Posts tagged ‘museum’

The Man who Rocked the World

My friend, Scott Sucher (located over in the blogroll), just had an article published that changes 200 years of gem history.  His “hobby” is making exact replicas of unique diamonds and gems for museum pieces and exhibits.  This is what happens when a passion just takes off!  The article is very technical, but the general concepts conveyed through the accompanying photos just comes off as intriguing.  Get the whole story right here.

Update: Oops, my bad.  The link to the article isn’t the full article, and gives you an option to purchase the magazine.  Still, kudos to Scott for being published and literally changing diamond history.

State of the Museum

My fellow patrons, my apologies for the recent lack pertaining to posting and floating fowl encouragement.  The anniversary came and went, and I somehow made posting into a job, which I had no intention of doing, but I hear many in the republic of Blogostan run into.  Maybe it was burn-out, but I suspect it really was external forces that needed the attention of this administration that lowered the priority of my communications to the droppers by of the ‘net.

I think it best to start with old news and the goal achievement.  Yes, back in post number two I had set up goals and so far, 67% of those goals were achieved this year.  I think we continue to talk about God’s love for all and His committment to us through His Son, Jesus.  Folks, He sent Jesus down for us in an ultimate sacrifice, and I cannot stand in the way of that message.  I will continue with bringing the light of the world to the ‘net.  Second, I think the site has been amusing and has brought forth things like lijit (which didn’t work out here) and animoto (which is super fun).  I again, want to continue with bringing interesting and amusing content.

The only goal currently not being met is the self funding of the site.  Attempts have been made with Google adsense, but the fact is that after starting sometime in September, the site has garnered $1.14.  I want to start a new avenue of revenue, but it hasn’t really happened.  This is the weakest effort in goal, but I did not set out for the museum to be a bankroll, but a megaphone with some pictures of the generosity of people around me.  Who would have guessed it would have come to this?

In closing, once again I thank you patrons, I thank Brian, and I am thankful for the freedom available to me to do what I do when I do it.  It has been a great year, and I look forward to what the museum holds for the future.

Thank you, God Bless the Museum, and God Bless the ‘net!

Milestones

Today, I got two new additions to the flock, bringing me up to 60 total ducks and the first 25 contributors.  I want to do something special for those who have given to me things that I never asked for, but love anyway.  Hmmmm, what to do, what to do.