Our review of Tim Queeney's new book, "Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization" The post A Yarn as Old as Civilization: The Braided History of “Rope” appeared first on Chicago Review of Books.| Chicago Review of Books
Part of my trip earlier this summer involved taking the Seattle Ferry. I panicked when we got up to the gate, unaware there's more than one destination, and ended up taking to extra two rides. Oops! Good thing I found it peaceful and fun. Here are some pictures from those rides. Let me know if you have a favorite.| Bridgette Tales
A funicular, also known as a funicular railway, incline, inclined railway, inclined plane, or cliff railway, is a cable railway in which a cable attached to a pair of tram-like … Continue reading →|
We’ve had the same old trash can in our master bedroom for years, and I’ve hated it for, well . . . years. I honestly don’t even know why I’ve kept it this long. It’s not cute, it’s too small, and it has several pieces of gum stuck to the inside of it. TMI? Sorry!… Continue reading DIY Rope Trash Can The post DIY Rope Trash Can appeared first on .|