My next pair of rain boots...

are going to look like this:




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Jumpers

I haven't heard anything at all about this film, but the trailer looks promising. Between this and "Golden Compass" I'll have at least two movies to look forward to in the near future. ;c)

You can see a clearer version at the website, here.

The Broken Column House

Here's yet another one of those links I had been saving for later. This building is part of the Desert de Retz, a private pleasure garden. It was built in the 17th century, and was used as a home up until 1910 or so, when it fell into ruin. Now restored, it's once again an amazing piece of architecture.




Lots more information to be found here.