Thursday, June 28, 2007
Trend Watching
Here's another great place to see what trends are coming and going. Trendwatching.com
International Talent Support
Check out the International Talent Support ....lots of fashion trends, upcoming designers, and photographers, and talent. While you're at it check out E V E, another source of great design, upcoming events, and interesting odds and ends.
Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University
Check out Miami University's Picture Book Database. (I found this through About.com's Children's Books info in my email updates) It's a very informative update every time I get it.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Graphic Arts Federation
Check out the Graphic Arts Federation. (I'm typing this while wearing one contact and leaving the other one out.) I've been going around all day this way..needless to say, feeling very disoriented.
A tip....never sleep with your contacts in your eyes. I forgot to take mine out two nights ago and have been suffering the results in my left eye. extremely painful and a bit dangerous. My eye is finally beginning to clear up, but at my age, this has not been a joke. I hope tomorrow brings a clear view, and no pain.
A tip....never sleep with your contacts in your eyes. I forgot to take mine out two nights ago and have been suffering the results in my left eye. extremely painful and a bit dangerous. My eye is finally beginning to clear up, but at my age, this has not been a joke. I hope tomorrow brings a clear view, and no pain.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Behind The Name-Etymology & History of First Names
Behind the Name shows the etymology and history of first names from various cultures.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Make a Face
Check out Artnamtomy for a terrific online source for facial expressions. I've visited it before, but had never seen the advanced facial expression section. It's amazing. Click on application and then go to level II
Thursday, June 21, 2007
TwitterLit
TwitterLit is "A site that serves up literary teasers twice daily. At 5:00 AM and 5:00PM Eastern Time I post the first line of a book, without the author's name or book title, but with a link to Amazon so readers can see what book the line is from. "
Warning..it's addicting.
Warning..it's addicting.
Art Junction blog
Check out the ArtJunction blog. Make sure to click on the amazing Sony Bravia commercial on YouTube there.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Moses- When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom
Carole Boston Weatherford's book Moses, illustrated by Kadir Nelson is something you've got to read. The incredible combination of Kadir Nelson's illustrations (everytime I see any of his work it does something to me. He is my illustration hero. ) and Weatherford's deep, warm heartfelt writing is powerful. I am going to buy this one....gotta have it.
U.S. Freedom Corps Capital PurSuit Drive
This is an excellent idea and opportunity for folks around DC to offer practical help to those in need...
USA Freedom Corps Capitol PurSuit Drive-Washington DC.
Thousands of Americans including: youths in foster care, adults, teens, ex-offenders, and veterans who have come from low income environments are transitioning back into the workforce every day. Affording proper attire for interviews and work is an enormous obstacle for these citizens, so the USA Freedom Corps office will be partnering with the Capitol PurSuit Drive from June 13th until June 25th.
Please bring the following used items to be donated: business suits, dress shirts, blouses (on hangers, please), belts, and shoes. Donated items should be in usable condition. This is your opportunity to literally give the suit off your back to help fellow Americans secure their futures. All donations are tax deductible, and receipts are available upon request.
There will be four collection points for the Capitol PurSuit Drive:
* Ike's Eatery
* 1800 G Street, 9th floor lobby
* West Wing Lobby and Ground Floor
* USA Freedom Corps 736 Jackson Place
The donated items will be distributed among three national charities: Working Wardrobes, The Women’s Alliance, and Career Gear. A portion of the donations will also be distributed in the D.C. area through several nonprofit organizations.
For any questions, please call the USA Freedom Corps office at 456-7381. All suits should be delivered to one of the collection points no later than 5pm on Monday, June 25th.
USA Freedom Corps Capitol PurSuit Drive-Washington DC.
Thousands of Americans including: youths in foster care, adults, teens, ex-offenders, and veterans who have come from low income environments are transitioning back into the workforce every day. Affording proper attire for interviews and work is an enormous obstacle for these citizens, so the USA Freedom Corps office will be partnering with the Capitol PurSuit Drive from June 13th until June 25th.
Please bring the following used items to be donated: business suits, dress shirts, blouses (on hangers, please), belts, and shoes. Donated items should be in usable condition. This is your opportunity to literally give the suit off your back to help fellow Americans secure their futures. All donations are tax deductible, and receipts are available upon request.
There will be four collection points for the Capitol PurSuit Drive:
* Ike's Eatery
* 1800 G Street, 9th floor lobby
* West Wing Lobby and Ground Floor
* USA Freedom Corps 736 Jackson Place
The donated items will be distributed among three national charities: Working Wardrobes, The Women’s Alliance, and Career Gear. A portion of the donations will also be distributed in the D.C. area through several nonprofit organizations.
For any questions, please call the USA Freedom Corps office at 456-7381. All suits should be delivered to one of the collection points no later than 5pm on Monday, June 25th.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
2 Year Birthday
Cachibachis celebrates two years of being online this month. It doesn't seem possible! What about the rest of you bloggers out there? I know many of you must be at least 2 years old.
Simon Schama's Power of Art on PBS
Check out Simon Schama's Power of Art on PBS. I've been lagging in my blogging due to the end of school and Summer Vacation! It's already been an adventure. Vacation hadn't even started before one of our kids rode in an ambulance to the ER with an allergic reaction. (she missed the last day of school because of it.) Yikes. She's fine now, after 2 more days of hives coming and going. I am so grateful to have her running around full force again.
Give your loved ones an extra hug today.
Give your loved ones an extra hug today.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Virginia Art Education Association
The Virginia Art Education Association has some great programs going on. Check out some of the high school student's art.
A New Biz Has Been Born....Baby Sleep Tonight
My friend Robin has recently started this business (along with her amazing seamstress/sewing abilities). It is called Baby Sleep Tonight. (I wish I'd had this advice when my colicky son was a baby.....)
Congratulations Robin! May the business take off and may many babies and parents sleep well due to your advice.
Congratulations Robin! May the business take off and may many babies and parents sleep well due to your advice.
FugleFlicks-Art Flicks made by Kids
Fugle Flicks....gotta watch them. These are art related videos made my kids. I've only watched one so far, but it was fantastic, fun and hilarious. Make sure to watch Young Sloppy Brush. Check out the Fugle Blog too.
Another of the videos teaches space concepts in art. It's called Deep Space.
Another of the videos teaches space concepts in art. It's called Deep Space.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Project Zero Research
Project Zero's mission is to understand and enhance learning, thinking, and creativity in the arts, as well as humanistic and scientific disciplines, at the individual and institutional levels. This is an amazing project and the link is well worth saving to delve into at a later time as well. It is a Harvard University Program.
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