Heart - http://heartroasters.com/cafe/

Broder Cafe - http://www.yelp.com/biz/broder-portland

Beaker & Flask - http://beakerandflask.com/blog/

The Meadow - http://www.atthemeadow.com/shop/index.php

Grilled Cheese Grill Truck : http://www.grilledcheesegrill.com/

Loyly Sauna - http://www.loyly.net/

Por Que No - http://www.porquenotacos.com/

Firehouse - http://www.firehousepdx.com/

Bakery Bar - http://www.bakerybar.com/

Kir Wine Bar - http://www.kirwinebar.com/

Dogs in School Art Exhibit - http://dogsinschool.com/

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39929272

I love these cuddling Valentine snails.  They remind me of my favorite onscreen kiss… L’amour d’escargots!

This recipe is delicious, truly the best strawberry cupcakes I’ve ever tasted!

for the recipe go to –  http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/strawberry-shortcake-cupcakes

And the tuba bellows love

a proper steamy tea party

marching a little too close, eh?

rosy cheeks and dangerous rinks

my favorite of the bunch

Balthazar the bear held the sheepish Gracie close to him and said, “When you wake in the morning, I will be gone.”

“Where will the morning take you?” Gracie asked.

“Into the unknown.” His voice, deep and hollow, echoed off the sky. “I have adventure running through my veins.”

Balthazar breathed the night air into his lungs and confessed, “My heart is a hunter.”

Gracie’s eyes smiled as she whispered, “You are filled to the brim with wild tenderness. Follow your heart and I will be here for you, always.”

Scary Photo / Last Minute Gag for the Camera Award goes to “Don’t Play with Your Food” http://www.myfunnyeye.blogspot.com

My Favorite Look Award goes to www.sexypeople-blog.com 

Chuck

And the runner ups are …

Sandy

Wayne and Jeffrey

Illustration, It’s Not Just for Kids Award goes Sticks at Hamptone’s shop on Etsy.com.

ttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7125446

Finally, A President Willing to Get Dirty Award goes to the Barack Obama! By dirty I mean “with dirt” sorry Clinton no awards for naughty/dirty behavior.

To read more about Michelle and President Obama’s garden at the White House, read more on http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/20/dining/20garden.html

Guilty Pleasure Award goes to “Michael Jackson’s Mansion filled with statues of young boys, GET OUT!” written by the http://thesuperficial.com

“Here’s a sample of some of the various works of art on the 2,952 item list: “boy with accordion,” “boy sitting on bricks,” “boy w/ baton and hat w/ feathers,” “two boys on swing bar,” “two boys with ladder,” “boys sleeping on bench,” ” boys milking goat,” “boy on a toy car with girl,” “boy pulling, 2 boys on a bike,” “boy lifting girl,” “2 boys sitting on a sunflower,” “little boy with turquoise overalls on a stand,” “bronze boy and girl hugging,” “bronze boy carrying a fruit basket,” “boys catching fish.” And it goes on and on and on and on ….”

Here is the link because, if you are anything like me, you will want to read this article http://thesuperficial.com/2009/03/michael_jacksons_mansion_fille.php

One of fascinating aspects of this project, was getting the opportunity to expand my geographical knowledge,

as well as being exposed to unusual tourists attractions people might like to take pictures at. I never knew this places existed!

Here are a few touristy places that even though they are odd, people enjoy visiting them.

1) Leila’s Hair Museum – all of the framed wreath objects in the picture below are made out of human hair! Ew, serious gag reflex!

Leila's Hair Museum

If you would like more information on this Missouri attraction, check out  http://shorttage.blogspot.com/2007_06_01_archive.html

2) Sedlec Ossuary – known for having a massive chandelier made of human bones which, not surprising, was featured in Dungeons and Dragons the movie.

Sedlec Ossuary

For more information on this Czech attraction, click on http://www.travelpod.com/travel-photo/trent/europe-2005/1128961320/sedlec_kostnice_x31x.jpg/tpod.html

3) National Museum of Funeral History – this is a direct quote from their website, “The collection of coffins represents the single largest assemblage of fantasy coffins outside of Ghana.”   Not only was I surprised that Ghana has the largest collection of fantasy coffins in the world, I was also surprised that someone’s idea for a fantasy coffin is a giant chicken.

Ghanaian Fantasy Coffin - Chicken

For more information on this Houston attraction, check out http://www.nmfh.org/exhibits/fantasy/index.html.

4) Wannado City – is an indoor theme park giving children the opportunity to try out a wide variety of professions.  Here are a few of the jobs children are lucky enough to get the opporunity to try out At Wannado: Bailiff, Supermarket Stockperson, Bank Customer (that’s not a job!), Anestheologist, Boom Operator, Wardrobe (I hope they are referring to a Wardrobe Designer because they just typed Wardrobe) and, my personal favorite, Witness.

Where kids can do what they Wannado!

So if you feel like spending $30 a person to watch kids witness something or stock supermarket shelves then check out http://www.wannadocity.com/kids.php .

Unfotunately, I never received permission to add the Neverland Ranch to Apple’s database, sorry MJ.

Speaking of amusing and strange Apple related stories, did anyone see Woz do the worm on national tv?  I love that guy!  Let’s just hope he beats that bunny!