Sunday, June 30, 2024

Day 4326: Alphabetical Animations, a Dad Story.

        

"Exit": old photo, collage, digital.

 



  

Want music?

 

    

Click : Michael Jackson, Butterflies.

 


  

 

 
2GN2S




The popular 36 Days of Type challenge (previously) is an annual open call for designers, illustrators, and artists to bring the alphabet and numbers one through nine to life. For its sixth year, Barcelona-based motion designer Albert Oriol collaborated with 36 fellow creatives to animate individual letters and numbers. By tapping a wide variety of illustrators with unique styles, Oriol’s end result is a highlight reel of diversity in design. From a Bauhaus-ish B to a graffiti-inspired Y, the animated letters and numbers expand, bounce, pixelate, and evaporate. Watch the full sequence  and see more on Behance and Instagram.

Illustration by Juliana Arboleda


Illustration by Eric Cyz


Illustration by Jason Naylor


Illustration by Kristiina Almy





I haven't had a Dad story in a while? My thoughtful cousin, Sheryl, saw this clipping and sent to me ...

1924: Johnny Weissmuller punched his ticket to Olympics at Broad Ripple Park Pool trials

INDIANAPOLIS — We are just days away from the 2024 Olympic Swim Trials and in 1924, those very same Olympic trials were held at Broad Ripple Park Pool.

Photos provided by Weissmuller

“An Olympic champion, the old black and white Tarzan and a patriot,” Adam Weissmuller, Johnny Weissmuller’s grandson, said. 100-years-ago, Johnny Weissmuller dazzled the hearts of those who watched the 1924 Olympic Trials at Broad Ripple Park Pool. “He swam in a weird style with his head out of the water and he did that because he learned how to swim in the lakes,” Weissmuller said.

Johnny Weissmuller qualified for the Olympics in the 100-meter freestyle at the 1924 trials. He went on to win a gold medal, and historians say he set roughly 28 world records. 



My Dad knew Mr. Weissmuller, maybe through Broad Ripple Pool or another way. I remember he did mention him. My Dad qualified and made the US team in diving for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. 

Wm. Glenn Turner

Unfortunately, he developed tuberculosis and had to be in a sanitarium and missed the Olympics. He was heartbroken. He taught me that things can happen.

I made a photo album for my Dad in 1967 with all of his photos from a old shoebox. Dad liked looking at it, and later he wrote the places and dates, which makes such a difference, for the better.



 
 
 
 

  
 
A 3+ minute video, Butterfly nightmare,  here
 
 
 
  
 
Just because ...
  
 
Waxbill Finch




 

Sunday's Smiles ...  








 







  
   

 
 
 





   

  
 


 

 


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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 30, 2024 at 7:56 AM

    wow, Jacki they are all great blogs, my uncle knew johnny w too. The alphabets, cartoons, birds, and stories of your dad.love you and love your brain. jeri W

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  2. elenorJune 30, 2024 at 11:45 AM

    Jacki, I have to repeat myself again. I loved everything in this blog:
    An "exit" is desperately needed but who knows the right direction? Brilliant, your collage!
    The Alphabetical Animations are so creative. Already followed the link.
    Your dad-story is another gem. I can imagine how much he loved the photo album you made for him and how much you love that he added these notes.
    Last but not least I loved your Sunday smiles.
    Thanks, Jacki for so much delight!

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  3. jacki longJune 30, 2024 at 1:10 PM

    Thanks Jeri! I am sp glad you enjoyed the blog, I thought it was a little better than normal? Thanks for your kind words they fuel me more than you know.

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  4. jacki longJune 30, 2024 at 1:12 PM

    Thank you, Elenor. I have never been able to figure out how to add gifs or moving pics, but yesterday, it worked and I was thrilled!

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  5. johnJuly 2, 2024 at 5:16 PM

    Great digital work. I like the fuzzy feeling. :-)

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  6. jacki longJuly 3, 2024 at 12:23 AM

    Thanks John. I am not a fan of fuzzy, but sometimes you have to accept what is and deal with it??

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