The Oneida Stone and Things Worth Knowing About Oneida County

Aha! I am one marvelous step closer to my hunt for the Oneida Stone! I am thrilled! Look what my daughter discovered while surfing Google Books! That is a very old photo of the Oneida Nation sacred stone, taken sometime over 100 years ago, when the Stone sat on a pedestal at the Forest Hill [...]

Stunning LEGO Art Coming to Rochester

I love this guy’s art! He’s Nathan Sawaya and he does some amazing things with LEGO bricks. I did a post on him on my other blog, Freaky Frugalite. Sawaya is touring the U.S. and he’s making a stop in Rochester, NY, at the Strong National Museum of Play. The exhibit is

US Airways Flight 1549 Hudson River Landing Video

Remember, just about a year ago now, the US Airways Flight 1549? Captain Sullenberger reported that shortly after takeoff a flock of birds hit his plane, causing engine damage. The plane had to make a crash landing into the Hudson River! Captain Sully’s piloting skills were credited for saving the passengers from what could have [...]

Spectacular Aquariums

I just LOVE aquariums. I’ve only been to three in my whole life, but I could see them all, and spend weeks and weeks in an aquarium! I love sea life and water. Zoos are boring to me, but aquariums are so spectacular! It’s no surprise that I discovered some very unique aquariums, online. WOW. [...]

Terrific British Airways Airfare Deal

The world is on sale! Here’s an outstanding promotion if you’ve been in the wings, waiting for a good deal on airfare and travel deals, particularly for the “Metro Twins” of New York and London. It’s from the illustrious British Airways, and it’s stupendous! However, this promotion is ONLY until November 19, 2009, so do [...]