July 2014 – Page 3 – Sue Jacintho

Welding

Posted by Sue Jacintho On July 11, 2014

I would love to learn to weld and make fantastical sculptures. I love the idea of combining art with function, so am particularly drawn to kinetic sculpture. I love whimsy. I love steampunk. I love wind chimes. I love fountains. I would love to design works of art that have practical use.

Note, the practical use of a steampunk inspired dinosaur in my yard would be to provide gawker entertainment for me and my boys. Imagine if it spit fire, steam, or water, or had wings or appendages that spin in the wind, though!

(photo credit: http://dailyartmuse.com/)

I love these spherical fire pits. Oh, what I would like to do with a torch and some steel!

(photo credit: http://www.thefirepitcompany.co.uk)

I would like to somehow artistically harness the elements to produce electricity, because I absolutely love the idea of self-sufficiency. Let yankee ingenuity and a pioneer spirit run wild. I’m thinking along the lines of some sort of sculptural wind turbine. I need enough power to keep the well pump running, as a bare minimum. Not that I’m preparing for a zombie apocalypse, or anything.

Scotch Tasting

Posted by Sue Jacintho On July 11, 2014

I know very little about whisky, but I’ve discovered that I like Scotch. From what I’ve tried, it seems that my preference tends towards Scotch single malts. I would like to explore the various options and hone my palate. While a tour of the homeland, Scotland, would be fabulous in its own right, I think that a simple local whisky tasting experience would satisfy this bucket list item.

(photo credit: http://www.iwawine.com)

La Sagrada Familia

Posted by Sue Jacintho On July 11, 2014

I am a lover of the Alan Parsons Project, circa 1980s, and ever since the Gaudi album, have been intrigued by the works of Antonio Gaudi, most specifically La Sagrada Familia Basilica. La Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona, has been called, “The most extraordinary personal interpretation of Gothic architecture since the Middle Ages.”

….and now for a musical memory…

La Sagrada Familia, the wind has changed the storm is over
La Sagrada Familia, for the lion and the lamb
La Sagrada Familia, we thank the lord the danger’s over
La Sagrada Familia, there’s peace throughout the land

Under clear blue skies our voices rise in songs of glory
And for all those years our eyes and ears were filled with tears

Who knows where the world may turn us, only a fool would say
Who knows what the fates may have in store
Follow the light of truth as far as our eyes can see
How should we know where that may be? How should we know?

(photos from wikipedia)

Menorca, Spain

Posted by Sue Jacintho On July 11, 2014

flying boats

I’ve seen this photo floating around FaceBook and the internet, and am intrigued by the crystal clear waters. Even though I stumbled across a forum in which the disclosure was made that such images are produced via a circular polarizing lens, and that the naked human eye won’t see as depicted in the photo, I still think that this would be a lovely place to experience in real life. Some day!

(photo credit: unknown)

About

Posted by Sue Jacintho On July 11, 2014

me

I‘m the mama.

My life revolves mainly around my 2 young children. I’m a single, full time working mom with a hellacious commute. Most of my time is spent taking care of the business of life.

I like walking, bicycling, playing Scrabble and other games, all manner of creative endeavors, sipping delightful beverages such as coffee, tea, cognac, wine and scotch, and rearranging my furniture.