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Memories of Tomorrow

April 5, 2020 bigbertha

For Christmas 2019, I visited Crystal Bridges of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.  It is my favorite museum because it has art that fits my taste.  

One of the art displays featured books with Borax crystals.  This intrigued me…   Continue reading Memories of Tomorrow

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21c Museum Hotel

21c Museum Hotel

March 7, 2020 bigbertha

No, it’s not a typo. The name of the hotel is 21c Museum Hotel. It’s not like any other hotel I’ve visited. It’s a quirky hotel combined with an art gallery that speaks to my unusual taste. This piece of … Continue reading 21c Museum Hotel

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My new friend at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

March 4, 2020February 9, 2022 bigbertha

There was a man sitting quietly on a bench at Crystal Bridges Museum. Was he lost in thought? Or even worse, was he lost or forgotten? He held a brown paper sack. Did it contain lunch or all his worldly … Continue reading My new friend at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

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Harvestman, an arachnid who is not a spider

September 15, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Date:  August 2019 Location:  Hot Springs, Arkansas Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Notes:  I used a tripod for a steadier shot. More info on … Continue reading Harvestman, an arachnid who is not a spider

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Backbreaking Work

September 5, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Date:  August 2019 Location:  Hot Springs, Arkansas Continue reading Backbreaking Work

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Funeral for a Jewel in the Community

August 12, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I happened to come across Jolene, the jewel beetle, during a hike in Arkansas.  I placed her carefully on a leaf with the plan to have a funeral ceremony.  My friend Tore handed me a larger rock to carry the … Continue reading Funeral for a Jewel in the Community

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The Aristocrat Motor Inn

The Aristocrat Motor Inn, Hot Springs, Arkansas

August 11, 2019March 25, 2022 bigbertha

Across from The Arlington Hotel, the Aristocrat, caught my attention. Not knowing anything about it, I decided to take photos and research later.  According to Wikipedia, the hotel was built in 1963 and is included on the National Register of … Continue reading The Aristocrat Motor Inn, Hot Springs, Arkansas

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The Arlington

The Arlington Hotel, Hot Springs, Arkansas Part II

August 10, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

If you missed Part 1 of the Arlington Hotel series, click here. I collect ventriloquist’s dolls and took one of my newest dolls on the road trip.  This post highlights the adventures of Finnegan Wilbur at the hotel. Finnegan sitting … Continue reading The Arlington Hotel, Hot Springs, Arkansas Part II

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My first room at The Arlington

The Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas

August 8, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Preface This will be a multi-part series.  Part 1 will present the lemons.  Part 2 will present the lemonade. Timeline 1875:  The original Arlington Hotel opened and was in use for almost 20 years before being razed. 1893:  The new … Continue reading The Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas

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