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“Drink, Flamingo”. Day 10 of 30 Birds.
Flamingos. Why in the world would they be pink?? I mean, it doesn’t seem to me that such… flamboyant coloring would give much reproductive advantage. If anything, it seems like it would make the bird more visible to predators, considering they … Continue reading
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“Java Drinkin’ Bird”, # 9 of 30 Birds
The infamous toy “drinking bird” and coffee: two favorites, together again. The drinking bird, according to Wikipedia “is a heat engine that exploits a temperature differential to convert heat energy to a pressure differential within the device, and perform mechanical … Continue reading
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Day Five’s Bird (of 30): “Stork Delivering to Holiday Party in Sleet Storm”
Yesterday’s weather here in New York was thrilling, and generally, we have no option but to deal with it. In fact, I’d say New Yorkers are more in touch with the cycles of nature than most of car-centric America. So … Continue reading
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“Café au Lait & Beignets” Day 28 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days
You’re in New Orleans. It’s the morning after one of those nights. You head down to Cafe Du Monde in the French market. You get a cafe au lait. And of course and order of beignets, with about eight inches … Continue reading
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“That 70′s Brew (Stroh’s)”: a Very Special Installment of 30 Paintings in 30 Days
The night before Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving Eve, if you will), is reputed to be the biggest bar night in the U. S. of A.* Bigger than New Year’s, bigger than the night before I got married. Okay, Vernor’s (ginger ale) sold … Continue reading
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“Vintage Vernor’s”: Day 24 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days (SOLD)
If you’re from the Detroit area in particular or Michigan in general, you may have an appreciation for Vernor’s, one of America’s great regional soft drinks. This spicy, hyper-bubbly barrel aged ginger ale has made Michigan kids sneeze for generations. … Continue reading
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“The Perfect Shot”. Day 23 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days
The Northwest Passage. The Holy Grail. The Perfect Shot of Espresso. I don’t know what to tell you about the first two (though I understand that thanks to global warming #1 might be a viable option soon), but I know … Continue reading
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“Mad Martini,” Day 21 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days (SOLD)
We just watched three episodes of “Mad Men” in two days. Can you tell? Draper’s a ‘bag, but whatever. Let’s enjoy The Style, shall we? Painted this one while listening to lounge music, old and new. The Martini. Invented, it’s … Continue reading
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“MOXIE”: Day 19 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days. (SOLD)
Moxie. “MOXIE”?? MOXIE. It’s the iconic soft drink of Maine, and they say you’ve got to acquire a taste for the stuff. I don’t know about that, but I’ve known about this beverage (at least about it’s existence) since I … Continue reading
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