Category Archives: Art, Music, Crafts, etc.

Things That Make Me Smile No. 239: Music and Science

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Music is clearly one of my interests considering how many smiles involve it and the strange instruments people use. This time, however, music links with another interest of mine: science. I’m including two videos with this post to reflect both … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 238: Unusual instruments – Glass Harp

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

While the movie Miss Congeniality brought the glass harp to a broader audience, Petr Spatina can stop traffic (foot traffic, that is) with his incredible talent. My mother sent this to me, knowing my interest in unusual instruments. The first … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 237: Celebrating Colors

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

A friend shared this song, and the singer is very talented. What I like the most, though, is how it’s a joyful song that seems to be about people coming together. The lyrics are here. Scroll past the first song … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 235: An Homage to Sci Fi

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

This video is worth it just for the list in the back, though you need to be quick with the pause button. A wander through science fiction programming new and old that can call up a lot of good memories … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 12-18-2020

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Nature (Art) Artist Lisa Stevens goes by the tag seaurchin, a hint to her source of inspiration. Her works are inspired by coral in both their color and shapes. I … Continue reading →

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