Postcard of the Interwebs - 23 March 2016

Alternative Theory of the Creation of the Universe: What if the universe always was at a certain point and there was no big bang.

Why do People Think Supernatural Phenomenon Exists: Interesting study of why the brain thinks the way it does for some.

Finding Free Fruit: Nice little site for getting your fruits for free.

12 Steps for Staying Inspired: A good list.

Detailed Drawing of Saturn V rocket and Apollo Moon Lander: I loved these type of drawings as a kid (still do).

How Babies Think about Thinking: How young minds start developing the cognitive problem solving procsess.

Brain Scaffolding: Repairing damage to the brain.

Cross Country Skiiing at Mount Washington

Through work, we had the opportunity to have a ski day at Mount Washington ski resort and I took it. It was a wonderful experience. Not only was the scenery great but the serenity and opportunity to be alone during the skiing part was a calm zen oasis. It was a good time to just be and not beholden to anyone and anything other than myself. It was a breather. Also got to read for about five hours for the bus ride up and down!

There was not many people taking part in the cross-country skiing, probably because of the weather.

Also got a closeup of a creepy big-handed garden gnome that I pass by when driving up and down Vancouver Island. Now that I've had a closer look it is no less creepy.

Definitely a day well spent.

Tafelmusik: House of Dreams

This past Saturday evening, my wife and I saw a concert given by Tafelmusik whom we have seen before. They were in town to present their “House of Dreams” multi-media experience, which was fantastic. They spent several years locating five houses in Europe that featured art and music in their history to create a musical and visual experience. This permitted the audience to take a tour of the five homes, with art by Vermeer, Canaletto, and Watteau digitally put back, while listening to Handel, Bach, Marais and Vivaldi. Like their Galileo Project, it was a unique experience for the senses. As always, would see them again and again.