Japanese Fashion

You've probably seen these latest shoe trends in Shibuya. I like Japanese fashion, but this to me is over the top. You may say it's a little "je ne sais quoi"..... well all I can say is OUCH!!!

Logan, The Sky Angel Cowboy

Logan is a 13 year-old boy who lives on a ranch in a very small town in Nebraska. Logan listens to Christian Radio station 89.3FM KSBJ which broadcasts from Houston, TX. Logan called the radio station distraught because he had to take down a calf . His words have wisdom beyond his years.

Since airing the audio of the phone call and now the making of the video clip, it has taken on a life of its own. People are forwarding it all over the world.

A Fab Prefab

I would certainly want this prefab structure in my backyard. This would be a nice home office, or a guest house, or a bachelor's pad for my son.

Marmol Radziner and Associantes have made a name for themselves with their elegant prefabs that are designed for LEED certification. Their steel-frame units offer a variety of green options including natural cooling systems, LED lighting, recycled insulation, and bamboo flooring, plus it can function completely off-grid with an optional solar panel package. Interiors arrive polished with low VOC-paints, non off-gassing casework and cabinets, and energy-efficient appliances.

From the Rincon Series, the Rincon 5 is a 660 sq. ft. unit, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a kitchenette, with a base price unit of &179,000.

The Cadyville Sauna

Isn't this the coolest sauna you've seen?

This sauna was designed by Dan Hisel, built by himself with the help of Tom Gerner. It is located along the Saranac river in Upstate New York. It is a compact structure, covered with mirrors. It is built up against a cliff, and the wall of rock forms one interior wall of the sauna.

Jonah And The Whale

A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales.

The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though they were a very large mammal their throat was very small.

The little girl stated Jonah was swallowed by a whale.

The teacher reiterated a whale could not
swallow a human; it was impossible.

The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah."

The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to hell?"

The little girl replied, "Then you ask him."

Battle Of The Sexes

I enjoy watching this video. It is so entertaining and funny.

Here's a little history of the two players for those not familiar with tennis.

Yannick Noah (born May 18, 1960, Sedan, Ardennes, France) is a former professional tennis player from both France and Cameroon. He turned professional in 1977, and won his first top-level singles title in 1978 in Manila. Noah became France's most prominent tennis hero in 1983, becoming the first Frenchman in 37 years to win the French Open.

Yannick Noah was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005.

Justine Henin (known as Justine Henin Hardenne 2002-2007), (born June 1, 1982 in Liège) is a retired professional Belgian tennis player. On May 14, 2008, Henin announced her immediate retirement from professional tennis. She was 25 years old and ranked World No. 1 at the time of her retirement. Billie Jean King has said that "pound for pound, [Henin] is the best tennis player of her generation."

Cool And Funny Drains

These are cool street art in Brazil...

Frozen Grand Central

On a cold Saturday in New York City, the world’s largest train station came to a sudden halt.

Over 200 people freeze in place on cue at the exact same second for 5 minutes in Grand Central Station in New York.

Human Statues

Professional beggars? They're artists posing as human statues on Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas. Tourists have been coming here and flooding their streets gawping at the colorful street artists.

Grilled Eggplant Panini

I love Grilled Eggplant Panini. I used to order this all the time at a French Cafe back home, only it had rosemary in it and swiss cheese and olive oil, no mayo. It is delicious at the same time healthy for ya.

Grilled eggplant is one of life's simpler pleasures: This is creamy and rich. Look for medium-size, purple eggplants with firm skins and no mushy spots. This end-of-summer treat will be even tastier if you can find the vegetables at a local farmstand.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 8 1/2-inch slices eggplant, (about 1 small)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 8 slices whole-grain country bread
• 8 thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers
• 4 thin slices red onion

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Combine mayonnaise and basil in a small bowl. Using 1 tablespoon oil, lightly brush both sides of eggplant and sprinkle each slice with garlic salt. With the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, brush one side of each slice of bread.
3. Grill the eggplant for 6 minutes, turn with a spatula, top with cheese, and continue grilling until the cheese is melted and the eggplant is tender, about 4 minutes more. Toast the bread on the grill, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
4. To assemble sandwiches: Spread basil mayonnaise on four slices of bread. Top with the cheesy eggplant, red peppers, onion and the remaining slices of bread. Cut in half and serve warm.

Escaping The Comparison Trap

In our family we often talk about being careful not to compare ourselves to others. We have all been created for a specific time and a special purpose, and God has given us all we need to accomplish what He has set before us.

The problem with comparing is that one will always come up better. This ends up with either pride or a poverty mentality. Pride causes us to compare ourselves with others while poverty causes us to compare others with ourselves.

The solution? A heart of gratitude.

Reading Robert Morris' The Blessed Life made me realize a few things...

When you think about your situation in life...
Pride says, "I deserve more!"
Poverty says, "I should feel guilty."
Gratitude says, "Thank you!"

Gratitude is an attitude of thankfulness that always acknowledges God's provision.

When someone says, "Wow, you have a nice cellphone!"
Pride says, "I have 2 other nice ones at home."
Poverty says, "I got it at 50% off."
Gratitude says, "Thank you!"

When someone says, "That's a nice car!"
Pride says, "It's just my everyday car."
Poverty says, "It's a company car."
Gratitude says, "Thank you."

When someone says, "That a nice shirt."
Pride says, "It came from Europe."
Poverty says, "It was on sale."
Gratitude says, "Thank you."

Pride wants people to think that we paid more.

Poverty wants people to think we paid less. (O oh! I often fall into this trap.)

Gratitude doesn't care what people think; it only cares what God thinks.

"Godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6

Cutlery Chair

Design artist Osian Batyka-Williams discovered that some restaurants change their cutlery as often as every nine months. With The Cutlery Chair he demonstrates how these hard-to-recycle, unwanted pieces can be turned into a unique piece of functional furniture.

Dining By Design, NY 2008

DIFFA event at Skylight Studios in Soho, NY

Table Settings

Beautiful table settings. A little bit of something again for everyone... what's your mood?

This is my favorite...Elegantly Casual...my mood, my style.

Outdoor Dining

A little bit of something for everyone... what's your style?