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Aqua-birds

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Originally posted on The Pygmy Giant:
by Mike Russell Oh look, it’s one of those aqua-birds! They are common here in the desert. See the large, skin sack that hangs from its throat? That is full of water. Tragically, all aqua-birds birds are completely unaware of this fact. Constantly thirsty, they fly around the desert in search of something to drink. The aqua-birds’ thirst induces hallucinations of extraordinarily beautiful and ornate birdbaths. Look, this bird has seen one now! See how it dives towards the ground. Now see as it lands and pecks at the sand, bemused, the mirage having… Continue reading Aqua-birds

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5 DAYS OF PHOTOGRAPHY. 2: Sasha Kurmaz (1986-current)

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Today is day two of 5 Days of Photography and we’re looking at Kiev photographer, (spray) painter and video artist Sasha Kurmaz. We often look at people who are long-dead on Examining the Odd, so it’s nice to look at a fresh, living artist! By the way, if you’re a fresh, living artist or writer and would like to see your work on the blog, please get in touch. Continue reading 5 DAYS OF PHOTOGRAPHY. 2: Sasha Kurmaz (1986-current)

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Old Mr. Wiley by Fanny Greye La Spina

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Old Mr. Wiley

BY GREYE LA SPINA

Old Mr. Wiley and the dog came over every night … but were they real?

“He just lies here tossing and moaning until he’s so weak that he sinks into a kind of coma,” said the boy’s father huskily. “There doesn’t seem anything particular the matter with him now but weakness. Only,” he choked, “that he doesn’t care much about getting well.” Continue reading Old Mr. Wiley by Fanny Greye La Spina

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The Lake by David V.M

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THE LAKE By David V.M.   Chacko found himself sitting at the dinner table. He wondered briefly when he awoke. His fingers were trembling with age and perhaps something else. A cool breeze rifled through the trees outside the window. Moonlight reflected off a thousand leaves so that he could see nothing but a psychedelic haze of colours through the patches in his vision. It was in moments like this that he could feel the full weight of his deterioration. He felt for his glasses and found them on the edge of his table. He put them on. He squinted at the clock, struggling to see … Continue reading The Lake by David V.M

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Salvador Dali Crazy Kiss Eau de Toilette for Women – It Exists

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I spend a lot of time looking at and for strange things, but sometimes I am surprised. You can buy Salvador Dali perfume. Sadly, there is no description of it’s smell, but I’m hoping for a swan-elephant juxtaposition. Elegant and strong. I’d love to know if anyone has actually tried the stuff. Continue reading Salvador Dali Crazy Kiss Eau de Toilette for Women – It Exists