[J]ust as in the sciences we have learned that we are too ignorant to safely pronounce anything impossible, so for the individual, since we cannot know just what are his limitations, we can hardly say with certainty that anything is necessarily within or beyond his grasp. Each must remember that no one can predict to what heights of wealth, fame, or usefulness he may rise until he has honestly endeavored, and he should derive courage from the fact that all sciences have been, at some time, in the same condition as he, and that it has often proved true that the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.
Awesome Human Tricks: Blowing Ring Bubbles
I love swimming and being in the water. I’ve seen several videos of people blowing underwater bubble rings, including this one. During my misspent teenage years, I went through several…
Interview with Artist and Illustrator Joe Granski
From strippers and porn stars to protesters, cosplayers, and super heroes in the making, Joe Granski’s work gives a peek into sub-cultures outside of the mainstream.
Joe Granski is a painter and illustrator who is local to the DC area. His portraits explores the way people use images to present themselves and how those images are, in turn received by others. He has recently displayed his work at DC’s Artomatic.
Dennis, Matt, and I have known Joe for many years and now, he sits with the crew of Unified Pop Theory, Red Bull in hand, ruminating about the creative paths he has taken and what calls “artistic causality”. We found him to be a walking contradiction. Congenial with a bit of arrogance. Opinionated and at the same, a creative recluse. Listen to the interview…
Extreme Barbie Jeep Racing
All I can say is that I love rednecks. And anyone else willing to risk life and limb for my entertainment. These guys grab those toy jeeps meant for toddlers…
You Must Escape – A Ludum Dare game
A friend sent me a link to this game. No comments, no preface, just a raw link. You start off with a black screen, some basic instructions, a quick message…