“…darkness came…like the black of closed and unlighted rooms. You could hear women lamenting, children crying, men shouting…” ~ Pliny the Younger (61-113 AD) an eyewitness of the destruction of Pompeii.
Pompeii: What a Blast
Vincent
In his teens, he dropped out of school and bounced around struggling to fit in.
Flip Your Hair
It was common practice for women to weave strands of their hair into earrings, bracelets, brooches and watch fobs.
April in Paris
Monsieur Guy and friends most likely swooned in horror when a decade after the Eiffel Tower was built, city engineers had it painted yellow.
Flowery Conquistadors
Today at the museum we celebrate flowers. It’s Spring Break at our house and we’re visiting the Sunshine State for some sand, surf, and a little history.
Rockin’ Robin
Today at the museum we celebrate the American robin. These copper-breasted beauties have returned to hop across lawns and build nests on our porches and windowsills. Growing up in Wisconsin, I was thrilled to see the first robin of the year, signaling Spring was on its way. I was surprised to learn the robin may... Continue Reading →
Nesting with Dinosaurs
"Birds are living dinosaurs." ~ Jack Horner, Curator of Paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies
Piñatas and Sequins
Leprechaun piñata
Tick Tock
Today at the museum we ponder time and our quest to keep it. We’ve used the sun, the moon, water, sand, coiled springs, pendulums, quartz, electricity, and wireless technology to wrap our hands around time. The Michigan State University museum has a delightful and informative display of antique clocks. The Westclox electric clock (photo above) is... Continue Reading →
Blissing Out on Chocolate & Science
This past weekend, my daughter and I entered a world of pure imagination, Willy Wonka style. We attended the Michigan State University Museum’s 27th Annual Chocolate Party Benefit. We devoured scrumptious cakes, luscious mousse, and succulent truffles, all while enjoying a visual taste of the museum’s artifacts. There were no oompa loompas, but instead, a... Continue Reading →
Museum Bites 