Tomb of King Peepankhamun, winner of Washington Post’s Peeps Show II

Thrilla in Manila

Peeps Dive Deep
We were in DC for Easter weekend. I know it’s a bit late to share, but my favorite part of the weekend was opening up the Washington Post, Sunday morning, to see the top winners of their Peeps Show contest. [...]

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New Year’s Eve midnight moments - there are actually 38 of them! Wha? Some time zones are only 30 minutes different and a couple are only 15 minutes different. Weird. Here’s a sampling of New Year times in comparison to Raleigh, NC (USA EST, GMT -5) …you can decide when you start (and stop) [...]

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It’s hard to find Christmas decor that’s modern without going too kitschy or retro. I know because every year I go on a mad search and end up finding one or two new items to add to my collection. This year I’m lovin’ a “Mod Op Art Wreath” by Kenneth Wingard.

Or How ’bout this “Sign [...]

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Still trying to get into the holiday spirit? Knit an outrageous holiday sweater! Made by the very crafty ad agency folk at Sullivan Higdon & Sink.

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Yes, I’m guilty. I love holiday lights. To me they are synonymous with winter chills, Christmas carols, and the tastes/smells of yummy cookies and cider. I visited a local hotspot to see the lights this year at Lake Myra Road. What an adventure. EVERYTHING… from the snow machine to the large (and small) light installations [...]

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