Escher’s Family Reunion – waterglobe

Escher’s Family Reunion – waterglobe

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When families get together, sometimes it seems everyone is running in different directions. By the time everyone agrees what to have for lunch, it might be time for an evening meal instead. We dash off to the movies, to the store, to shop … and wave at each other in passing.  If Escher had a … Continue reading →

Inspired by Nikola Tesla – Fate Magazine 1949

Inspired by Nikola Tesla – Fate Magazine 1949

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In the fall of 2012, I was fortunate to find a copy of a 1949 issue of Fate magazine, which began publishing in 1948 as a magazine chronicling the paranormal as well as scientific discoveries. While the 1949 issue is no longer in print (and I was lucky to find a copy), Fate magazine still … Continue reading →

Your Move – the chess game water globe

Your Move – the chess game water globe

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“I don’t know what game we’re playing, but I’m pretty sure it’s your move.” It might be a chess board, but then again, the squares march both horizontally and vertically. And the pieces seem a little … off. Perhaps the biggest clue: When you shake the globe, the pieces stay still, but black and white … Continue reading →

I Love Shoe – the snow globe

I Love Shoe – the snow globe

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Department of Bad Puns, can you hold the line? I Love Shoe. If you love shoes, maybe you’ll forgive the pun. Here is a shoe tree made of … shoes. In fact, so many shoes we lost count at somewhere past a baker’s dozen. Still, some would say: not enough. “I want to write a … Continue reading →

Circular Logic – the snow globe returns

Circular Logic – the snow globe returns

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   Circular Logic has made a round trip. From Denver to Boston and now back to Denver again, Circular logic was featured in the “Celebrating Snow Globes” winter exhibition at the Sandwich Glass Museum. Given its name, it’s a fitting journey. One definition of Circular Logic is that the answer contains no evidence that is distinct … Continue reading →