(7) Lighthouse Hotels [photos]

Boy, would I love to spend a weekend in one of these lighthouse hotels!  Some are remote and accessible only by helicopter, some have spas, some have in-house light keepers, while others rent the entire island.

In alphabetical order, here are some exterior/interior views and US prices of:

East Brother Light Station – East Brother Island, California [US $400 to $550]

Harlingen Lighthouse – Harlingen, Netherlands [US $400 to $550]

Heceta Head Lighthouse – Yachats, Oregon [US $250 -$400]

Molja Lighthouse – Aalesund, Norway [US $250 -$400]

Saugerties Lighthouse – Saugerties, New York [US $400 to $550]

Svinoey Lighthouse – 6099 Heroy, Norway [US $100 to $250] *accessible only by helicopter

West USK Lighthouse – Newport, UK [US $100 to $250]

To see more pictures of these lighthouses, click here.

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Question: Have you ever spent a night or a weekend in a lighthouse?  If so, describe the experience!

Shakespeare: A virtual field trip

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An interesting site dealing with the life of Shakespeare.

…it is only fitting that we know a little bit about this famous playwright’s life and his times.  Follow along on this virtual field trip to learn more about Shakespeare and his plays.

Stop #1: Shakespeare: The Man

Stop #2: Life During Shakespeare’s Time

Stop #3: The Globe Theatre

Stop #4: Plays for Study

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Macbeth Rap [video]

Hilarious!

This link was provided in a reply to my twitter question: Would Shakespeare have been a better writer if he’d had a computer?  The answer: [Maybe, but I think he would've done hip-hop or rap.]

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Links for doodle lovers [links/video]

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I just love doodling.  Here are some goodies…

A Doodle-a-day
Doodle-Art – all kinds of links

Susan Boyle’s final performance and reactions [video]

Susan Boyle brought a tear to Simon’s eye?

See some interesting reactions in the related links below, including comments from Piers Morgan on his blog.  And see a video of the judges reactions.

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“The View” staff predict American Idol winner [video]

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In a few hours, the answer to the question “Who is the next American Idol?” will be revealed.  In the meantime, the staff of The View TV show and guest Glenn Beck vote in on who will win tonight’s American Idol…

Prediction

DON’T MISS this 6 part documentary on “NDE”s: Near Death Experiences [6 videos]

BBC (via last.fm)

These videos are part of a BBC documentary on near death experiences–the believers and the skeptics.  It is quite an interesting study.  Especially

• The case of a woman who’d been blind since birth and describes her thoughts when she sees the afterlife.
  
• The heavenly wisdom given to a shrewd businessman that changed his life.
  

But the most hair-raising testimony was of the woman in Part 4…She sees her uncle [3:29] and is aware that she’s surrounded by light.  “Is the light was God,” she asks. [3:50].  The uncle’s answer is nothing but spectacular [3:55]: “No, the light isn’t God.  The light is what happens with God breathes.”  She speaks to the interviewer and says, ” I distinctly remember that I was standing in the breath of God.”

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Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

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Do you believe, or disbelieve, in near death experiences?  Have you have one?

Susan Boyle’s makeover and movie offer [photos/video]

SUSAN GETS A NEW LOOK

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SUSAN BOYLE MAY HIT THE BIG SCREEN

Susan Boyle told the judges her dream was to be a professional singer and that she hadn’t fulfilled that dream because she never had the chance.  Well, she’s not only getting her wish but she’s also been offered a movie deal called Section B!

I love that quote!

Darla Rae, who runs Film-It Productions in Colorado, says “Susan Boyle’s real life story is exactly what the movie Section B is about – chasing your dream no matter what. And I understand her completely, because our stories are almost identical. I promised my ill mother who passed away that I wouldn’t give up my dream of making films. So at age 47 I wrote, directed, and produced my first feature film, The Goal. We went on to win awards, and now we’re getting ready to shoot Section B with some amazing talent…

Susan studied at Edinburgh Acting School in the early ’90s but was forced to leave and care for her sick mother. I’d love to help her finally fulfill her dream of being an actress! We’ve even sent offers through the local Pub manager where Susan Boyle sings Karaoke. Hopefully our offer will reach her and you’ll see her on the silver screen soon.” says Rae.”  Source

Listen to Darla Rae describe the idea that birthed the movie and the synopsis…

I am SO HAPPY for Susan!

Perspectives Magazine is looking for “escape artists”

As the founder and publisher of Perspectives Magazine, I am looking for talented escape artists: word painters who can transport people into a magical world–like that scene in Mary Poppins when she jumps into the chalk painting with Bert and the children.  I’m looking for writers who can help the reader “escape” their pressured, stressed out world for a brief period.

Check out the home page and the two contests:

• Perspectives Magazine
• The Treasures of Spring contest and
• In 7 Days contest.

US Naval Academy gives mouth-dropping performance [video]

If you want to see what synchronization means, if you want to see how ‘practice makes perfect,’ if you want to see mouth-dropping gymnastic feats, then watch the Kings Firecrackers.  If you think they’re amazing in the beginning, you are in for a ride closer to the end of the video! But that’s not the end…let the white ball continue…

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American Idol reunites Celine & Elvis [audio/video]

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Watch Celine Dion and Elvis Presley sing a duet at the American Idol Gives Back show.  Celine appeared to walk out and stand next to Elvis as the two sang “If I Can Dream.”  It was all done with a hologram that was said to have cost between $50,000 and $100,000 to create.  Prior to the performance, Celine practiced with an Elvis impersonator.

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Feather paintings…WOW!!! [photos]

This is a 5-star wowzer moment >>> Look at these

Final Salute ~ A tear-jerking love story [audio/photos/video]

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The photo at the right is appropriate for ‘heart-breaking news’ alert.  If you love love stories, this is a must.  Get the kleenex out…I’m unable to type for the tears so I’ll just let you visit the site. It’s all about Marine 2nd. Lt. Jim Cathey and his widow (little did I know that this happened in 2006).

The pictures were one thing but listening to the widow of this marine tell her story was the clincher, for me.  And then to hear what objects she placed in his casket and how Major Steve Beck described Lt. Cathey’s tear-soaked uniform was more than I could bear.

Show your respects here.

Audio slideshow

Special Report

Now, if you’ll excuse me…

Do not skip seeing this artist’s website [photos]

I love unique things.  And this is TOTALLY UNIQUE!!!

Scott Wade paints amazing art on dirty cars!  I didn’t know that filth could be a beautiful thing.

Check out his amazing gallery >>>[Source]

Biblio Words

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Biblio – A prefix from the Greek meaning “of or pertaining to books.”

Bibliobibuli – Those who read too much.

Biblioclast – One who mutilates or destroys books.

Bibliodemon – A book fiend.

Bibliogenist – A producer or publisher of books.

Bibliognost – One who knows books and bibliography.

Bibliographer – One who writes about books.

Biblioklept – One who steals books.

Bibliokleptomaniac – One with an obsessive impulse to steal books.

Bibliolater – One with extreme devotion to, concern with, or dependence on books.

Bibliolestes – A book robber.

Bibliology – An account of books or book lore.

Bibliomancy – Prophecy by books or by verses of the Bible.

Bibliomania – A passion for collecting books.

Bibliomaniac – One with an exaggerated liking for acquiring and owning books.

Bibliopegy – Bookbinding as a fine art.

Bibliopegist – A bookbinder.

Bibliophage – One who devours books; an arder reader or bookworm.

Bibliophile – A lover of books; a book collector.

Bibliophobe – One who fears books.  <What a nightmare!>

Bibliopole – A dealer in books; a bookseller, sometimes a second-hand or rare book dealer.

Biblioriptos – One who throws books around.

Bibliosopher – One who gains wisdom from books.

Bibliotaph – One who hides or hoards books.

Bibliothec – A librarian.

Bibliotheca – A library; a collection of books.

Sites to help find celebrity, dog, biblical, band, astronomy, boat names…

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I won’t be having any children but I search for ‘name’ websites for characters in my stories.  Here are some interesting ones:

• If you need some celebrity inspiration, check out Celebrity Names
• If you need a name for your pooch, check out Top Dog Names (includes names for species like names for greyhounds, dobermans, etc.).  And if you’re looking for foreign names like Eskimo, Greek, Hawaiin dog names check out Foreign Dog Names.
• If you need an unusual biblical name, check out Biblical Baby Names
• If you need a name for your music band, check out Band Name Generator
• If you need a thematic name (biblical, theology, history, literature, astronomy, ancient, mythology), check out Namespedia
• If you want to find your naming personality type, try the quiz at NameNerds
• If you need a cultural name, check out Babynology
• If you have lots of time…check out 20,000 Names
• If you need a name for your boat, check out Boat-Namer

Celebrity doodles like David Cassidy, Micky Dolenz and Jay Leno [photos]

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First, a bit of trivia:

STEPHEN KING: To beneift the Back Alley Theatre, King sent in a doodle that sold at auction for $225–the only known piece of published “art” by King, who readily admitted, in an introduction to a book collection of J. K. Potter’s photographs, that he’s no artist.
The cartoon shows a sun setting behind a tombstone bearing the words PLANET EARTH/SOMEONE HIT THE WRONG BUTTON/JULY 11, 1992/RIP.  The sketch is dated June 23, 1987.

From Stephen King from A to Z: An Encyclopedia of His Life and Work, p36

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See the celebrity doodles auctioned on ebay this year including

• David Cassidy
• Dom Deluise
• Ellen DeGeneres
• Jay Leno
• Jeff Bridges
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus
• Mickey Dolenz
• Sela Ward
• and a lot more!

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Environmental sound effects

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This website has sound effects including a typewriter, a pencil scratching the paper, whales, fans, planes, lightning, a purring cat, crickets, trains, and lots more.  It’s great for those who suffer from tinnitus and need something else to focus on.  And, it’s nice to listen to while your surfing the web.  Check it out!