gentle palette refresher

Ok! So! Let’s all have a little distracting fun, shall we? I, for one, need a little time off from the thinking and the feeling and the opening up a can of wormsing. Fortunately, I have delicious and I know how to use it, so let me bring you scoopfuls of good stuff from my big vat of links.

And I’m closing comments on this one, only this one. Just because.


Mike Sacks’ Photos of TV

Of course. I’ve showcased the most lowbow offering from this very funny and smart guy’s site.


Jackson Pollock by Milton Manetas

This has been around a while, but it will be good for you to get abstract, swirly, splattery — aah, your troubles are melting away! Left click (or option-click) to change colors, click any key to get info.


The Association of Lincoln Presenters * First Person Living Historians

“The Association of Lincoln Presenters (ALP) is a union of men and women dedicated to bringing Abraham and Mary Lincoln to life.” Nuff said! Aren’t you happy the ALP is in the world? I sure am!


Spot the Difference

Another compare-the-pictures game, but this one is just beautiful, made by IvoryBoy. A subtle use of Flash, imagine! Hang in there and you’ll even spot Andre the Giant! I find this type of game tough as heck. Same goes for hidden picture games.


Gimme Gimme Octopus

From WMFU’s blog: “Kure Kure Takora, aka Gimme Gimme Octopus, an insane 60s Japanese TV show for kids, starring an octopus and a peanut who are in love with the same walrus.” Everything in that sentence makes me hug myself with glee. Enjoy!