I spy with my little eye

The other day my wife and I were talking about France. The country is blessed with diverse landscapes, visual arts and gastronomy, and one of the many reasons why I wanted to visit it was to meet Bernard Pras in person. I found out about his work when I saw him on Deutsche Welle about seven years ago, and I was blown away.

Bernard creates large-scale installations using junk. He takes inspiration from various sources: Modern art, science fiction, pop culture, Baroque period paintings, and his French upbringing. All these disparate influences come together in the anamorphic portraits he brings out.

Discarded toys, old shoes, broken vinyl records, colorful buttons, seashells and withered leaves are hardly recognizable with the artist's expert arranging. These are some of my favorites of his. Enjoy more over at his website.

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The Adorable Sculptures of Yen Yen Lo

These images are from a series of wall sculptures created by Yen Yen Lo . Here you can see her intricately textured ceramic pieces, looking downright adorable. Yen Yen Lo's eye for the unique and whimsical is delightful. Apparently they are not intended for kids under 16. Fifteen-year-olds cannot be trusted with fragile stuff. Get them a Funko Pop instead.

A story about a duck who likes being different

The hilarious "Duckie Duck" by Kate Toms is one of my recommendations for kids learning to read. My son got this book from his aunt in Calgary a few years ago and since then has become one of his favorites. First of all, this is not your average duck tale. This is a story about a fowl who, candidly, seems to have missed the memo on duck protocol. Most ducks quack, but Duckie whistles. Others love to swim, but not him — Duckie likes boat rides. While other water birds fly, he enjoys floating inside a hot air balloon. The rhyming text and delightful hand-stitched illustrations make the book visually appealing to children. So, if you're looking for a book to teach your quirky little kids to read, "Duckie Duck" is just perfect.

The Bizarre History of Rum

Back when I was drinking a lot more alcohol than I do these days, my go to beverage was rum. Born from sugarcane and with a past as rich and complex as its flavor, rum is inexpensive and has a smooth taste. The longer it ages, the better and more complex it becomes. Whether you're sipping a simple Tanduay and Coke or handcrafted cocktails like the Mojito, Daiquiri, and Mai Tai, rum is always a good choice.

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