THIS WEEK IS ABOUT MYSELF.
1. SOUNDTRACK OF THE DAY
Another brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd
Inflatable pigs - The original Pink Floyd pig was designed by Roger Waters and built in December 1976 by the artist Jeffrey Shaw. In 2011 Pink Floyd's iconic flying pig has made a comeback - a new 30-foot, helium-filled balloon floated high above Battersea Power Station to mark the reissue of the band's 14 studio albums.
2. PLACES TO KNOW
Source:Youtube video
Check Point Charlie - Checkpoint Charlie was on Friedrichstrasse, near Kochstrasse. It was the only crossing between West Berlin and East Berlin that could be used by Americans and other foreigners, and by members of the Allied Forces. The other six checkpoints were for residents of West Berlin or West Germany. Check this Youtube video. It was made before the Berlin wall coming down in 1989.
3. PEOPLE TO DISCOVER
Benjamin Franklin - inventor of the glass harmonica. G is for Genius and Generous!
"In 1743, he had already invented a heat-efficient stove — called the Franklin stove — to help warm houses efficiently. As the stove was invented to help improve society, he refused to take out a patent. Among Franklin's other inventions are swim fins, the glass armonica (a musical instrument) and bifocals.In the early 1750's he turned to the study of electricity. His observations, including his kite experiment which verified the nature of electricity and lightning brought Franklin international fame."
The glass harmonica was invented in 1761
"Lost time is never found again"
Nina Simone - In the ‘60s, she became identified as the voice of the civil rights and wrote songs about the movement. I love her voice and songs.
"I try to swim everyday damn day I can. And I learned to scuba dive and snorkel."
4. QUESTION OF THE DAY
5. INSPIRATION
INSPIRATION1 -
NATO phonetic alphabet, more accurately known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet
INSPIRATION2
A book - Home-Made: Contemporary Russian Folk Artifacts - Since 1994 Engineer/physician/artist Vladimir Arkhipov has gathered objects for his exhibition the Museum of the Handmade Object. He wandered Russia’s centres and hinterlands, seeking out the hand-made and the makers. This is a book about artisans and inventors, oh, well, why not, designers?
I found another book of his - Home-Made Europe Contemporary Folk Artifacts "Vladimir Arkhipov has travelled across Europe to further his collection for this essential second volume. The objects he has found are made by everyday people inspired by the desire to create something themselves rather than buying manufactured goods. The book suggests that many of these utilitarian objects transcend the dictates of necessity, and that this passion for the home-made is not simply a consequence of hard times."
INSPIRATION3
Road to nowhere - Talking heads
We're on a road to nowhere
Come on inside
Takin' that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
I'm feelin' okay this mornin'
And you know,
We're on the road to paradise
Here we go, here we go
Ain't got no... - Nina Simone
I got life, I got my freedom
I've got life
7. FLOWERS FOR FRIENDS
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