Category Archives: Destinations

Places to go & things to do.

Our country is large, but our Wal-Marts are larger

Posted on August 16, 2007 by cicada

I just finished driving from Seattle to Washington, DC, which explains my neglect of the blog. I’ve been more concerned with straightening out last-minute snafus via cell phone, than with posting here. And sadly, I was traveling alone, so I … Continue reading →

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But where’s the Cephalopod counter?

Posted on August 7, 2007 by cicada

Every biologist secretly craves seafood counters labeled “Crustacea” in beautiful art deco lettering. Thank you, Harrods.

Posted in Biology, Destinations, Frivolity | 4 Comments

Wrong continent.

Posted on August 6, 2007 by cicada

Portobello Road, London This is not what I usually envision when I think of “Chelsea galleries.” But to be fair, their Chelsea did come first.

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Damn you, Tate Gallery!

Posted on July 31, 2007 by cicada

The Lady of Shalott, 1888 John William Waterhouse I arrived at the Tate Britain (better known by its former name, the Tate Gallery) Monday morning, only to discover that their entire inventory of pre-Raphaelites had been removed from display a … Continue reading →

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Good company

Posted on July 27, 2007 by cicada

Today I visited Darwin and Chaucer in Westminster Abbey. Newton was there too, but he was being all standoffish behind an iron railing (possibly to deter enthusiastic fans of The Da Vinci Code, but more likely for some liturgical reason). … Continue reading →

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Lakewold

Posted on July 10, 2007 by cicada

a girl whose hair is yellower than torchlight should wear no headdress but fresh flowers -Sappho (translated by Mary Barnard) I’ll be traveling for the next three weeks, so posts will be sparse. But I’ll be on the lookout for … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Photography | 2 Comments

Gas Works Park

Posted on June 18, 2007 by cicada

Last weekend I discovered Seattle’s Gas Works Park. By accident. And ended up on a tour through the derelict gasworks – led by the park’s designer, Richard Haag. The structures are fenced off, so I got the impression this was … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Museum Lust, My Artwork, Photography, Retrotechnology | 15 Comments

Boston’s Harcourt Bindery

Posted on June 9, 2007 by cicada

I love gears, I love type, I love paper art: virtual field trip, courtesy of the Rag & Bone Blog.

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Recent blog buzz on anatomical models

Posted on May 31, 2007 by cicada

Anatomical Venus Wax Model at the Semmelweiss Medical Museum by Curious Expeditions Some posts on one of my favorite topics: first, Curious Expeditions had a first-hand account of a visit to the Josephinum. Then, Proceedings of the Athanasius Kircher Society … Continue reading →

Posted in Biology, Destinations, Museum Lust, Science, Wonder Cabinets | 3 Comments

The battle between art and science begins (its US run)

Posted on May 7, 2007 by cicada

“Science-in-fiction” novelist/chemist Carl Djerassi’s play Phallacy marks its American premiere this month, hosted by Redshift Productions. The play’s teaser? “The battle between art and science begins.” If I were in NYC I’d definitely go see this, although I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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