Saturday, May 09, 2009

Friday, May 08, 2009

inkling

From the Old English, to inkle, meaning to whisper a hint.
Inklings would do this for slow riddle solvers.

Thursday, May 07, 2009

coin-operated boy

sitting on the shelf he is just a toy
but i turn him on and he comes to life
automatic joy
that is why i want
a coin operated boy
-Dresden Dolls

Foan ear shell

ear shell from Foa (Tonga) carved into likeness of Joe Namath

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Dr. Rex Wray

Father of the x-rated x-ray.
OD'd on orgone.

Monday, May 04, 2009

Sunday, May 03, 2009

harrowed

With the turning of the soil come many surprises.
Ah, Spring!

Saturday, May 02, 2009

ProtoRobo

Alice LB-6, streamlined automatronic cigarette salesgirl in service for numerous speakeasies in the 1920s.

Friday, May 01, 2009

Saint Praxades

Back then, Christians took to being thrown into cells in order to season. Praxades took to burying them when they spoiled. Reason enough for her to be martyred and sanctified.