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Gift #1065: Indiana in 200 objects – machines

Today I have some more pictures from the Indiana history exhibit to show you.  I’ve been developing an interest in machines lately.  It’s a strange thing for me to like, I’ll admit, but I think I’m unduly influenced by steampunk, … Continue reading

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Gift #1014: Colorado through the seasons

I’ve blogged so often about my special spots in Denver that I rather fear I say the same things every year I go back to visit.  This is especially a concern with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.  It … Continue reading

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Gift #759: Surprise at a museum

This afternoon I went downtown to our museum to watch an IMAX film on Jerusalem.  I’ve only visited the museum once since I moved here.  It was shortly after I moved and I wasn’t enthralled with my new home.  The … Continue reading

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Gift #679: Cincinnati Museum part 2

Today we’ll take a brief tour of the Natural History portion of the Cincinnati Museum complex.  This section of the museum does a nice job of appealing to children with lots hands-on and experiential displays, as well as being thoughtful … Continue reading

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Gift #678: Cincinnati Railroad

At the end of a very long week, I’m having a bit of trouble pulling my thoughts together.  I realized that I haven’t shared much from the recent trip to Cincinnati so for the next couple of days I’ll post … Continue reading

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Gift #637: Denver Museum

Ordinarily, I would be giving you a weekly update on Wind in the Willows shawl and my musings of the book.  However I’ve had a lovely interruption of the usual routine.  Early this morning I woke up in Indy; in … Continue reading

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Gift #350: Explore Colorado

Today was a most glorious, wonderful day.  For today I woke up, went to the airport, and found myself setting foot on Denver soil at 9am.  Oh happy, happy day to be back home in my beloved city.  My mom … Continue reading

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Gift #45: Museum sketches (Denver Museum #3)

Today I wanted to share with you some of the beautiful sketches throughout the Denver Museum of Natural History.  Most of these sketches are found on the signage identifying the specimens in the wildlife dioramas.  These little sketches are charming and … Continue reading

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Gift #32: Denver Museum of Nature and Science (part 1, stay tuned for further posts)

  Today my mom and I spent the entire day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.  The ENTIRE day: 9-5.  Yep, we’re some of the few people who can be there from open to close.  As in, the … Continue reading

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