Happy birthday to a modern classic summer look!
via life:
On the bikini’s birthday — the modern version of the two-piece was introduced to the world on July 5, 1946, in Paris — LIFE celebrates a summer staple that has enjoyed a dizzying array of permutations through the years.
Summer in the City mixtape, the 2012 edition.
via my music blog skewgee:
Here’s my annual Summer in the City mixtape, my 6th annual playlist celebrating the sounds of the season both new and old! Perfect for a day on the beach, roadtrips across statelines, or just lounging on your front porch.
Now that the summer concert season has wrapped-up, this infographic tells the story of the biggest shows and events
In honor of Shark Week, a shark infographic from MNN!
Infographic: Shark attacks
What are the most likely places to be bitten by a shark? Plus, 5 things more likely to kill you than a shark.
Summer in the City 2011 mixtape
via my music alter-ego, skewgee:
Each summer since 2006 I’ve made a “Summer in the City” mixtape. Here’s my 5th edition for Summer 2011
Toothpick Swords: Speaking of dressing up
There are two words everyone at a wedding can’t wait to hear…
“I do”“Open bar”
It’s wedding season. I’m in that decade of my life when the ironic postcards on the refrigerator are consistently covered by invitations and ‘save-the-date’s. My suit is pressed and my gifts are purchased. I’m…
Ah, the Super Soaker 50. Wish I had one of these today. via @imremembering:
(Remembered by Zahra)
It’s not so much the heat but the humidity that will kill you.
John Candy in Cool Runnings.
Well said, John, well said. h/t @Griesediecl
