Travel Photo of the Week

Bilbao, Spain

Interesting Treehouse Article in New York Times

HERE's a very interesting article from the New York Times about Foster Huntington and the treehouses he built on a plot of land he owns on a grassy hilltop in southwest Washington state.

He built the treehouses because he was having trouble working in his previous home, a custom camper he drove around the West. “I lived on the road for three years,” he said. “And it’s awesome. It’s an amazing way to live. But it’s hard to get things done.”

“I could’ve bought a house,” Mr. Huntington said. “But this is so much better. For me, it’s realizing a childhood dream.”

Toybox Tiny Home

The Tiny Toybox Home is a modern, colorful 140 square feet tiny house on wheels in Lake Forest, Illinois. It is also for sale. for $48,000. A bit pricey, but inside you'll find a well organized, attractive and slightly Japanese inspired living space that seem bigger than it is. With a bath and loft.

If you're interested, click HERE.

Africa’s Oldest Trees Photographed Against Starry Night Skies by Beth Moon

From Colossal...

See more HERE.

Fun Time! Mouse Heaven!

World First: Rat Forelimb Grown in the Lab

From New Scientist...


"We're focusing on the forearm and hand to use it as a model system and proof of principle," says Harald Ott of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, who grew the limb. "But the techniques would apply equally to legs, arms and other extremities."

2015 Fine Home Building Awards - Best Small Home

For more information on the house go to Fine Home Building.

Travel Photo of the Week

Marina Bay, Singapore, Malaysia

David Torn - Guitarist Extraodinaire

Last night I had the great pleasure of attending a David Torn concert at this wonderfully funky and exciting new venue, Union Arts, here in DC.

While I won't be able to post any of the video I shot until David gives me the "okay," I will leave you with this from David's TED X presentation.

The Most Impressive Balloon Animals Ever

Found on Laughing Squid...

"Japanese balloon artist Masayoshi Matsumoto has created amazingly detailed colored balloon animals that appear as lifelike as a balloon animal can possibly get. According to Matsumoto, balloons are the only materials that he uses to create these rubber masterpieces."

I didn't want to put up more than a couple of images. There are just too many and they are all magnificent.

You can see more HERE.