Author Archives: cicada

Poem of the Week: Courage Equal to Desire

Posted on January 14, 2008 by cicada

Because I saw the band last week – they’re not half bad – and no one to whom I mentioned it knew the reference. One of my favorite Yeats poems, written for Maud Gonne, and yes, a good name for … Continue reading →

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London: the Icky Tour

Posted on January 13, 2008 by cicada

Greenhouse, Chelsea Physic Garden As I file away the debris of the last year, I realize that I never finished posting about my week in London this summer. It was exhausting, but by no means exhaustive. I feel foolish that … Continue reading →

Posted in Biology, Destinations, Museum Lust, Science, Wonder Cabinets | 5 Comments

Andrew Severynko

Posted on January 9, 2008 by cicada

Gourmand, 2002 Andrew Severynko Andrew Severynko‘s website reveals an idiosyncratic mix of pastoral watercolors, mixed media, and metal steampunk beasties. He’s represented by Williams Gallery. via feuilleton

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According to their kind?

Posted on January 6, 2008 by cicada

Untitled (zebras) 2006 charcoal on paper Julie Comnick Yesterday I dropped by Julie Comnick’s new show at the Flashpoint Gallery in DC (Jan 4 – Feb 9). I say “dropped by” because, despite her obvious technical skill, my attention was … Continue reading →

Posted in Artists & Art, Biology | 7 Comments

Poem of the Week: renewed by death

Posted on January 3, 2008 by cicada

Untitled Nez Perce County, Idaho I am renewed by death, thought of my death, The dry scent of a dying garden in September, The wind fanning the ash of a low fire. What I love is near at hand, Always, … Continue reading →

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Heart on your sleeve; address on your hand

Posted on January 1, 2008 by cicada

Glove map of London, 1851, by George Shove. Printed map on leather. Long before Googlemaps on an iPhone or handheld GPS devices, there was the very analog Victorian Glove Map. How cool is this? via Mapping the Marvellous

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Poem of the Week: all the world, and I, and surely you

Posted on December 29, 2007 by cicada

Untitled Brompton Cemetary, London “Sonnet XVII” Loving you less than life, a little less Than bitter-sweet upon a broken wall Or brush-wood smoke in autumn, I confess I cannot swear I love you not at all. For there is that … Continue reading →

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Words I learned in 2007

Posted on December 29, 2007 by cicada

A New Year’s tradition: some truly yummy words I learned in the past twelve months. I love adding to my vocabulary, though odds are I’ll never use a single one of these in conversation. 1. aquamanile 2. scacchic 3. imbricated … Continue reading →

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Awwwww

Posted on December 20, 2007 by cicada

National Geographic  I used to have a pet hooded rat, which is why I think the giant rat recently discovered in Indonesia is actually kinda cute. Plus, it’s almost as large as my cat! It would be hilarious to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Biology, Frivolity | 2 Comments

London signage

Posted on December 18, 2007 by cicada

Is there some sort of typological standard for disembodied medical hands? I took this picture in London, and thought nothing of it at the time – but it does strongly resemble the hands in Nicole Natri’s collage, and the descriptions of … Continue reading →

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