Author Archives: cassilvia

Civic Hacking and Infographic Maps

Posted on June 13, 2013

June 1st-2nd was National Day of Civic Hacking. Hacking is one of those words that instantly makes some people think of teenagers programming in their parents basement, trying to break into personal information because they’re bored. Those people have seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Science, Infographics, Sociology | Leave a comment

Drinking Like a Fictional Character

Posted on June 11, 2013

If you haven’t noticed, writers like to drink. Google quotes on drinking (I did) and you’ll find no shortage of writers who have something to say about booze: In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is Freedom, in water … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Illustration, Infographics, Print | Leave a comment

Lost Cat Book or Where did that cat go??

Posted on June 11, 2013

Illustrator Wendy McNaughton and her partner Caroline lost their cat. If you’ve never been in that position, it takes between 1 week to one month, depending on personality and the history between you and your feline friend, before you’ve decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Art, Books, Illustration, Pets | Leave a comment

Instagramatron

Posted on June 10, 2013

I brought my SLR camera in for repairs on May 11th. I am told that it has “impact damage” preventing auto focus from working, which occurred somewhere between leaving my house and arriving in Barcelona on a trip almost 2 … Continue reading →

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Sugar Windows

Posted on June 10, 2013

The Storm King Art Center in Mountainville, NY has been on my short list of weekend trips for a while. Unfortunately, I not good about making time to leave town for only a couple days. Storm King boasts the distinction of … Continue reading →

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Tipples and Tapas

Posted on May 6, 2013

We enjoyed a tipples and tapas party this weekend that gave us the opportunity for a bit of experimentation. I never write down recipes as I make them up but my lab partner is an inveterate note taker. Here is the tale … Continue reading →

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Food Together, Better than Food Alone

Posted on May 4, 2013

It’s turned into dog day. Here’s a lovely animated short, Omelette, about a shared love of food and how it brings family (through birth or circumstance) together. I learned to cook with my mom at an early age. It’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Cooking, Food, Video

Controlling Lothario

Posted on May 4, 2013

Dogs are generally known to be face lickers, but not this Shiba Inu, who has learned to block his owner’s affectionate advances by all means necessary. Further proof that Shiba Inus are awesome dogs. As a co-owner of three cats, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Humor, Pets, Video

Shades of Grey

Posted on May 3, 2013

Hah. I bet you thought this was going to be a post about that series of books which have become popular beyond my understanding. It isn’t about a book; it’s about street art. Sometimes street art is about give and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Graffiti, Street Art, Typography

Nests of the Sociable Weaver

Posted on May 3, 2013

South African photographer Dillon Marsh loves three things (probably more) – travel, landscapes and photography. While traveling through the Southern Kalahari he re-encountered the nests of the sociable weaver, first seen on a family vacation as a child. A relatively small bird, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Art, Bird, Nature, Photography, Travel