Round Museum

One -- to lasso the bulb, flip it on its side, and tie it down with piggin' string.

04.02.23

04.01.23

Ay, there’s the rub:
For in that sleep of cat what dreams may come,
When she has snuggled into a furry coil

03.31.23

It's Opening Day in the Major Leagues today, and the hopes and dreams for 30 teams begin with the first pitch, first inning, first game. How will it start, and where will it end? Maybe with a signed baseball. On Opening Day in 1979, the game went well for Willie Stargell who batted 2 for 4, but the Pittsburgh Pirates lost 3-2 to the Montreal Expos. With a slow start in the first month of the season, the Pirates' high hopes were in question. But, they came on when it counted and won the World Series over the Baltimore Orioles when Stargell hit a dramatic home run late in game 7 to seal it.

It's Opening Day for Major League Baseball, so let's review a few pitches. You've got your fastball and your curveball. A knuckleball and a knuckle curve. Of course, there's your four-seamer. Two-seamer. Sinker. Slider. Then there's your change-up. Cutter. Splitter. Ever seen a forkball? Palmball? Screwball? Slurve? Watch out for the beanball--that'll hurt. A spitball, and you're OUTTA HERE! Now... where the hell is the pitcher?

03.30.23

Harry's Smoke Shop features premium, rare and hand-rolled cigars from around the world, and a lounge to smoke them in if you're a regular member. Looks like one has gotten away, though.

03.29.23

Looks like this reflection is kind of a blobby mess. Is it too early in the morning? Do you need your glasses? Move a bit closer and see if it gets any better; otherwise, hop back in bed.

03.28.23

The amaryllis bloom has a vibrant red-orange color. Its name means "to sparkle" and this morning on the kitchen counter it is practically glowing!

03.27.23

In the ancient world, the mythical beasts called griffins were symbols of royalty and served as protectors of the dead. They continued to play these roles for Christians. According to a widespread legend in the Byzantine era, griffins carried Alexander the Great through the heavens so that he could view his vast realm. Carved griffins like this one are found on later Byzantine tombs, where they may have been placed to identify the royal status of the dead and to afford them protection. Griffins were a popular subject in art throughout the Mediterranean world.

Within five minutes, the building-machine known as The Shed in New York City can physically expand in size using eight giant bogie wheels. Its exposed steel framed shell can roll on rails to create an open public space called The McCourt, which is used for large-scale performances, installations, and original works of art across all disciplines.

03.25.23