Thursday, November 27, 2003 (comments?)
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers! To readers from around the world: Happy Thursday! I hope your day is spent with those you love, with good food and fellowship.

For all that has been, thanks. For all that will be, yes. - Dag Hammarskjold

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. - John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Tuesday, November 25, 2003 (comments?)
The Time Travel Tale of John Titor. A work of fiction? Most likely, but still entertaining.

The Corpus Christi Caller-Times, which happens to be my employer, ran a story on NanoWriMo today: A novel idea.

World's Only Known Albino Gorilla Dies. How sad.

Language Traders "is home to an online community consisting of users from around the world interested in language learning, cultural exchange, and establishing friendships with those who share these interests."

Fun with Words: Word Oddities. [via mefi]

More word fun: Dave's List of Words That Are Fun to Say.

Sunday, November 23, 2003 (comments?)
So now there's a Seinfeld blog.

Gates tops generosity list: Magazine says Microsoft chairman and his wife have given away $23B, half their net worth. [via media queen]

Bloogz - The Blog Search Engine.

New addition to my blogroll: I've not done much weblog reading lately, so that's probably how I missed Beautiful Stuff up until now. I'm glad to have discovered it.

Craftser. I'm not very "crafty" -- I could be if I took the time -- but I love to look at the results of others' craftiness. [via reenhead]

BookGeek.com, book reviews and more.

All Things Girl is an online literary and arts journal for women by women.

And another awesome literary website by women: ReadingDivas.com.

"The Phoetry Project is a fusion between photography and poetry. Each week on Wednesdays a new poem will be posted and you are to read and interpret the poem and then take a picture that relates to your interpretation..."

Monday, November 17, 2003 (comments?)
I don't know if this is a hoax or not, but it certainly makes for some intersting reading...

"...she's a flight risk.": On March 2, 2003 at 4:12 pm, I disappeared. My name is isabella v., but it's not. I'm twentysomething and I am an international fugitive.

I need this. Heh heh.

This is old news, but still amusing: The Poetry of D.H. Rumsfeld.

MugShots.com - Three things you can count on in life: death, taxes, and screwing up.

Beautiful panoramic photography from Japan: The Night Views of Seto.

Sunday, November 16, 2003 (comments?)
Hmm, it seems that I've only been updating eclectica about once a week. That will have to change.

I got bored of the old layout, so made a new one. It's simple, like most of my layouts. You come here for the links, anyway, right? ;)

I've never been to the Epcot Center, but I still found Fun Facts of Future World interesting.

Two beautiful short films from Goober Productions: The Goober Story and Nim's Winter Tale.

The Arcosanti Project:

In 1970, the Cosanti Foundation began building Arcosanti, an experimental town in the high desert of Arizona, 70 miles north of metropolitan Phoenix. When complete, Arcosanti will house 5000 people, demonstrating ways to improve urban conditions and lessen our destructive impact on the earth. Read more...

5ives: Merlin's Lists of Five Things (Survery fodder!) [via cup of chicha]

800 Important Women Artists - Medieval to Modern. [via idle type]

The End of the World [Warning: Flash file and not safe for work.]

Sunday, November 9, 2003 (comments?)
Today is my 23rd birthday. Like last year, I'd like to say happy birthday to everyone who shares a birthday with me. Happy birthday, all! :)

Click here for some pictures of me taken today.

World Beard and Moustache Championships: "To be honest with you, I think they should just eliminate the Olympics all together and replace it with the WBMC." - Grant Parpan, Staff Writer, the Signal, Santa Clarita, California, November 4, 2003.

Build a roller coaster in your backyard, just like Jeremy Reid did.

Luciferous Logolepsy: Dragging obscure words into the light of day.

Man's life saved after dog finds message in a bottle. Aww, a real-life Lassie story!

"nth position is a free online magazine/ezine with politics & opinion, travel writing, fiction & poetry, reviews & interviews, and some high weirdness."

Hipster Bingo. [via sadgirlseven]

"During the week of October 20th through the 25th, in stellar weasel-like fashion, Scott Adams convinced five top cartoonists to draw and write Dilbert in his place." This is my favorite.

Friday, November 7, 2003 (comments?)
My Photo Friday: Downtown entry:

© 2003 by Joanna Blackwell
Snapped on July 4, 2003. My brother Ben silhouetted against One Shoreline Plaza in Corpus Christi, TX.

Thursday, November 6, 2003 (comments?)
Guess what today is? National Men Make Dinner Day. I know many men do make dinner often, but for those of them who don't, it's time to bust out an apron and get cookin'! ;)

I love free fonts and dinc! has some great retro-ish fonts for the taking.

The Literary Simpsons. [via cup of chicha]

Wednesday, November 5, 2003 (comments?)
I've not been a very diligent weblogger lately. Sorry about that, everyone!

Terri Schiavo Life Ribbon Campaign: "Trying to Educate People About the Fight For Terri's Life, and For the Lives of Other Disabled People."

Photos for Peace: Multicultural photographs of the developing world by Peace Corps volunteers that promote peace and understanding among people.

15 trends taking shape in logo design. [via mefi]

EscapeArtist.com: "A website that shows you how to restart your life abroad."

Today in Literature is a calendar of engaging stories about the great books, writers, and events in literary history.

One man hitting a golf ball across Mongolia: Golf Mongolia.

Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts.

Words Without Borders undertakes to promote international communication through translation of the world's best writing.

An International Catalogue of Superheroes.

Just in time for Return of the King next month, you can learn to write in Elvish.

escaperail, seeing the beauty in fire escapes.

Saturday, November 1, 2003 (comments?)
While in Marquette, Michigan for the ISU short track speed skating World Cup last weekend, I had a chance to take some pictures of Lake Superior and the town. It's an absolutely gorgeous there!

View my album of Marquette photos here.