Day 3992: Adoption and Spy Books.

"Before": altered photograph.

 

 

 

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2GN2S

I don't usually post jokes, 

but, this may be worth the exception? 

A husband and wife who worked for the circus went to an adoption agency.  The social workers there raised doubts about their suitability.  The couple then produced photos of their 50-foot motor home, which was clean, well maintained & equipped with a beautiful nursery. The social workers then raised concerns about the education a child would receive while in the couple's care.

"We've arranged for a full-time tutor who will teach the child all the usual subjects along with French, Mandarin, and computer skills."

Then the social workers expressed concern about a child being raised in a circus environment. Our nanny will be a certified expert in pediatric care, welfare, and diet."
The social workers were finally satisfied.

She asked, "What age child are you hoping to adopt?""It doesn't really matter ... as long as the kid fits in the cannon." 

 

 

Just because ...

 

African grey Hornbil

 

 

 

 

 

A fun 4 minute video, Spy books, here.

 

 

 

 

Tuesday's Smiles ...

 

 

 

 

 

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Day 3358: Odds'n'ends ...

 

 

"Eugene": old photo, collage & digital.

 

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2GN2S - Odds'n'ends ...

The 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing are in February, but Team USA and Team Canada are already facing off for style points.

Team USA closing ceremony styles.

Ralph Lauren has reigned over US Olympic styles as the official outfitter since 2008, but athleisure favorite Lululemon is a newcomer to the scene. That dynamic is evident in the outfits, as the American label has taken a classic approach while the Canadian brand has focused on a modular set of styles with Transformer-like features -- including a vest that turns into a pillow or scarf.

Team USA will sport red white and blue buffalo plaid puffer jackets, American flag turtlenecks emblematic of Ralph Lauren, and fleece leggings or pants. The big focus is on sustainability, with recycled polyester, recycled down and Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) wool.

 

Team Canada opening ceremony style

Meanwhile, Team Canada's all-red and all-cream kits are tech-driven, with textiles that are insulated, sweat-wicking, bacteria-inhibiting, breathable, resistant to water and wind, and light on seams. Hidden pockets abound, and the maple leaf appears as a simple icon as well as an abstracted print. The athletes will wear parkas, down jackets, joggers, trapper caps, bucket hats and zip ups, with plenty of opportunities to modify: the parka can be zipped off into three different lengths, and the down jacket can be worn like a backpack if it gets too hot.

Team Canada closing ceremony style

 

 

&

Rome airport reveals plans for flying taxis.

Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) CEO Marco Troncone said the journey in one of the craft, which takes off and lands vertically, will take around 15 minutes, compared with 45 minutes or more by car. The initial cost of a ride will be around 150 euros ($175), a price likely to drop as the service goes mainstream, he said. "The connection will be very swift," he told Reuters at Fiumicino, where Volocopter was showcasing a prototype. "It will be a silent journey and ... the level of emissions will be zero."

 

 

 

 

 

A cute 1-minute video, pumpkins, here.

A great 7-minute video, Jane Goodall, here.

 

Just because ...

 

Paragrine Falcon

  

                     

Smiles for Friday ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Day 3321: Melk.

 

 

journal pages: watercolor, junk mail collage.

 

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 2GN2S ...

Austrian friend, photographer and artist, Elenor, has sent new beautiful photograph from a recent trip. Today the town and park around Melk, a small town next to the river Danube near Vienna. It goes back to the 9th century. It really is picturesque.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow, Melk is best known for its  Abbey. The inner city still has many buildings from the Middle ages with lots of narrow alleys.

Thank you Elenor for sharing your photos.

 

 

 

 

A fun 10-minute video, virtual vacation, here.

 

 

Just because ...

 

  

                     

Smiles for Friday ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

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