a fantastic picture Brendan Walsh

This is a fantastic picture Brendan Walsh 

Originally shared by Brendan Walsh

5dayblackandwhitechallenge ted kelly 

Day 4

An exposed tree survives the north easterly winds that strikes the coast of Kerry.  Battered  by ocean  storms  storms and salty water, it continues to hold fast, a kind of triumph over adversity, it continues to flower.

Day 5 - The End ! #5dayblackandwhitechallenge with a hint of #selfiesunday thrown in for good measure. I actually painted this from a webcam shot some time ago. It's now in the collection of a famous artist and writer and scholarly, sexy and mysterious lady who hopefully will accept the 5 day challenge herself.

Day 5 - The End ! #5dayblackandwhitechallenge  with a hint of #selfiesunday  thrown in for good measure. I actually painted this from a webcam shot some time ago. It's now in the collection of a famous artist and writer and scholarly, sexy and mysterious lady who hopefully will accept the 5 day challenge herself. 
What do you think Bliss Morgan Can you spare a share and bring along five friends ? All you have to do is show us your goodies favorite pictures in black and white for five days. Tag me and someone else and join the party. Hashtag all the things too...
BTW - Her books make great Christmas presents,
h/t to paula contreras for my invite !

Gary Posner and RustySunday #rustysunday

Gary Posner and RustySunday  #rustysunday  
I went through Music City yesterday on the way to see the Bell Witch Cave. Sorry I didn't let you know I was in town. It was not a good (5 hour long) trip and I was sort of bummed out...
I did however manage to make the best of it with this. Hope all is "misty" with you this morning (lol)

Originally shared by David Brin

Originally shared by David Brin

All right, this is Mother Jones.  Still, any conservative American who actually has the guts to look at these graphics will come away realizing that we truly are at 1933 again.  And that we will need to do something about skyrocketing wealth disparities that threatened every past generation of the American Experiment. And that Supply Side Voodoo Economics assurances have by now proved 100% lies.

 Past generations found reasonable, compromise solutions and negotiated pragmatically to both keep vibrant capitalist flat-open-fair competition AND maintain social mobility.  

Indeed, it is to prevent such negotiations that today’s oligarchs have financed the destruction of politics in the US (e.g. the “Hastert Rule” that no republican may ever negotiate with democrats, over anything, ever.) It is for that reason that the right spares no effort to call Franklin Roosevelt the same thing as Satan Incarnate… even though our parents in the Greatest Generation adored him more than any other human being.

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/10/charts-income-inequality-recession-survival-richest

Fact, is, FDR effectively SAVED capitalism and the wealthy, in America.  The aristo fools who demonize him and seek to restore feudalism seem too stupid to realize the alternative to a middle class America — such as FDR built — is not feudalism… but tumbrels.  They should be the ones seeking a new Roosevelt.
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/10/charts-income-inequality-recession-survival-richest

No trick just a treat.

No trick just a treat.

Originally shared by Charles Barouch

Signal Boost Requested
All four Theme-Thologies for free on Halloween.

There's a catch: You need a coupon code. If you want one, send an email (by October 30th 2014) to Theme-Thology@HDWPbooks.com with a subject of either:

Invasion
Day I Died
New Myths
Real World Unreal 

If you want a coupon for more than one, put all the ones you want in the subject line.
Coupon will work for sideloaded Kindle, Nook, or Kobo reading.

#themethology   #invasion   #dayidied   #newmyths   #realworldunreal

It sounds like he could use some medical marijuana ?

It's #goaturday baby ! Let's party...

It's #goaturday  baby ! Let's party...
http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/shake-and-bake/bubba-wallace-s-goat-party-yeah-you-read-that-right-051414

paula contreras asked me to show five pictures of mine in black and white. Here is my 4th one in my #5dayblackandwhitechallenge series.

paula contreras asked me to show five pictures of mine in black and white. Here is my 4th one in my #5dayblackandwhitechallenge  series.
I'm going to tag Fred Robel to play along. 
Here's the deal - post 5 pix either new or old. Tag to peep who dragged you into it and invite someone else. Oh and hashtag all the things.
BTW - This is Hope Jones about ten minutes before she became Hope Kelly. She doesn't plus too much (ever) but she put up with me all the time...

I can't spell it but maybe you have poltergeists ?

It's #sketchgurusaturday and my lazy thumb is not getting along with my phone. H/T to Christina Lihani (and Happy Birthday !) Also props to paula contreras and Oscar Lovett

It's #sketchgurusaturday and my lazy thumb is not getting along with my phone. H/T to Christina Lihani (and Happy Birthday !) Also props to paula contreras and Oscar Lovett

I’ve been using SketchGuru and I think you might like it. Check out from your Android phone:

I’ve been using SketchGuru and I think you might like it. Check out from your Android phone:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.seventeenmiles.sketch

Sent from my Android.

I’ve been using SketchGuru and I think you might like it. Check out from your Android phone:

I’ve been using SketchGuru and I think you might like it. Check out from your Android phone:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.seventeenmiles.sketch

Sent from my Android.

Oh how I miss Florida. Where the voting and politics was so much more open, honest and fair...

Oh how I miss Florida. Where the voting and politics was so much more open, honest and fair...
http://knoxblogs.com/humphreyhill/2014/10/24/voting-machines-changing-yes-amendment-1/

This is the half way point for my Five Day Challenge from the quintessentially angelic paula contreras, Since this is the high point of this project, I thought a very special photographer was needed to help us out.

This is the half way point for my Five Day Challenge from the quintessentially angelic paula contreras, Since this is the high point of this project, I thought a very special photographer was needed to help us out.
What do you say, Tonya Freed ? Are you up to accepting the #5dayblackandwhitechallenge  ? I see you've been busy lately so on the off chance that you've not seen the "specs":

Any B&W shot, old or new. Shot in mono or converted. Tag the peep who drew you in and ask someone else to play. Oh, and just for fun. No pressure so enjoy the ride.

Added photos to LPC Contest #25: My Favorite Season.

Added photos to LPC Contest #25: My Favorite Season.
events/gallery/clbl8ugholmrab2c92ub7kiiq0g

For my last offering in the #5dayblackandwhitechallenge that Michelle Smith invited me to, I decided to just #phoneitin . I shot it and processed it and shared it all from a very cheap camera.This is Lizzie and she lives in Cookeville, TN (not too far from the famously photogenic Bob)

For my last offering in the #5dayblackandwhitechallenge  that Michelle Smith invited me to, I decided to just #phoneitin .   I shot it and processed it and shared it all from a very cheap camera.This is Lizzie and she lives in Cookeville, TN (not too far from the famously photogenic Bob)
She is going to challenge the photogenically famous Jim Herrin to upload a quintuple of pictures in black and white. They can be old or new and edited however he see fit.
Jim, If you choose accept the challenge, this msg. won't self-destruct or anything, but I hope you'll tag me and invite some other sucker googler to join us in the party. They just have to be pix either by you, of you or even out of an old shoe box of yours.

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I think your poem

I think your poem
While delightful to people
might confuse the dog

Originally shared by Kirk Jordan

The Infamous "Hi Cow" Haiku

Well, that was surreal.  I just met one of Japan's highly esteemed poets - Shokan Kondo.  He is in Arkansas to headline a meeting of the American Haiku Society (or something like that.)   I told him that I had written one haiku in my life.   So I recited it for him.  He liked it and had me write it down in one of his journals.

Hello Dog, Hi Cow
Salutations to the Frog
Everyone Wave.

Where in the world did you find a picture of a hog on ice ?

paula contreras thinks I'm challenged me to post some black and white pictures for five days in a row. I'm going to pass the favor on to one of my favorite photographic gurus. By now I'm sure you all know the drill.

paula contreras  thinks I'm challenged me to post some black and white pictures for five days in a row. I'm going to pass the favor on to one of my favorite photographic gurus. By now I'm sure you all know the drill.
#5dayblackandwhitechallenge  What say you Oscar Lovett ?

And then what do I do ?

And then what do I do ?
I forgot to change my sharing options and I didn't share my own shot publicly.

Originally shared by ted kelly

Brendan Walsh is my pick  for the #5dayblackandwhitechallenge  today. I hope he posts publicly because he has a great eye and his picture from yesterday was fantastic.
This is my day 4 shot for Michelle Smith

Brendan Walsh is my pick for the #5dayblackandwhitechallenge today. I hope he posts publicly because he has a great eye and his picture from yesterday was fantastic.

Brendan Walsh is my pick  for the #5dayblackandwhitechallenge  today. I hope he posts publicly because he has a great eye and his picture from yesterday was fantastic.
This is my day 4 shot for Michelle Smith

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I love all my "photographer" buddies. I do and I've learned so much and they're generous and helpful in so many ways.

I love all my "photographer" buddies. I do and I've learned so much and they're generous and helpful in so many ways.
Then there's other folks. Ones who have their own vision. Peeps like this who have incredible, amazing things to show us. This right here is a perfect example of why we (us shutter bugs) should look outside of our usual photo circles and challenge some other people.
Do it ! I challenger you. I dare you...

Originally shared by Joyce Donahue

For day 3 of my #5dayblackandwhitechallenge  a photo I took at one of our local retreat centers. I've always been fascinated by the intricate branches of bare trees. Thanks for tagging me ted kelly 

So, for my next person, I invite Thomas Sanjurjo to start the #5dayblackandwhitechallenge . Please post a black and white photo every day for 5 days. It must be yours, but it can be new or old. Don't forget the hashtag and don't forget to tag a new person to join in on the challenge.

I had one of these cuties hitch a ride in my hair yesterday. Today I discovered that they have no qualms about biting people, perhaps repeatedly...

I had one of these cuties hitch a ride in my hair yesterday. Today I discovered that they have no qualms about biting people, perhaps repeatedly...
http://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.asp?identification=Yellow-Sac-Spider

speechless #wordlessonwednesday #wordlesswednesday

speechless #wordlessonwednesday   #wordlesswednesday

olga belov Was wondering if there were witches in Florida.

olga belov Was wondering if there were witches in Florida. 
http://www.weirdus.com/states/florida/ghosts/cassandaga/index.php

So, paula contreras tagged me in the 5day thing and I figured - what the heck ?

So, paula contreras tagged me in the 5day thing and I figured - what the heck ?
I'm going outside the list of usual suspects and trying to entice folks who don't alway usually post photos to join in the fun. What say you Rob L Woodson III ? Are you up to a chjallenge ? If so:
Tag me and invite someone else for the next five days to post a picture in black and white, Use an old one or a new one and edit it or not however you like. (It's just for fun, no pressure at all) If you have a color picture and need a hint on how to convert it just let me know. Last but not least - use the hashtag #5dayblackandwhitechallenge   in your post and amaze us (or entertain or even enlighten, whatever floats your boat)

Woohoo ! I'm half way through the 5 Day B&W challenge. I am ever so delighted that the "light whisperer" herself Michelle Smith asked me to participate.

Woohoo ! I'm half way through the 5 Day B&W challenge. I am ever so delighted that the "light whisperer" herself Michelle Smith asked me to participate. 
Feel free to ask me if you would like to join in the fun.Since I've just begun it anew, I have lots of people to pick. Just share a photo in black and white. It can be old or new and you can even scan in your grand mama's wedding pix if you want to. If you have a cool camera shot and need help turning into a b&w shot or editing help, just let me know.
Then tag me and invite someone else, every day for five days and you will automatically win ! Oh, yeah - please add the #5dayblackandwhitechallenge  to your post. Today I'm going to beg Zissy Foy to step up to the plate.

Maybe you should just set him a place at the table ?

HELP !

HELP !
I feel bad that sometimes I post pictures and links and stuff to curated themes without tagging the curators.It just seems like so much work. I understand why it's important. I see plenty of spam and junk and realize that it's the best way to keep track of it and all...
 There has to be an easier way than having to +their names ever time you post ??? 
Anybody know a good trick they can share ?

I needle to post something for #treetuesday ...

I needle to post something for  #treetuesday  ...

#TreeTuesday ( Tree Tuesday )  Curated by Christina Lawrie ,  Allan Cabrera , Ralph Mendoza  , Kim Troutman  and David R Robinson

WHOA !

WHOA !
Thanks to su ann lim for posting such an incredible performance. 

Originally shared by 2CELLOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVH1Y15omgE&feature=autoshare

Michelle Smith asked me if I wanted to take part in the #5dayblackandwhitechallenge and I was thrilled. I took this one years ago on my first "smart" but cheap phone. You know what they say about the best camera being the one you have with you...

Michelle Smith asked me if I wanted to take part in the #5dayblackandwhitechallenge  and I was thrilled. I took this one years ago on my first "smart" but cheap phone. You know what they say about the best camera being the one you have with you...
So here's the dealio - post a picture every day for five days. Old or new, as long as it's yours. Edited or not as long as it's posted in black and white. Have fun and invite someone else to play too. Don't forget to tag the one who invited you  or the hashtag and let's see what you got.
For my 2nd victim, I'd like to invite Joyce Donahue.

I love the #mistymonday theme...

I love the #mistymonday  theme...
Thanks to Martin Rak and Misty Monday

Yay ! I finally received an invitation to the 5dayblackandwhitechallenge

Yay ! I finally received an invitation to the 5dayblackandwhitechallenge 
Thank you Michelle Smith, I'm going to enjoy every day of this.
So if I understand it - We can use old or new pictures and either shoot or share b&w or convert them (which I did here).into b&w shots.
Then just tag the person who invited you and include the hashtag #5dayblackandwhitechallenge   and invite someone else to join the party. So without further ado - I'm asking Connie Hollenden to please grab a phone or a camera or even a scrapbook and give it a whirl.

Thank you Liz MC for the invite to #hqspcolorsplash ! I'm honored and excited and would like to invite Beth Baker to join the party.

Thank you Liz MC    for the invite to #hqspcolorsplash  !  I'm honored and excited and would like to invite Beth Baker   to join the party.

Rules:
1) mention who invited you
2) invite three new friends to participate
3) post the rules
4) hashtag with #hqspcolorsplash

I understand how rough this is on you guys. Hang in there and my best wishes and prayers are with you.

My guess would be hobbits.

My guess would be hobbits.

Originally shared by Eli Fennell

Where Man Meets Nature

I snapped this yesterday at a church parking lot.  I have no idea why they bricked up the hollow of the tree like this (if anyone has seen this before or knows the purpose, feel free to mention it in the comments), but it's a fascinating marriage of man and nature.

#NaturePhotography

Aww look - It's a puppy*

Aww look - It's a puppy*

*a puppy sized #spidersunday  that is !
http://news.yahoo.com/goliath-encounter-puppy-sized-spider-surprises-scientist-rainforest-125720953.html

Thank you Liz MC for the invite to #hqspcolorsplash ! I'm honored and would like to invite debi scott to join the party.

Thank you Liz MC   for the invite to #hqspcolorsplash  !  I'm honored and would like to invite debi scott  to join the party.

Rules:
1) mention who invited you
2) invite three new friends to participate
3) post the rules
4) hashtag with #hqspcolorsplash

I wanted a really great grate shot for #rustysunday to share with Gary Posnerand RustySunday. I decided to freak it up a little just because you guys have been sharing such effin' awesome rusty pictures that it's just about impossible to keep up.

I wanted a really great grate shot for #rustysunday to share with Gary Posnerand RustySunday. I decided to freak it up a little just because you guys have been sharing such effin' awesome rusty pictures that it's just about impossible to keep up.

Since it's #goaturday and I usually take a bath my self on #goaturdayeveryday ...

Since it's #goaturday  and I usually take a bath my self on #goaturdayeveryday  ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy5xZ68oEmI

Thank you Liz MC for the invite to #hqspcolorsplash ! I'm honored and would like to take a wild shot (heehee) and invite one spectacular photographic (and photogenic) celebrity to join the fun. If I dare be so bold:

Thank you Liz MC  for the invite to #hqspcolorsplash  !  I'm honored and would like to take a wild shot (heehee) and invite one spectacular photographic  (and photogenic) celebrity to join the fun. If I dare be so bold:
 "Hey hey, Chrysta Rae, what do you say ? Would you like to play ?

Rules:
1) mention who invited you
2) invite three new friends to participate
3) post the rules
4) hashtag with #hqspcolorsplash

Since breakfast is such an important meal and #sketchgurusaturday is such an important day...

Since breakfast is such an important meal and #sketchgurusaturday is such an important day...
Cheers to Christina Lihani and paula contreras and Oscar Lovett

Originally shared by Yonatan Zunger

Originally shared by Yonatan Zunger

The Gods of the World: A group called "The 40 Foundation" put together this rather extraordinary infographic of the world's religions and how they're (historically) related to one another. It's a phylogenetic tree of the gods.

I can't say that this diagram is complete, nor that it shows every possible cross-pollination; it would be very hard to do so, given just how intricate this aspect of history is. Likewise, it's hard to define the boundaries between various sects, at times; while the Protestants are very famous for each sect having its own name and being firmly opposed to those schismatics from the Popular Front of Judea, many other religious divisions have been more subtle, two groups simply moving away from each other over time, or one group simply adopting a radically different theology without telling anyone. But the image is detailed enough that you can clearly see phenomena like the Protestant Reformation, the emergence of Islam, and quite a few other historical events very visually. And to nitpick a work this complex feels almost petty.

You can view single images at the link, or a zoomable version (with an admittedly crappy UI) at http://funki.com.ua/ru/portfolio/lab/world-religions-tree/ . 

h/t Alex Fink for finding this.
http://000024.org/religions_tree/index.html

Originally shared by Liz MC

Originally shared by Liz MC

2014 September, some characters at the KC Renaissance Festival
#KCRenFest   #renaissancefestival  

Thank you Marjolein Caniels  for the invite to #hqspcolorsplash  !  This is my second invite, so I'll invite one additional person.  I'd like ted kelly to join in the fun!

Rules:
1) mention who invited you
2) invite three new friends to participate
3) post the rules
4) hashtag with #hqspcolorsplash  

ColorsOnFriday curated by Karsten Meyer Britta Rogge  #colorsonfriday

Go Go GODZILLA Blue Oyster Cult

Go Go GODZILLA Blue Oyster Cult

Originally shared by John Stavropoulos

IT HAPPENED TO ME: I've Been Forced Out Of My Home And Am Living In Constant Fear Because Of Relentless Death Threats From Gamergate

Link: http://www.xojane.com/it-happened-to-me/brianna-wu-gamergate

"They threatened the wrong woman this time. I am the Godzilla of bitches. I have a backbone of pure adamantium, and I’m sick of seeing them abuse my friends."

"The misogynists and the bullies and the sadist trolls of patriarchal gaming culture threatened to murder me and rape my corpse, and I did not back down. They tried to target my company’s financial assets and I did not back down. They tried to impersonate me on Twitter in an attempt to professionally discredit me and I did not back down."

"My name is Brianna Wu. Ordinarily, I develop videogames with female characters that aren’t girlfriends, bimbos and sidekicks. I am a software engineer, a popular public speaker and an expert in the Unreal engine."

"Today, I’m being targeted by a delusional mob called Gamergate.”

"I have to be honest. A mob telling you they will castrate your husband, make you choke to death on the parts, murder any children you might have and then rape your ass until it bleeds has a way of scaring the hell out of you."

"But, you know, because I am the Godzilla of bitches, by Saturday morning I was pissed off. I’m talking Jack Bauer pissed off. So, I decided I was going to do everything in my power to stop these fuckers."

"Thanks in part to Wil Wheaton, one of my tweets about the death threats went mega viral. The press started calling. I wanted to crawl into a hole, but I pushed through and talked to them. Kotaku ran a story. Re/code ran a story. Polygon ran a story. I was barely sleeping or eating, but I pulled myself together for MSNBC and CNN. The anti-Gamergate movement started to catch fire. Over 100 stories have been written all over the world because I’m sick of these asshats taking out my friends and I’m calling them on their shit."

"There’s no easy way to say this. I am a massive target for Gamergate/8chan.co right now and it is having horrible consequences for my life. They tried to hack my company financially on Saturday, taking out our company’s assets. They’ve tried to impersonate me on Twitter in an effort to discredit me. They are making burner accounts to send lies about my private life to prominent journalists. They’ve devastated the metacritic users’ score of my game, Revolution 60, lowering it to 0.3 out of 100."

"With all of this, my only hope is that my colleagues in the industry will stand by me -- and recognize the massive target I made myself standing up to these lunatics."

"I woke up twice last night to noises in the room, gasping with fear that someone was there to murder me. I can barely function without fear or jumpiness or hesitation. I’ve been driven from my home. My husband says he feels like he’s been shot."

"I am mad as hell at these people, and I’m not going to let them keep destroying the women I love and respect."

"In part, because of the press campaign I’ve done in the last five days against Gamergate, the jig is up. The Entertainment Software Association, the largest trade group in our industry, denounced the movement. Vox ran an editorial about the pattern established with the threats against me, “Angry misogyny is now the primary face of #GamerGate .” And journalistic enterprises like Giant Bomb, which had sat on the sidelines, are finally discussing the issue."

"Gamergate, I have one message for you so listen up."

"When you take your last dying breath, I want you to know this. It was an absolute pleasure knocking you on your ass for the fine women in this field."

Link: http://www.xojane.com/it-happened-to-me/brianna-wu-gamergate

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