#Pyramid Sculpture Park

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"The Guardian and The Bull. (Homage to Porter Sculpture Park, SD)"

Acrylic

2023

I will probably take a better photo of this later.

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OH Hamilton - Sculpture 109 by Ken

Via Flickr:

Sculpture at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton, Ohio.

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⚜⚘ A B O U T ⚘⚜

⚜Welcome to my messy blog! ⚜My name is Fox Pearl Wilder. He/him. ⚜Main blog (replies, likes from it)- @foxpearlwilder. @foxpearlwilder2 personal/goblincore. @vaporpearl vaporwave. ⚜ Ukrainian, disabled, ASD, ADHD, more; intersex, artist writer. ⚜A billion years old. ⚜Tone tags for jokes are preferred. ⚜Occasional skipping of words. ⚜Languages- English, Ukrainian, French. ⚜This blog is for reblogging fandom/interest-related posts, posting fandom/wip art, shitposting.

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🌧Little Pets Shop (G1-G4 merch) 🌧Monster high (Merch, show, movies) 🌧My Little Pony (G1-G4 Merch, G4 show, G5 show.) 🌧Ever After High (Show) 🌧The Owl House (Faves: Darius, Belos, Hunter, Eda, Lilith)  🌧The Amazing World Of Gumball 🌧Rick & Morty 🌧Solar Opposites 🌧Inside Job 🌧Adventure time (Show, spinoffs, comics. Faves: Fern/Green Knight, Marceline, Simon Petrikov/Ice King, Marshall Lee, Prince Gumball) 🌧Wake Up, Carlo! 🌧Tuca & Bertie 🌧 BoJack Horseman 🌧Bee & Puppycat 🌧Dead End Paranormal Park 🌧Futurama (Faves: Calculon, Bender, Zoidberg, Leela, Fry) 🌧Disenchantment 🌧Silent Hill (1st movie, SH2 and 3) 🌧Pyramid Head 🌧Dead By Daylight 🌧Resident Evil 8 🌧Baldur's Gate 3 🌧Dragon Sim. (Mobile game) 🌧The Witcher (Games, books. Faves: Aen Elle, Ciri, Geralt, Yen. Last Wish, Season of Storms.)

🌧️ Howl's Moving Castle (Books & Movie) 🌧Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy (movie & books)  🌧Venom (Comics & movies) 🌧Spiderman 2099 (comics from 90s) 🌧"Cryptids" (Mothman.; Sirenhead) 🌧The Runaways 🌧CORPSE

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🌧Antiques 🌧Restoration/conservation (Jewelry, objects, art, weapons) 🌧Electric Guitars 🌧Synths 🌧Qchord/omnichord 🌧Clowns 🌧Vaporwave 🌧Grunge (in the 90s sense, not tumblr 2010s soft grunge) 🌧17/18th century (British) puritans 🌧Furry-ism 🌧Taxidermy/Bones 🌧Biology 🌧Botany 🌧Geology 🌧Entomology 🌧Lepidoptera 🌧Mycology 🌧Amphibians 🌧Anura 🌧Sculpture 🌧Art 🌧Poetry 🌧Animation 🌧Fictional writing 🌧Folklore 🌧Mythology 🌧C o l l e c t i n g .

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⚜TAGS: I try to tag tw's but forget sometimes. I have a set of tags for different things. Some are custom, some basic. I tag fandom stuff with the shortened ver of the name, unless it's one word, or a character's name. Toh- the owl house, at- adventure time, tawog- the amazing world of gumball, etc. ⚜Others: classic leg pulling - shitposts original post - a post created by me reblog -a post reblogged from someone else's blog shenanagans - stuff that happens to me rainbow skeletons in my closet - queer stuff the earthly horrors - mental, asd stuff wooden legs and shodden pecs - disability/chro illness stuff safe for work fingering - guitar stuff art- art. my art - self explanatory worms in my head- fandom stuff dream beam - my dreams *Not all are in full use. Sometimes I tag things after posting/reblogging. ⚜*Accessibility, Image Descriptions, Video Descriptions, Captions are included in my posts. I try to make my posts clear. Reblogged posts might not have those included. If I forget to add an ID or VD or CC, comment and I'll fix. If you don't understand something, please ask, I will explain! :]

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UNSEEN SAPPORO

1. Moerenuma Park

A hidden gem designed by Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, this park blends art and nature. Its expansive grounds include geometric sculptures, fountains, and a glass pyramid, offering unique sights year-round. In winter, the park becomes a serene snowy landscape, perfect for peaceful walks or sledding.

2. Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens

While Hokkaido University is popular, its botanical gardens are often overlooked. These tranquil gardens are home to various plant species and a small museum dedicated to the indigenous Ainu culture, making it an ideal escape for nature and history lovers.

3. Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no-Mura)

Tucked away from the usual tourist routes, this open-air museum showcases traditional buildings from Hokkaido’s pioneer era. It offers a glimpse into 19th-century rural life, with old houses, farms, and workshops, creating an immersive historical experience.

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Cairo Day Tours and Things to Do

Cairo is a huge Egyptian capital, and its place most easily combines age-old marvels with liveliness. Renowned for its sumptuous history, bustling marketplaces, and popular sites, Cairo throws up a number of activities that fit the needs of every stripe of tourists. With Cairo tours, be it a history buff, foodie, or adventure junkie, Cairo Day Tours is something with which your heart would lovingly remain in reminiscence. Listed below is a compilation of some of the best day tours one must undertake in this amazing city.

The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

A tour to Cairo can’t be complete without going to see Giza’s Pyramids, which are among the Seven Wonders of The Ancient World. The Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre as well as Menkaure, and also the famous Sphinx can all be found there. Standing up within these monumental constructions through a Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Tour will give you a detailed understanding of their background and building process, revealing how mighty ancient Egyptian civilization used to be. Just don’t forget to ride on camels while visiting the pyramids if you want an authentic experience!

The Egyptian Museum

In Tahrir Square and part of downtown Cairo, this museum has many ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. Here you can see more than 120,000 items; with these, one can learn about Egyptian history from its origins until the Greco-Roman times. They are things like Tutankhamun’s gold mask, mummies of past kings and queens made by Egyptians themselves, as well as some complexly designed ornaments and sculptures that form their collection. Why is the Egyptian Museum Famous? Instead, it would be best if visitors consider hiring a tour guide to help them browse through this enormous collection so that they can understand the exhibits better.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s oldest market, is an overly colorful place full of life. Is Khan el-Khalili Worth Visiting? It is a bustling bazaar with narrow shop-lined alleys selling products ranging from spices to perfumes and traditional handicrafts, among other things. This market is a great venue for practicing bargaining skills and finding unique gifts. In between your explorations, you may want to take some time off at one of the old coffee houses, such as El Fishawi, where you can sip Egyptian tea or smoke shisha while enjoying the market’s buzzing atmosphere.

Nile River Cruise

Get to know an alternative perspective of Cairo through a journey down the Nile River. You can choose between a short felucca sail or a lavish dinner cruise, however, cruising on the Nile is a great way to escape from the commotion of the city. Feel free to take in picturesque sights of Cairo’s skyline as you float by monuments and relish local Egyptian cuisines while enjoying belly dancers and musicians.

Al-Azhar Park

Move away from busy Cairo streets to Al-Azhar Park, which has verdant surrounding vegetation. This lovely and well-groomed park is filled with green space and fountains and it provides breathtaking sights over the city together with the Citadel. Whether for strolling around, having a picnic, or watching the sunset this place is fantastic! Besides that, there are several cafes as well as restaurants within the park itself where one can eat with scenic views.

Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids

Beyond Giza lies the Saqqara and Dahshur pyramids for those curious about how the Great Pyramid of Giza came into being. The oldest pyramid in Egypt is Djoser’s step pyramid built at Saqqara while Dahshur has two outstanding types of pyramids: a bent pyramid known as a red pyramid which is thought to be the predecessor to smooth-sided ones found in Giza. A unique tour is offered by Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, and Memphis Day Tour enabling one an explore these enticing sites. Unlike Giza, this is a lack of throngs giving rise to an intimate acquaintance with ancient Egyptian history.

Cairo is a city that enthralls the senses and sparks the imagination. From its ancient pyramids and historical museums to its busy bazaars and calm Nile cruises, there is no shortage of things to see and do. With Egypt tours, whether you’re here for just a day or intend on staying longer, you will have lasting memories because of the rich cultural heritage and vibrant nature of Cairo. Therefore, get your backpack ready, and wear your explorer’s cap—let us now go down to uncover all these treasures in Cairo.

More Tours from Cairo:

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Week 3 - Artist Research

Artist 1: Agnes Denes

Agnes Denes, a prominent artist who emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, is known internationally for her concept-driven works that span various mediums and engage with socio-political themes (Zarzycki, 2020).

The Living Pyramid is booth a monumental sculpture and an environmental intervention 

against the rigid building of the city of Manhattan. This is a large-scale, site-specific work is constructed from tons of soil and planted with grasses. The concept of pyramid in this work is replicating the social, nature hierarchy and also suggest a vertical solution for growing food. (Socrates Sculpture Park, 2015)

Regarding the site, Socrates Sculpture Park hold a spirit for urban reclamation and embracing the broadest spectrum of humans in New York City. The Living Pyramid is then the embodiment of our collective aspirations. The work also involves the community in handling soil and planting flowers within its layers, making it a powerful reminder of the future, symbolized by the phrase "sowing seeds in the soil and the mind" (Socrates Sculpture Park, 2015, p.18).

Artist 2: David Popa 

David Popa, an artist currently residing in Finland, creates site-specific, ephemeral earthworks by using natural pigments mixed solely with water. His works are captured through drone photography.

The artist works mainly on land and sea, particularly the fractured ice floes of the Baltic, to render large-scale portraits and figurative murals. Whether depicting his wife or newborn child in intimate renderings, he highlights the inevitability of change as time passes, seasons transition, and the climate warms.

This choice of ‘canvas’ leaves him with a lack of control because the ice can be fractured unexpectedly and there may be rain or snow that can completely bury the work. However, this fragmentation presents the intended chaos of the artist’s response to the conflict in Ukraine, which ‘highlighted the fractured state of the world in which we live’

Because many of his works are destined to melt and be reabsorbed, the nature of the material also participates in the exhibit of the work (Popa, n.d.). 

(Fractured by Popa, n. d.)

Reference:

Popa, D. (n.d.). Fractured. David Popa. https://www.davidpopaart.com/fractured

Socrates Sculpture Park. (2015). Agnes Denes: The Living Pyramid. Issuu Inc. https://issuu.com/socratessculpturepark/docs/issuu-ad-catalog-08-10-2015?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=socratessculpturepark.org 

Zarzycki, L. (2020). Agnes Denes (1931-). Architectural Review. https://www.architectural-review.com/essays/reputations/agnes-denes-1931 

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Jatoli Shiv Mandir Tourist Spot in Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Jatoli Shiv Mandir in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, is a magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, standing tall and proud at the top of a hill. Its impressive Southern-Dravidian architecture and the grand entrance reached by climbing 100 steps make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the region. Visitors are captivated by the temple’s towering pyramids and intricate sculptures, including idols of Lord Ganesha and Shesh Naag. The area around Jatoli Shiv Mandir offers a chance to discover some offbeat places near Jatoli Shiv Mandir, making it a rich spot for spiritual seekers and adventurers alike.

Nearby, you'll find the beautiful Suketi Fossil Park, a fascinating site where you can explore ancient fossils and learn about prehistoric life. The park offers educational tours and showcases a variety of fossil specimens that give a glimpse into the distant past. Another charming destination is the serene Shoolini Temple, which not only offers spiritual solace but also provides stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. The peaceful environment makes it an ideal spot to relax and soak in the natural beauty.

For those interested in a bit of nature and adventure, the Solan Brewery is a unique place to visit. Known for its historic significance and scenic surroundings, the brewery provides a glimpse into the region’s brewing heritage. Additionally, the Kasauli Hills offer picturesque trails and stunning views of the valley, perfect for hiking and nature walks. These are some of the great places to visit near Jatoli Shiv Mandir, each adding to the rich experience of exploring the area around this iconic temple.

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Top 10 Music Festivals for Music Fans

Music festivals have become a global phenomenon, attracting millions of music lovers from every corner of the world. These events showcase a diverse array of genres, cultures, and experiences, making them a must-visit for any music enthusiast. From the desert landscapes of California to the scenic mountains of Japan, each festival offers a unique blend of music, culture, and community. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 music festivals around the globe that every music lover should experience at least once.

1. Coachella (USA): Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, commonly known as Coachella, takes place annually in Indio, California. It is renowned for its star-studded lineup, featuring some of the biggest names in music across various genres. The festival is also a trendsetter in fashion, with attendees showcasing the latest in festival wear. Coachella spans two weekends in April and includes impressive art installations and sculptures. The festival’s diverse lineup includes rock, indie, hip hop, and electronic music, attracting a varied crowd of music enthusiasts.

2. Glastonbury (UK): Glastonbury Festival is one of the most famous and long-standing music festivals in the world. Held in Somerset, England, it features a diverse mix of music, arts, and cultural performances. The festival’s Pyramid Stage has hosted legendary acts like The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé, and David Bowie. Glastonbury is known for its vast grounds, encompassing multiple stages and areas dedicated to different music genres and art forms. Beyond music, the festival offers circus performances, theater, and a green field area focused on sustainability and environmental issues.

3. Tomorrowland (Belgium): Tomorrowland, held in Boom, Belgium, is the epitome of electronic dance music (EDM) festivals. Known for its elaborate stage designs and top-tier DJ lineups, Tomorrowland attracts EDM fans from all over the world. The festival’s themes and stage designs are spectacular, often resembling fairy-tale castles or futuristic landscapes. Tomorrowland’s immersive experience is enhanced by its global community, with attendees representing over 200 countries. The festival’s popularity has led to spin-off events in other countries, but the original Belgian edition remains the most iconic.

4. Rock in Rio (Brazil): Rock in Rio is one of the largest and most famous music festivals in the world. Originally held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the festival has expanded to other cities, including Lisbon, Madrid, and Las Vegas. Rock in Rio features a diverse lineup that includes rock, pop, and Brazilian music, making it a truly eclectic festival. The event is known for its massive stages, impressive light shows, and large crowds. It also includes attractions like a Ferris wheel and zip line, adding to the overall festival experience.

5. Fuji Rock (Japan): Set in the scenic mountains of Niigata Prefecture, Japan, Fuji Rock Festival is one of Asia’s premier music festivals. The festival’s stunning location offers breathtaking views and a unique atmosphere. Fuji Rock features a mix of international and Japanese artists, spanning genres like rock, electronic, and folk. The festival’s multiple stages are set amidst forests and streams, creating a natural and serene environment. Beyond music, Fuji Rock emphasizes environmental sustainability, with initiatives to minimize waste and promote eco-friendly practices.

6. Lollapalooza (USA, Argentina, Brazil, Chile): Lollapalooza, originally founded in the United States, has grown into a global festival brand with editions in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and other countries. Known for its wide-ranging lineup, Lollapalooza features rock, pop, hip hop, and electronic music, attracting a diverse audience. The festival’s US edition takes place in Chicago’s Grant Park, offering a blend of music, food, and art. Each international edition brings a unique local flavor while maintaining the high standards and eclectic lineup that Lollapalooza is known for.

7. Sziget Festival (Hungary): Sziget Festival, held on Óbuda Island in Budapest, Hungary, is a week-long cultural and musical extravaganza. Known as the “Island of Freedom,” Sziget offers a wide range of music genres, from rock and pop to electronic and world music. The festival also features art installations, theater performances, and cultural activities, creating a vibrant and immersive experience. Sziget’s unique island setting provides a picturesque backdrop for the festival’s activities, making it a favorite among festival-goers looking for a mix of music and culture.

8. Burning Man (USA): Burning Man is more than just a music festival; it is an annual event dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. Held in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, USA, Burning Man culminates in the burning of a large wooden effigy, symbolizing rebirth and transformation. The festival’s temporary city, Black Rock City, is built by its participants, who are encouraged to bring art installations, performances, and other creative contributions. While music is a significant aspect of the event, Burning Man is also known for its radical inclusion and leave-no-trace principles.

9. Ultra Music Festival (USA): Ultra Music Festival, held annually in Miami, Florida, is a cornerstone of the electronic dance music (EDM) scene. The festival features top DJs and electronic music producers, drawing fans from around the world. Ultra’s high-energy performances, impressive stage designs, and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit for EDM enthusiasts. The festival’s popularity has led to international editions in cities like Tokyo, Singapore, and Rio de Janeiro, but the Miami edition remains the flagship event, showcasing the latest trends in electronic music.

10. Donauinselfest (Austria): Donauinselfest, held on an island in the Danube River in Vienna, Austria, is one of the largest free music festivals in the world. The festival features a wide range of music genres, from rock and pop to folk and electronic, attracting over three million visitors each year. Donauinselfest’s multiple stages and diverse lineup ensure there is something for everyone. In addition to music, the festival offers food stalls, carnival rides, and other entertainment options, creating a family-friendly atmosphere.

Conclusion: Each of these top 10 music festivals offers a unique experience that goes beyond music, creating lasting memories and new friendships. Whether you’re into rock, EDM, or cultural fusion, there’s a festival for everyone. These events celebrate the universal language of music, bringing together people from different backgrounds and cultures to share in the joy of live performances.

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Exploring Sculptures in Texas with My Booth Rocks

If you're captivated by Sculptures Texas, you're in for a treat as we delve into the artistic world spanning Conroe to Huntsville and The Woodlands. Sculptures are more than mere art; they're expressions frozen in time, capturing the essence of creativity and culture.

Sculptures Texas: A Glimpse into Artistic Excellence

In Conroe, sculptures grace public spaces, weaving narratives of local history and modern artistry. The blend of traditional and contemporary styles makes Conroe a hub for art enthusiasts.

Sculptures Huntsville: Where Art Meets Tradition

In the heart of Huntsville, sculptures adorn parks and walkways, embodying the spirit of the community. Each sculpture tells a unique story, inviting you to explore and interpret its symbolism.

Sculptures The Woodlands: Discovering Elegance in Art

The Woodlands boasts a rich tapestry of sculptures, from abstract forms to lifelike statues. These artworks not only beautify public spaces but also provoke thought and inspire creativity.

Whether you're a local resident or a visitor, Sculptures Texas offers a glimpse into the artistic soul of these communities. Each sculpture, meticulously crafted, reflects the cultural diversity and creative fervor that define these regions.

Conclusion

Exploring Sculptures Texas from Conroe to Huntsville and The Woodlands unveils a world of artistic wonder. These sculptures transcend mere decoration, becoming integral parts of community identity and cultural expression.

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majestic Milky Way as seen from Bolivia

View at EarthSky Community Photos. | José Pedrero captured this Milky Way image from Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia and wrote: "The largest and highest salt flat in the world. In its shimmering salt desert stands an extraordinary park of giant salt sculptures. A majestic Egyptian pyramid seems to transport visitors to the mysterious lands of the pharaohs." Thank you! See more images.

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MARDI 14 MAI 2024 (Billet 2 / 4)

Paris réserve toujours des surprises, il suffit juste d’en avoir envie (« l’envie », c’est la condition sine qua non), de laisser sa voiture au parking, de ne pas toujours prendre le Métro ou le Bus… et vous pouvez « tomber », entre autres, sur une œuvre d’art, parfois éphémère. Celle-ci, « L’ARBRE AUX MILLE VOIX » (2024) de Daniel Hourdé, en est une. Elle se trouve Rive Gauche, à l’entrée du Pont du Carrousel qui permet d’arriver cour Napoléon où se situe la grande Pyramide (le Louvre est le seul Musée au monde à avoir une œuvre d’art pour hall d’accueil !). C’est comme ça que le « fringant reporter » l’a découverte dimanche dernier.

Ci-dessous le texte de présentation qui se trouve au pied de la sculpture :

« L’Arbre aux mille voix » est une métaphore de la liberté d’expression, puisqu’il est constitué d’une quantité de livres accumulés dont les feuilles d’acier miroitent et tremblent. Leur frémissement évoque la fragilité des idées face aux dogmatismes. Les feuilles chaque année se renouvellent, telles les pages s’envolent, comme les idées voyagent, messagères de lendemains enchanteurs.

Cette espérance promise par le miroitement, les déséquilibres et la caducité trahis par le miroir, sont des thèmes récurrents dans le travail de Daniel Hourdé.

L’écriture étant le sésame de la liberté, l’écrit résiste comme l’arbre à l’adversité.

L’arbre tout entier par ses déformations révèle sa capacité de résistance, d’adaptation et de résilience. Il se plie, se tord, mais ne se brise pas, face au vent des intolérances. »

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CLANN - I Hold You

Childrens theatre and nanotechnology head bands...

Because if it's playing at the pesticide free park the Italian drama of hell.....

Algorithm first the fatigue toddle up to the swing where she appears without equi but is fine

Then the passive lay like a football in the children's swing and allow ones body horizontal to the earth

Then it's switch completely from baby learning inebriated to direct and commanding and start leading daddy around the sand lot and explaining the shell sculptures

Then eventually approach a sandy dirty shell and explain kicking dirt off shell

Then the second algorithm.....she approaches the triangle pyramid in the center of the sand lot and lays stomach down against it like she slid down it climbing it ...

Actually pretty good adult theatre about having done something to a loved one ..

Then climb up the pyramid to place her heart directly on the pyramid tip....

Dante ness divine comedy

They could have animal costumes instead of recreation and they could have a little theatre or monologue

[newdaynewfrogs]

The Spiral Woman

From as early as I can remember, a bronze metallic figure hung from the ceiling in my grandmother’s living room. The sculpture is called Spiral Woman and that is the form that it takes.

Suspended mid-air hang the legs and arms of a woman—not tensed but not stretched slack, almost patient—protruding out of a long, funneled, otherworldly spiral that has entirely enveloped the space where an ordinary woman’s head and body would have been. 

It’s just a funnel and limbs hanging into space. My aunts and uncles call her “Soft Serve Lady.”

This inexplicable form was a lot for my two-year-old eyes to peer up at in an otherwise unremarkable living room, and I was accordingly transfixed and confused by its inhuman human-ness. At some point I asked some older relative what it was. 

Their voice issues forth from a dark shadow in my memory, and I can’t make out the speaker. In some attempt to account for the sculpture’s ambiguous depth and to capture the helpless, unperceiving caughtness of the woman, the voice says words that were received by my two-year-old mind as simply “She is blind.”

I had never come face-to-face with a blind person before, but boy had I heard about them. My father was a bonafide Christian pastor who read us the Bible every night at the table after dinner.

And so, night after night I sat—spaghetti-filled and listening—and heard about the Lord’s employment of countless entrapping spirals in the deployment of his wrath and his salvation. 

I saw the whole plagued nation of Egypt immobilized, like a million top-heavy hermit crabs, listing debilitatingly too far to one side and splayed all throughout their dust-colored, pyramid-lined city. 

I saw the splendid armies of Assyria—stretching across the plain—suddenly covered like shell-game peas and rolling horizontally homeward behind the prophet Elisha’s guiding voice. 

I saw the funnelblind leading the funnelblind. The spirally-entrapped leader’s hand stretched backwards, guiding his wobbly follower down a path of darkness that they both seemed at least to have some exoskeletal padding against.

Throughout his short working years, Jesus encounters blind people in absolute droves. In the mud by the side of the road, laid across the shores of lake-sized seas, lowered from ceilings on mattresses to convenient eye level, at the bottom of a glass of watery wine. 

And I sat and listened and saw this Lord Jesus make his freedom manifest in the shedding, across Israel, of these swirly prisons. With a word of power, some well placed mud and spit, and some vague salvific motion I saw them halved and discarded like hatched eggshells—drying out on palm fronds all along the dusty streets of Jerusalem,

Even more wondrous, I knew blind people were rare but not extinct from our own world, and that it was just a matter of time until I would find one. Some day in the park, or the grocery store candy aisle, or maybe in the distance out of the window of our mini-van I would witness that familiar hermit-crabby ice-cream shape and see the exact, life-sized details of the blindness I had heard so much about.  

And if I was stricken? Would I be suddenly caught in a full spiral or would it start slowly with a sort of slick hardness of the face and a slight dimming of vision? 

Around the age of four, I did in fact see a blind man. He was different than I expected with a full body and head, totally unentrapped, and instead simply seemed to have strange cloudy eyes that peered up off into space and a plastic stick that he carried with him. I realized that there must be different types of blindness. There was of course your classic funnel blindness, but also a more basic mechanical type where something interfered with the operations of your eyes. This eye-based blindness seemed pretty benign in comparison to the dark trappedness of being swallowed, body and face. It was the type of blindness that they might be able to fix easily in a hospital, and wouldn’t take the opening, freeing power of the Lord Jesus himself.  

The Spiral Woman now hangs, still entrapped, from the twenty-five foot ceiling of the North Carolina Museum of Art. Sometimes my grandmother and I go to look at it. I don’t know when I stopped believing in funnel blindness. I have still never seen it in real life.

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A POSSIBLE ARRANGEMENT OF A PATHWAY OF 250 ROOMS OF 5.6X6X5, TO BE INTO WEIRD STUFF

Knitting sweaters for animals

Extreme pogo stick jumping

Collecting and cataloging different types of moss

Competing in synchronized swimming with rubber ducks

Sculpting miniature sculptures out of belly button lint

Organizing hamster fashion shows

Participating in professional snail racing

Decorating houses exclusively with neon-colored furniture

Collecting and arranging vintage toothpaste tubes

Hosting underground origami parties

Exploring abandoned amusement parks at night

Building sandcastles in unconventional shapes (e.g., pyramids, spaceships)

Mastering the art of underwater yodeling

Designing custom-made hats for garden gnomes

Creating abstract paintings using spaghetti and meatballs

Competing in extreme hula-hooping contests

Collecting unique and exotic belly button lint samples

Performing magic tricks with rubber chickens

Assembling intricate mazes for pet hamsters

Creating elaborate hairstyles using brightly colored pipe cleaners

Hosting finger puppet theater performances for adults

Collecting vintage chewing gum wrappers

Organizing synchronized shopping cart races

Creating intricate sculptures out of discarded chewing gum

Participating in extreme bubblegum blowing competitions

Building and maintaining elaborate ant farms

Collecting and categorizing bizarre-shaped potatoes

Performing stand-up comedy exclusively for houseplants

Designing and wearing elaborate costumes made of recycled materials

Participating in competitive moustache twirling

Collecting and cataloging unique-shaped clouds

Hosting underground "Pajama Olympics" for adults

Creating miniature landscapes using food ingredients

Participating in professional pillow fighting leagues

Collecting and arranging vintage soda bottle caps

Mastering the art of synchronized nap-taking

Creating intricate sculptures out of discarded bottle caps

Organizing snail speed-dating events

Hosting underwater tea parties for mermaid enthusiasts

Collecting and categorizing peculiar-shaped rocks

Competing in extreme tea bag tossing competitions

Designing and wearing clothing made entirely of feathers

Participating in competitive paper airplane races

Collecting and cataloging unique-shaped tree leaves

Creating elaborate sand art on beaches

Organizing underground bubble wrap popping parties

Hosting synchronized skateboard dance performances

Building and maintaining elaborate butterfly gardens

Collecting and arranging vintage button collections

Mastering the art of synchronized sneezing

Creating intricate sculptures out of discarded paper clips

Participating in competitive yo-yo championships

Collecting and categorizing peculiar-shaped pasta pieces

Designing and wearing clothing made entirely of recycled newspapers

Organizing extreme spoon balancing contests

Hosting synchronized pogo stick performances

Building and maintaining elaborate terrariums

Collecting and arranging vintage keychain collections

Mastering the art of synchronized bubble blowing

Creating intricate sculptures out of discarded coffee grounds

Participating in competitive balloon animal making

Collecting and categorizing peculiar-shaped cereal pieces

Designing and wearing clothing made entirely of candy wrappers

Organizing extreme jigsaw puzzle races

Hosting synchronized unicycling performances

Building and maintaining elaborate sand sculptures

Collecting and arranging vintage postage stamps

Mastering the art of synchronized water splashing

Creating intricate sculptures out of discarded wine corks

Participating in competitive rubber band shooting contests

Collecting and categorizing peculiar-shaped seashells

Designing and wearing clothing made entirely of playing cards

Organizing extreme hopscotch tournaments

Hosting synchronized kite flying performances

Building and maintaining elaborate bonsai gardens

Collecting and arranging vintage vinyl records

Mastering the art of synchronized bubble wrap popping

Creating intricate sculptures out of discarded candy wrappers

Participating in competitive juggling with unconventional objects

Collecting and categorizing peculiar-shaped vegetables

Designing and wearing clothing made entirely of recycled plastic bottles

Organizing extreme rock-paper-scissors championships

Hosting synchronized pogo stick basketball games

Building and maintaining elaborate sand mandalas

Collecting and arranging vintage matchbooks

Mastering the art of synchronized sneezing harmonies

Creating intricate sculptures out of discarded bread crusts

Participating in competitive spoon balancing on the nose

Collecting and categorizing peculiar-shaped ice cubes

Designing and wearing clothing made entirely of recycled aluminum cans

Organizing extreme hop-on-one-leg races

Hosting synchronized bubble gum bubble-blowing shows

Building and maintaining elaborate hedge mazes

Collecting and arranging vintage postcards

Mastering the art of synchronized finger snapping

Creating intricate sculptures out of discarded eggshells

Participating in competitive hacky sack tournaments

Collecting and categorizing peculiar-shaped fruit peels

Designing and wearing clothing made entirely of recycled cardboard

Organizing extreme musical chairs competitions

Hosting synchronized roller skating performances

Building and maintaining elaborate flower arrangements

Collecting and arranging vintage comic books

Mastering the art of synchronized hiccups

Creating intricate sculptures out of discarded bottle labels

Participating in competitive rubber duck races

Collecting and categorizing peculiar-shaped coffee beans

Designing and wearing clothing made entirely of recycled bottle caps

Organizing extreme bean bag tossing contests

Hosting synchronized scooter dance routines

Building and maintaining elaborate sand castles with intricate designs

Collecting and arranging vintage ticket stubs

Mastering the art of synchronized whistling

Creating intricate sculptures out of discarded paper napkins

Participating in competitive marble racing

Collecting and categorizing peculiar-shaped pasta shells

Designing and wearing clothing made entirely of recycled plastic bags

Organizing extreme kite fighting tournaments

Hosting synchronized hacky sack performances

Building and maintaining elaborate cactus gardens

Collecting and arranging vintage toy figurines

Mastering the art of synchronized finger puppetry

Creating intricate sculptures out of discarded banana peels

Participating in competitive yo-yo tricks and stunts

Collecting and categorizing peculiar-shaped bread slices

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For #WorldHeritageDay I decided to do a bunch of #twitter polls about what cultures and heritages you would like to explore? You can vote now on my twitter & i guess i can make ig polls in my stories if you ask nicely lol.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (#UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification, protection & preservation of cultural & natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

Lots of these places I've never heard of so here's some examples:

* major cities/hotspots to visit include - Quito, #Ecuador: the capital & best preserved, least altered historic centre in #LatinAmerica; Spa Towns of #Europe: located in 7 different countries; Salvador de Bahia, #Brazil's first capital; Nice, French Riviera which is devoted to winter tourism; Azores, #Portugal: with ports to Africa & East/West Indies

* holy sites to visit - Santiago Routes, #Spain: most influential route that connects different peoples of Europe; Sacri Monti, #Italy: sacred landscapes made of art, sculpture & nature; St James Cathedral, #Croatia: where Gothic & Renaissance meet; Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil: filled with Baroque masterpieces; Chartres Cathedral, #France: the model of Gothic architecture; Jesuit Missions in #Paraguay: fusions of culture amongst archaeological ruins; #SanAntonio Missions Park, USA: largest collection of Spanish colonial missions in USA

* nature sites - Colchic Rainforests, #Georgia: forests that survived the #IceAge!; Jeju Volcanic Island, #SouthKorea: volcanic museum; Paseo del Prado, #Madrid: a landscape of arts & sciences; Blue & John Crow Mountains, #Jamaica: get lost in the "Elfin Forest"; Messel Pit, #Germany: a treasure trove of fossils throughout Earths history

* historical sites - explore pyramids in #Egypt & #Sudan; Hegra, #SaudiArabia: remote ancient city with rock carved tombs; #Pompeii, Italy; Palace of #Versailles; Buckingham Palace & #Stonehenge, UK; #ShintoShrine, #Japan

you see anything that's been on your bucket list? #mixedheritage #mixedhistory

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Que faire à Hurghada?

La ville de Hurghada occupe un centre touristique prestigieux dans le monde entier en termes de sa beauté magnifique apprécié par de nombreux. Elle se distingue par ses récifs coralliens et ses poissons colorés qui ornent ses eaux et l’existence de nombreuses zones touristiques qui étonnent les visiteurs. Dans cette ville , il y a beaucoup d’îles touristiques comme l’île de Giftoun, l’île de Magawish, l’île d’Abou Minqar, l’île d’Abu Ramada et l’île de Shadwan. En fait, il y a beaucoup d’endroits récératifs que vous pouvez profiter à Hurghada. En termes d’activités, il y a un grand nombre d’activités pleines d’aventure et aquatiques comme la plongée , le safari , le surf et etc.

*Les plages de Hurghada    1) l'île d'Orange Bay

L’île d’Orange Bay est l’une des îles les plus prestigieuses de Hurghada et est à environ 40 minutes de Hurghada. Elle a été construite en utilisant des matériaux écologiques sous la supervision de l’Organisation de protection de l’environnement sur une superficie d’environ 3000 mètres. Vous pouvez aller à cette île à travers une croisière, durée 40 minutes. Au cours de votre voyage à cette île, vous aurez l’impression que vous avez traversé la frontière égyptienne et êtes allé aux Maldives, pas l’île d’Orange Bay.

   2)La plage de Sheraton

Cette plage est située près de l’hôtel Sheraton Hurghada sur la baie de Soma à Hurghada. Elle se caractérise par sa couleur turquoise exquise. Il est à noter que la plage de Sheraton est une destination idéale pour les familles, elle est également adaptée pour passer la lune de miel . Là-bas, vous pouvez prendre un dîner sur la plage avec une musique calme,quelle atmosphère romantique!

   3)La plage d’El-Gouna

Elle est considérée comme l’une des plages les plus luxueuses de Hurghada, en raison de la renommée de la région de Gouna, et des hôtels distinctifs. Les plages d’El Gouna sont l’une des plus pures. Vous pouvez se rendre à cette plage à travers un yacht . Profitez de belle croisière sur la plage d’El-Gouna.

*Visiter les musées de Hurghada N’arrêtez pas de découvrir cette ville merveilleuse qui nous éblouit encore de ses endroits touristiques. Vous pouvez faire d’un beau tour à Hurghada. Visitez les musées trouvés dans la ville de Hurghada.

   1)Le musée de “Mini Egypt Park”

Ce musée est situé dans la région de Makadi Bay à Hurghada. “Mini Egypt Park” est l’une des destinations les plus importantes que vous profiterez visiter à Hurghada. Au cours de votre visite à ce musée ouvert , vous pouvez voir un grand nombre de monuments archéologiques comme les monuments de Nubie , le temple de Karnak , les pyramides de Gizeh, la bibliothèque d’Alexandrie, le palais de Montazh et d’autres sculptures miniatures de ces magnifiques monuments. Nous aimerons dire que ce musée comprend environ 55 maquettes miniatures pour les attractions touristiques les plus célèbres telles que le Haut Barrage , la tour du Caire , le canal de Suez et le lac Nasser.

    2)Le musée d’Aquarium

Il est situé au cœur de Hurghada dans la région de Magawish. Il est l’un des endroits touristiques les plus importants dans la ville de Hurghada.C’est le plus grand musée aquatique au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord. Par ailleurs , il a 22 aquariums pour exposer des poissons de toutes sortes, à partir des poissons d’ornement aux requins. Ces aquariums reflètent la vie marine sous les eaux de la mer Rouge, et vous pouvez passer par le tunnel de 22 mètres pour voir les poissons de leurs tailles naturelles et les récifs coralliens pittoresques.

   3)Le musée du Sable

Le Musée du Sable est l’un des musées les plus importants du monde. Ce musée contient de magnifiques statues de sable des figures les plus célèbres de l’époque ancienne et moderne, qui ont été sculptés par les artistes les plus célèbres du monde de différentes nationalités de plus d’un pays arabe et européen. Il comprend environ 42 statues des figures internationales et égyptiennes. C’est le premier musée du genre au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord. *Les activités à Hurghada

Dans cette ville, vous pouvez profiter de la plongée avec des respirateurs, du surf avec des planches à voile et du parachutisme. Que vous puissiez nager ou non, vous apprécierez inévitablement les croisières à Hurghada.

écrit par:Mariam Sameh E-mail:french_maestro@egyptonlinetours.com Mobile:-+201001422529 Site: www.egyptonlinetours.com