Round Museum

Out along the bike trail there are a few things you'll want to avoid. Storm water grates, potholes, hipsters. Some sort of noticeable marking device could really make a difference.

03.12.19

Well, someone's had a little problem with a tire, maybe you grazed the curb a little too closely? Or a surgeon with a scalpel? It's safe to say that this blowout cannot be patched and needs to be addressed right away.

03.11.19

Look deeply into the purple abyss, this little chick will mesmerize you. This succulent plant spreads by offsets: little buds, or chicks, form around the main plant and sprout their own roots next to their hen.

03.10.19

Now peaceful Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson have been worn by cycles of war since its founding in 1726, first in a revolt against the British and their tax stamps and later as a stronghold for the Confederate army in the Civil War.

Brunswick Town Historic Site
North Carolina

03.07.19

The winter is giving way to spring. Baseball is upon us. The crack of a bat echoes through the air. March is here, pitchers and catchers and free agent signings are warming up down in the Grapefuit League. Bats, bases, balls, bullpens, bunts and bombs. Life is good.

03.06.19

If there's something to celebrate, you have a parade. If you have a parade, you have a float or two or twenty. These enormous decorated "pageant wagons" don't really float at all, of course, but bring sparkly, flowery joy and occasionally a rain of candy to revelers. Whether you're partying at the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro or Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Mardi Gras in New Orleans or the Mummer's Parade on New Year's Day in Philadelphia, you'll find something to float your boat.

03.05.19

Somewhere around here you should be able to open that bottle. Seems like the church key is always is missing. You'll need a map to find it though. Why don't you try that little Round map over there on the wall. Pick your poison and pop the top.

03.02.19

The tiny little sea monsters hanging around the plants in this tank are just a herd of seahorses, with bony armor plated bodies and curly prehensile tails. Of the genus Hippocampus, which means "horse sea monster," the parenting jobs of the father and mother are reversed, with mom depositing her thousands of eggs into dad's pouch where he carries them around for as many as 45 days. So, its clear who wears the pouch in the family.

03.01.19

A small Round dowel makes for a simple, yet strong and durable woodworking joint. Glued into a perfectly matched hole it will hold your boards together for a long time. So set your jig, drill the holes, insert the Round, glue and clamp, and a-doweling you will go!

02.28.19

In an era of tap, swipe and voice command, an old rotary phone will slow down your day for sure. But maybe that's not so bad. If you have a number with a lot of 8's and 9's in it, your fingers will really get a workout! Siri, call the fitness center.

02.27.19