Melamine Breakdown

I haven't thought about the molecular structure of anything since I nearly failed out of Chem 6A my freshman year of undergrad.  Above is the molecular breakdown of Melamine, the substance involved in the Chinese milk scandal.  The structure is beautiful as is and absolutely destructive when put in the wrong hands.  

Yesterday's Handkerchief

This hanky was actually very hard to finish.  The imagery is a composite of two of the ugliest logos I have ever seen.  Blah.

Low Battery

I finished today's handkerchief with 5 minutes to spare.  I set up my camera to take the daily photograph, pushed the power button, and the display flashes "battery exhausted".  I think to myself, ain't that the truth.  

This weekend has left my own batteries exhausted but I strangely feel invigorated at the same time.  Today marks the end of the 2nd week and I am still excited about the project and am ready for next week.  

I will be posting the photo tomorrow morning when my batteries are recharged to full power.  

More Bailouts

The United States isn't the only government struggling with the decision to bailout financial institutions.  The Irish government is considering a $35 billion Euro package for Depfa Bank, the Irish unit of  German-based Hypo Real Estate.  

Makes me wonder what else will unfold in the near future.

Revisited

In regard to yesterday's hanky.....

I read this article this morning.  It sums up a bit of what I was thinking while I was working on the stitching.  

OJ Back in the News

O.J. just can't stay out of trouble.

"If the glove don't fit, you must acquit!"

Handkerchief delayed

I wasn't able to document this handkerchief until tonight.  Here it is in all its unfinished glory.  

E Pluribus Unum

From wikipedia:

E pluribus unum, Latin for "Out of Many, One," is a motto found on the Seal of the United States, along with Annuit cœptis and Novus ordo seclorum, and adopted by an Act of Congress in 1782.

Never codified by law, E pluribus unum was considered a de facto motto of the United States until 1956 when the United States Congress passed an act (H.J. Resolution 396), adopting In God We Trust as the official motto.^[1]

"Out of Many, One"-  What does that mean in the America of today? United, are we?

This Little Light of Mine

Post Vice-Presidential debate and I am reeling.  I'm trying not to put too much political commentary on this blog, but it was too much.   I will be on pins and needles until November, but I still have hope that the American people will see through the facade.  I need to sleep this off.  Good Night.  

The Light That Never Goes Out

Bright Ideas

This is the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb invented by Thomas Edison in 1879.

GE stock has dropped 34% in the last year, currently selling at ~$22.50.

Pac Man, Pong, and Centipede

This is dedicated to anyone who played on an original Atari Game System. 

Life is a Game

Top story on Google News when I got up this morning was about Electronic Arts pulling the plug on a game under development.  I could never claim to be a gamer, but I do remember the day my uncle bought the Atari console for my cousins.  Boy, was I jealous.  Even after incessant pleading from me and my sister, my own parents would not budge.  My fate as a non-gamer was sealed.  Gaming is a big business.  EA reported 3.67 billion in revenue last year.  That's a lot of video games sold. 

When I lived in LA, I used to drive by the EA building all the time. 

Bull Market Bull Shit

This hanky was quite enjoyable.  I kinda fell in love with the bull while I was working on him.  I couldn't resist the urge to give him red eyes!

The Wisdom of Simon and Garfunkel

Stitching and more stitching.  This morning's soundtrack: Simon and Garfunkel- Greatest Hits.  I haven't listened to this album in a while.  I wish I had put this album on yesterday as it would have been perfect background music while working on the handkerchief.  One line, in particular, screams out to me.  From Mrs. Robinson:

"Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio?  Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you."

Who are our heroes?  Who will become our heroes?  Big questions, indeed, especially during a time where vision beyond base concerns seems to be sorely lacking.  

Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme........