I am a motorcoach…
. . . traveling through a world of whimsy. That may be what I enjoy most about my pavement bound travels – the whimsical. It’s the fanciful muse, the diet of smiles, aesthetic for aesthetic sake. Thankfully, there’s lots of it to enjoy.
Selfies
(which by definition means I’m in them . . . though you might have to look for me)
Is it just me, or is there something Dickensish here?
Even better than observing the whimsy of the world is wearing it.
What a boring world it would be without the translucence and reflectivity and variant forms of glass. The play possibilities are truly endless.
MEETING THE NEWS on the roadways of America, first-hand, real time, real world news—going out and discovering the news . . .
HEAVY METAL NEWS: Manhole covers date back to ancient times, where decorative sewer grates were made of stone. Today, manhole covers are typically made of cast iron and weigh over one hundred pounds to deter removal. Whoever designed the setting of this cover apparently thought even covering a hole is worthy of artistic statement. But then, stylish manhole covers are, in fact, a worldwide phenomenon.
NEWS OF RESCUED BRANDING: perhaps the most whimsical of the iconic symbols in the modern marketplace, this ubiquitous java goddess adorns over 20,000 coffee stores in 62 countries throughout the world. The name of the company was originally Pequods (of Moby-Dick fame).
NEWS OF SPECIFICATIONS: Master Format is the specifications standard for the construction industry. Published by the Construction Specifications Institute, Master Format recognizes 50 divisions of construction materials and processes. Master Format is the organization of data regarding construction materials and activity requirements. And while the system is necessary for coordination among the professionals getting the work done, the end results are more satisfying than categorical.
(Unlike selfies, these are not about me, but about travel discoveries I think you’d like to know about.)
Voted the most iconic street in America by USA Today, the vibe on Beale Street is as much whimsy as it is bluesy. Hey, this is, after all, where Elvis came to buy his whimsational outfits (Lansky Bros. Clothing – 126 Beale St.). From the colorful signage to the layered intrigues of storefront windows and the mingling sounds of live blues bands, Beale Street is Whimcentral USA.
Quote Of The Day samples
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, it is serious learning.” ―Mr. Rogers
“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” ―Diane Ackerman
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