Round Museum

If you plant a hen soon enough you will have chicks, and more chicks, and then even more chicks. The Sempervivum tectorum ‘Boissieri’, otherwise known as Hens and Chicks, won't literally live forever as the latin name suggests, but it will hang around for quite awhile. During the growing season, this bronze-tinged rosette will multiply itself by four or more, spreading underground roots and quickly populating the garden.

09.30.24

With a swirl of whipped, herbed filling, these deviled eggs are devilish. And with a topping of salmon roe and chives, it’s a double egg, double Round appetizer, now id’nit?

09.29.24

Lentils, broth, cumin and spices, carrots, green onion, parsley. A hearty bowl of lentil soup is a good high protein lunch to have. Ummm… ahhh…. Can’t talk. Eating…

09.28.24

Grab a tray and get in the lunch line — it’s lunch time! The Friday rotation has your choice of Veggie Pizza, Crispy Chicken Salad, or a Cheeseburger with fries. Apple juice box with that? Move along, now…

Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray
Science History Institute
Philadelphia, PA

09.27.24

Could someone come unlock these doors, please? Chips, drinks, candy bars, peanuts. You can see all of it right inside there. So close, and yet so far. And so, so hungry.

09.26.24

There’s a storm a-brewin’. Can you keep a lid on it?

09.25.24

What’s your scent? Sandalwood? Lotus flower? Frankincense? Oudh? Light up an incense stick and let some fragrant smoke permeate the room. A slow, direct-burning paste formed around the stick is made with aromatic plant material and essential oils, perfect for your aromatherapy, spiritual ceremonies, or quiet meditation moments.

09.24.24

If you were asking "why do bricks have holes", the answer is not "so they look like Legos." But that's close. Structural building bricks have 2-3 holes to allow mortar to fill the "keyway" between and create stronger stability for walls and foundations. But also, the holes are extruded so that the brick can be evenly dried and fired and lessen the chances of cracking or splitting.

09.23.24

Snuggled in a tide pool along the Monterey Peninsula, an anemone has anchored its spot among the rocks of the shoreline, waiting for an unsuspecting victim to swim by. A Round crown of tentacles are used to sting and stun their prey. Pass the cocktail sauce.

09.22.24

On the night before this one, when the planting was done, the chicks were nestled all snug in their crib. But out in the garden there rose such a clatter, you ran out the door to see what was the matter. And what did your wondering eyes behold but a hole in the succulents where a couple had been stolen!

09.21.24