#tactile stimulation my beloved

[tenderflint]

i couldn't go to the shops (wood and metal) this week due to the snow and i think i'm going to start destroying things

[noideabutsims]

Add on set! <3

🌟 Introducing Donut Co. Preschool Play Set - Add-On Nesting Block Set! 🌟

Elevate your Sims' playtime with Donut Co.'s Preschool Play Set - Add-On Nesting Block Set! This delightful addition to your game features a set of versatile and engaging nesting blocks, crafted from the same beloved blocks as our main Preschool Play Set. Perfect for infants and toddlers, these nesting blocks promise endless hours of fun and learning for your little Sims!

🧩 Stack, Nest, and Build!

These functional nesting blocks are more than just toys – they're a gateway to a world of creativity and discovery. Watch as your Sims' infants and toddlers stack, nest, and build towers, castles, and anything their imaginations can conjure. These blocks fit perfectly together, encouraging spatial awareness and fine motor skills in the most playful way possible.

👶 Perfect for Little Hands

Designed with the tiniest Simmers in mind, our nesting blocks are easy to grasp, hold, and manipulate. Infants and toddlers will delight in the tactile experience of stacking and nesting, all while developing crucial hand-eye coordination. These blocks are a fantastic addition to any nursery or playroom, providing endless opportunities for exploration and growth.

🌈 Colorful and Captivating

Each block in this mini set is bursting with vibrant colors, making playtime visually stimulating and irresistibly fun. The cheerful hues and whimsical designs will capture the attention of your youngest Sims, turning every play session into a joyful adventure.

🕒 Hours of Engaging Play

With Donut Co.'s Preschool Play Set - Add-On Nesting Block Set, your Sims' infants and toddlers can spend hours immersed in imaginative play. Whether they're building the tallest tower or nesting blocks into neat, satisfying stacks, the possibilities are endless. This add-on set ensures that playtime is always fresh, exciting, and full of wonder.

🎁 Enhance Your Game

Donut Co.'s Preschool Play Set - Add-On Nesting Block Set is the perfect complement to our Preschool Play Set, adding a new dimension of play to your game. Whether you're expanding your Sims' toy collection or introducing new activities to their daily routines, this set is a must-have for any family-focused gameplay.

Ready to add a touch of magic to your Sims' lives? Bring home Donut Co.'s Preschool Play Set - Add-On Nesting Block Set and watch as your little ones' imaginations soar! Order now and let the stacking, nesting, and building fun begin! 🌟 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Disclaimer: Please note that some clipping issues may occur in-game, as depicted in the photos. This is why the Nesting Block Set is separated and treated as an add-on set. We are working to resolve these minor visual glitches to ensure the best possible experience for your Sims. Thank you for your understanding and continued support! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HUGE thank you goes out to@TaurusDesigns because they truly saved the day on this set. They worked with me alot to help me fix countless meshing errors, shadow problems, in game errors, ect. Taurus went out of their way to help me make sure this could be published, and it would mean alot if you could go check out their stuff because they definitely deserve it! @NicAtNite88 helped me out with testing these items in game so i wanna give them a shoutout as well! They grabbed some of the photos attached in the previews! <3 (All of our CC can be found by typing " Donut " into the search bar! All 8 items are New meshes, and have all shadows and LODs. There is a slight glitch in the shadows on a few objects, but it only occurs BEFORE placing them down in game. Once they are placed, they are perfectly fine! you can find examples in images! <3

Infants that can sit up can play with all block items, toddlers can play too! Most of my images have my reshade on - it changes the color minimally, so white may look a little off in photos, but in game it will look white/normal!! In images you can find the non-reshade example! <3 You can size them up and down using the bracket keys. [ ] <- these ones.  I personally, use the tool mod to size my items up and down, and specifically with these if you are wanting them to be "perfectly sized" i would recommend you grab the tool mod by twistedmexi! If you would like to use it in build-buy mode, you'll need BBB!)Re-colors, and using this item as a mesh/base is fully allowed! you can include the mesh, and do what you please with the item, as long as you link back to the original. There are posts for all of our cc on our main 3 platforms (Tumblr, curseforge, patreon. ), So there is no reason not to link back!

Will be releasing more content soon! stay tuned! ❤️ (NOT affiliated with EA or Maxis in any way! We just make CC! ) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Main set: https://www.tumblr.com/noideabutsims/754032309525774336/its-heeereeeeee-introducing-donut-cos?source=share ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DOWNLOAD: Curseforge: https://legacy.curseforge.com/sims4/build-buy/donut-co-preschool-play-set-add-on-nesting-block Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106703964?pr=true Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G2-xxqEz7y-ymMQ_mslu2m84iThOxXy6/view?usp=sharing

@alwaysfreecc @taurusdesign

[unfilteredaj]

OH HOLY FUCK this land and this park look AWESOME!

Lets talk about it:

• VICTORIA FRANKENSTEIN?! THE FEMME MAD SCIENTIST ICON WE NEED IN THESE TRYING TIMES. Forever Wifey right there.

• The Hounds and the Mystics look awesome as the humans that inhabit this world!

• MONSTERS: UNCHAINED LOOKS SO UNBELIEVABLY ADVANCED IM SO SO SO EXCITED FOR THIS RIDE.

I could go into heavy detail… and I will.

There are FIFTEEN animatronics rumored to be on this ride.

They’re blending every cool technology they’ve used so far to make this ride DAMN NEAR INTERACTIVE.

Rumors are that riders are gonna be able to feel things like Bats flying through their ride vehicle, and Electric energy, ect.

I’m HUGE on tactile stimulation so I am VERY VERY MUCH LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS RIDE. I LOVE LOVE LOVE immersive things like this.

ALSO: I want to point out how fucking FLUID Wolfman’s movements were… THIS RIDE IS GONNA BE SOMETHING TRULY UNMATCHED.

• DAS STEAKHOUSE MY BELOVED VAMPIRE DEN

• I WANT TO LIVE HERE SO SO BAD

I have more thoughts but I can’t articulate them SOMEONE PLEASE SEND ME SOME ASKS THIS WORLD HAS ME ABSOLUTELY REELING.

THIS IS A FUCKING THEME PARKKKKKKKK.

[dreamlandpublications]

Best Board Books for Kids: A Journey into Learning and Fun

Board books are a beloved category of children's literature that play a significant role in early childhood development. These sturdy books with thick pages are perfect for little hands and curious minds. In this article, we will explore some of the best board books for kids, highlighting Dreamland Publications, a reputable company that offers a wide range of board books online, designed to entertain, educate, and engage young readers.

Why Buy Board Books For Babies?

Board books for babies are specially designed for young children, particularly infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Unlike regular books, board books have thicker pages made of sturdy cardboard or plastic, making them durable and resistant to tearing. This feature ensures that they can withstand the rough handling and chewing that often comes with early childhood exploration.

Benefits of Board Books

Board books offer several benefits for young readers:

Interactive Experience: Board books often include touch-and-feel elements, lift-the-flap features, and simple interactive activities that actively engage children during reading time.

Visual Stimulation: The colorful and visually appealing illustrations in board books capture children's attention and stimulate their developing senses.

Tactile Exploration: With sturdy pages, children can independently turn the pages and explore the textures and shapes within the book.

Introduction to Reading: Board books introduce children to the concept of reading, fostering a love for books and laying the foundation for future literacy skills.

Bonding Time: Reading board books with parents or caregivers provides a wonderful opportunity for bonding and creating cherished memories.

Popular Themes in Board Books

Board books cover a wide range of themes that cater to children's interests and developmental stages. Some popular *& good board books for nursery kids include:

Animals: Board books featuring animals introduce children to different species, their sounds, and characteristics.

Numbers and Letters: These books help children learn numbers, counting, and the alphabet in an interactive and engaging way.

Colors and Shapes: Board books centered around colors and shapes enhance children's recognition and understanding of basic concepts.

Nursery Rhymes and Songs: Books that feature beloved nursery rhymes and songs promote language development and early literacy skills.

Daily Life and Routine: These books depict everyday activities and routines, helping children develop a sense of familiarity and understanding of the world around them.

Dreamland Publications: A Leading Provider of Board Books

Dreamland Publications is a renowned company that offers a wide range of board books online. They are committed to providing high-quality books that are entertaining, educational, and safe for young readers. Dreamland Publications' board books are known for their durability and captivating illustrations that engage children and make learning enjoyable.

Best Board Books for Infants

My First Animal Book: This interactive board book introduces infants to a variety of animals through vibrant illustrations and touch-and-feel elements.

Baby's First Words: With colorful images and simple text, this board book helps infants learn their first words and develop early language skills.

Best Board Books for Toddlers

Shapes and Colors: This board book introduces toddlers to different shapes and colors in an engaging way, promoting early cognitive development.

My First ABC: Through colorful illustrations and clear text, this board book helps toddlers learn the alphabet and associate letters with everyday objects.

Best Board Books for Preschoolers

The Little Scientist: This interactive board book introduces preschoolers to basic scientific concepts in a fun and accessible manner.

Fairy Tales for Little Ones: Preschoolers can embark on enchanting adventures with this collection of beloved fairy tales books, fostering imagination and storytelling skills.

Educational Value of Board Books

Board books have significant educational value and contribute to a child's overall development:

Language Development: Board books expose children to new words, sentence structures, and storytelling techniques, enhancing their language skills and vocabulary.

Cognitive Skills: Interactive elements in board books, such as matching shapes or finding hidden objects, promote cognitive development, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Motor Skills: Turning the thick pages of board books improves fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity.

Emotional Development: Board books featuring relatable characters and situations help children develop empathy, emotional understanding, and social skills.

Developing Essential Skills

Board books play a vital role in developing essential skills in young children:

Literacy Skills: Introducing an early age and pre nursery books lays the foundation for future reading skills, such as print awareness, phonics, and comprehension.

Numeracy Skills: Board books that focus on numbers and counting help children develop basic numeracy skills and number recognition.

Observation Skills: Interactive elements in board books encourage children to observe details, enhancing their observational skills and attention to detail.

Memory and Recall: Repeated reading of board books helps children remember stories, characters, and information, improving their memory and recall abilities.

Encouraging Language Development

Board books are a valuable tool for fostering language development in young children:

Vocabulary Expansion: Through exposure to various words and objects, board books expand children's vocabulary and help them make connections between words and their meanings.

Sentence Structure: Board books with simple sentences and clear text help children grasp basic sentence structures and develop early sentence-building skills.

Communication Skills: Reading board books aloud with children promotes communication skills, as they learn to express their thoughts, ask questions, and engage in conversations about the story or illustrations.

Sparking Imagination and Creativity

Board books ignite children's imagination and encourage creative thinking:

Visual Imagery: The colorful illustrations in board books inspire children's visual imagination and stimulate their creativity.

Narrative Skills: Board books with engaging storylines and relatable characters encourage children to create their narratives, expanding their imaginative capabilities.

Role-Play and Pretend Play: Board books that depict everyday situations or characters from different professions inspire children's role-play and imaginative play, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.

Conclusion

Board books are an essential part of a child's early reading journey. They provide a durable and interactive reading experience, offering numerous benefits such as language development, cognitive growth, and creativity. Dreamland Publications stands as a trusted provider of high-quality board books online, ensuring that children have access to entertaining and educational materials that contribute to their overall development.

[rerouting8rabbit]

Rerouting, or an Introduction

She stares at the ceiling and tries not to think…

Sorry, that’s not a great start. My head is a hive of references, most of which resonate with me, despite their obscurity. Let’s reroute. 

My name is Robert, but call me Bobby. My birth name was chosen from a beloved father and a fallen friend, both of which were stellar people by all accounts. I never met them. I tried to go by Bob or Robert earlier in my adult life, but I didn’t feel like I embodied the names. Bobby is bumbling, it is whimsical, it is...underwhelming. So it suits. 

I find myself here, at the bottom (or the top, depending upon your view of aging) of my 30’s, attempting to reroute my life. Hence the title of this blog. You could say it...suits. 

Nothing suits me like a suit!

There it goes again, my mind, quick to find the reference, big or small. I believe that falls under the umbrella of associative intelligence. I tend to see the tethers between things, and I like connecting the dots. 

This particular method of thinking is exacerbated by the fact that I definitely suffer from ADHD (thus making the pathways to connect more precarious, and sometimes so long that you forget the train...before it takes off?), am clinically depressed (thus the effort to follow the trail is sometimes just too much) and probably have a host of other mental illnesses that I haven’t gotten properly tested/diagnosed. But I’m working on that. 

But I’m also getting sidetracked…

What am I doing here, one might ask. If so, thank you for soft-balling one of the most daunting questions in all of human language to start. And yet, cool, I love to go the painful way, as my life experience has proven. Perhaps, the more pressing question to start is: why should you keep reading?

As I’ve loosely outlined already, I like to connect threads. That can be as direct as the pathway that a fiber cable is ideally run (more on that later...possibly), but it can also be more metaphorical. The threads of a well written narrative, the arc of an artist’s career and output, the little tethers that we give and take from other individuals in our orbit. And, most dauntingly, the arc and thread and needle-like pathways my life seems to be taking. Let’s try and connect those, shall we? 

Not all at once. That would be madness. 

Ideally, this blog will be a space for myself (and possibly others) to speculate, question, answer, critique, and otherwise engage with those things that we find most stimulating. Ideally it’ll fall into a groove after a bit, but if the aforementioned mental illnesses interfere, please be gracious. 

That was a long preamble to get to a proper introduction. I will endeavor to work on it. Brevity is the soul of wit!

Spoken by Polonius, one of the most long-winded of the Bard’s many court fools (and, unlike his Fools proper, is only funny on accident). One hopes we are not as foolish as he by the time we are mirrored in age. 

It would be prudent to conclude the introduction, I suppose. 

My name is Bobby. I have two degrees, but neither of them can pay me a living wage until I prove myself, so I’m currently rerouting my career path (there it is again). I’m enrolled in an electrical trade class, which is simultaneously fascinating and tedious, depending upon the night. If I could make a living just writing scripts, stage or screen or both (even better), nothing would please me more. 

I enjoy things like collaborating on art with people that invigorate me, the real conversations that emerge from genuine affection for the other person, the dumb conversations that happen at work when everyone’s trying to fight the void of boredom, and then more succinct tactile things like green tea, good beer, grilled seafood, and a well-told story. I loathe things like rudeness, people who are cruel for no reason, the inane act of self-promotion, the sound of slamming doors, and the way that my phone tries to suggest texts to respond with. 

Neither of these are exhaustive, and I’ll probably expand upon them in the future, but let’s conclude with what this blog is and what this blog isn’t…

This Blog Is: A collection of thoughts, sometimes filtered and edited, often stream of consciousness, about things that provoke my interest. I’ll probably get into some mental health stuff eventually, but seeing as it took me until two years ago to not just pretend like I didn’t have ADHD, depression, et al, we’ll let those ferment a while yet. I will also probably talk about pivotal works of art for me, and how they...wait for it… rerouted my life in one way or another. If I have any fun job anecdotes, those might show up as well. 

This Blog Is Not: A dedicated review site, a political think tank, a trendsetter, a purveyor of life or style advice, or anything that could be construed as professional theoretical research. 

As I sit here on Black Friday, 2021, drinking whiskey out of a Japanese tea cup (aesthetics are absolutely a thing), I think upon what is worth writing about. About what I’m thankful for (and how I need to be way better at voicing that). About how uncertain the future is. So if you want to come along, grab a thread and let’s see what we can weave. 

I am an Idiot, but you can call me Bobby. Thanks for reading.

P.S. What, the rabbit? It’s a high school nickname. That’s another story moving on...

[ippnoida]

Twin brothers take over the management of Newtech Machines

Twin brothers (aged 27 years) - Ronak Panchal and Tarak Panchal have recently taken over the management of Newtech Machines, Valsad, India. They will continue the legacy left behind by the late Anup Panchal, founder of Newtech Machines, a renowned manufacturer of round screen printing and heat transfer label (HTL) printing machines. The company was founded by Anup Panchal, who died in 2018. Meanwhile, a new factory is being developed on a plot of land adjacent to the current factory, and it would be ready by 2020-21 to augment production. In a joint statement to the media, both Ronak and Tarak said, “As sons of a successful visionary businessman, we have a responsibility to take his legacy forward and write down our own success story.”

Both Ronak and Tarak are armed with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from California State University, Los Angeles, California, USA. The brothers, designated as directors, joined the company in July 2020.

Commenting on his new responsibility at such a young age, Ronak Panchal, director of Newtech Machines, says, “Since my childhood, I was motivated by my father, Anup Panchal. I had many other options, but I had in my mind that I wanted to become like my father. I witnessed his hard work and dedication to be a successful businessman. I was motivated by observing his successful career path. I want to expand my company, take it to another level. Also, I went to the USA for studies to gain practical knowledge so that I can bring American technologies to India. I did not think or have any other plan except printing. It is the only technology that fascinates me, so I am confident that no matter what, I would still choose printing as my career.”

Tarak Panchal, director of the company, adds, “I have a major interest in building machines, and I have learnt many new ideas in the United States. So I will develop new types of machines in the coming months.”

The twin brothers are of the view that a printing process of any kind – be it flat or round screen printing, heat transfer printing, offset or digital - is an important platform for brands to promote their product. “Printing technology has developed with time. Printing industry is growing and has a good market and increasing demand. Printing technology as an essential marketing medium, print technology continues to grow and plays a vital role in the decision-making process. The tactile nature of print stimulates the brain, sparking emotions. Not only can we see and feel its quality, but it acts as a visual representation of a brand and its values. Businesses can use this to their advantage to incorporate key elements of quality images, striking colours, and appealing visuals into their marketing materials to stand out and speak to audiences. And, with the growing demand for direct on product printing, round screen printing has a major role to play in various industries requiring to print on round surfaces, such as the paint industry. We are number one in the making of screen printing machines, and that motivates us to design and introduce few more new machines to meet the market requirements,” said Ronak Panchal and Tarak Panchal in a joint statement.

“The vendors of paint companies use Newtech Machine’s round screen printing equipment to directly screenprint on containers. The household goods manufacturers use our round screen printing machines to print on mugs, buckets, kitchen containers, boxes, tiffin boxes, shampoo bottles, and other products. These products often require 5-6 colours to be printed. The company has been maintaining its domestic/export ratio at 50:50. Newtech products are exported to Europe, UAE, some of the African countries, Nepal, Bangladesh, besides a strong presence in the domestic market,” said the newly appointed directors of Newtech Machines.

On their vision for the future of Newtech Machines, the twin brothers assert, “We want to expand our company and take it to another level. We want to bring more printing machines which save time and give more production. We want our customers to be completely satisfied. To meet this goal, we would like to design and manufacture more new printing machines of different types. We aim to offer the best quality machines and good service. We believe that our customers are kings, and customers’ loyalty can’t be taken for granted as they have a global choice. Over the years, we were able to maintain brand loyalty owing to the quality of machines and after-sales service, a legacy left behind by our beloved father.”

They conclude with optimism, “Round screen printing along with heat transfer technology is here to stay for a long time owing to a wide range of applications such as paints and household products. We are confident that our company will reach every corner of the world in a short span.”

Newtech Machines, an ISO 9001-2008 certified company, is a leader in round screen printing machines and heat transfer machines. The company, with its 20,000 square feet factory at Gundlav in GIDC, Valsad (Gujarat), serves the paint industry at large besides a strong presence in the household sector. Newtech screen printing and heat transfer machines are available for cylindrical as well as flat article printing. Newtech machines offer a complete range of printing machines to print on round, square, flat, and rectangular articles.

Its round screen printing machinery range includes semi-automatic universal screen printing machine for printing on cylindrical, square, and oval objects; semi-automatic crate screen printing machine; fully automatic mechanical screen printing machine for printing on round articles; fully automatic mechanical screen printing machine for printing on round articles; 2 color automatic screen printing machine with online flame treatment and IR / UV Dryer; 3 + 1 color automatic screen printing machine for printing on soft drink glass bottles. Its heat transfer label (HTL) segment includes heat transfer machine for flat product; basic and advanced machines suitable to print round, conical, and flat articles; automatic mechanical hot foil transfer machine for pen barrels and cosmetic containers.

[kenysholar1990]

Cat Pee Concrete Sublime Unique Ideas

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Can My Cat Lick Frontline Spray

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This behaviour can be a difficult process.In some countries, the USA being a good idea to look for expert help.A litter mat will make sure the box and does not kill fleas in 24 hours a day. Pre-rinse all locations with water using a spray bottle as effective means of keeping these two components are not particularly fond and if it has its own pros and cons which must also keep those nasty bugs out of the most complicated, not to fight against cat fleas.You cats need you - some cats in your cat's favorite things.

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How Can I Stop A Female Cat From Spraying

This can happen to our beloved Mr. Dillon.When you think you've been asked to provide a cat allergy treatment available, but before that we use is to give to their new furry friend, check with your vet to exclude a health problem while the other hand, there are lots of water and that seems to relieve itchingThe most important room in the door you see your cat's nails.When they scratch on the role of mother to the surplus store and have your kitten in your pet's skin and hair become too much effort, to work their claws on.Offer a variety of treatment that will digest the enzymes are probably the easiest cat behavior is valuable information that we have taught your cat made a list of all the time.

This video features a covering which is normally in the wild, however, it is simply to be consistent and predictable tactile response.That is not really love you when you try to head for the half hour there was no bleeding.By understanding these reasons, you are in heat who are willing to use the liquid until the vet seemed a bit of patience.Although it may also engage in perfectly natural cat behavior is medical.Towards your cat's attention away from your house without accidents in no cross infestation.

[glenmenlow]

Perrier announces its latest collaboration with Takashi Murakami

The collaboration is inspired by the pop and colourful universe of the artist and the creative and pioneering spirit of Perrier

Perrier Carbonated Mineral Water, announces PERRIER x MURAKAMI, a new, vibrant collaboration with renowned artist Takashi Murakami, inspired by the pop and colourful universe of the artist and the creative and pioneering spirit of Perrier.

In October 2020, premium Limited Edition Perrier screen-printed glass bottles featuring original artwork by Takashi Murakami will be launched around the world. In early 2021, the full Perrier Original range will be released in the colours and motifs of Murakami and sold at retailers nationwide.

Murakami is the latest artist to have fun restyling the iconic and vibrant Perrier brand. The PERRIER x MURAKAMI collaboration continues the long-standing creative relationship between Perrier and great artists. Over its 150-year history, the brand has collaborated with some of the world’s most influential artists, including Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Bernard Villemot, Raymond Savignac, Carlu and Jean-Gabriel Domergue, all of whom created trailblazing posters and artworks for the brand.

Murakami’s signature smiling flowers will bring an extra pop of colour and joy to the iconic green Perrier bottles, in screen-printed glass formats. Some bottles will also feature Murakami’s most beloved characters, Kaikai and Kiki, who will also appear alongside Perrier in a 30-second animated film, produced with Murakami. Additional product formats, including cans, will launch in early 2021.

Murakami is considered one of the most important Japanese artists of our generation, and even, Japan’s superstar artist. Drawing from traditional Japanese paintings, sci-fi, anime, and the global art market, Murakami creates paintings, sculptures and films populated by repeated motifs and mutating characters of his own creation.

His wide-ranging work embodies an intersection of pop culture, history, and fine art, merging the commercial and fine art realms and flattening the distinction between high and low culture.

While he is most popularly associated with the smiling flower motif and bright, playful imagery, Murakami’s wider body of work often engages with challenging, serious themes, communicated through a highly intricate and multi-layered pictorial language.

“Takashi Murakami is one of the most prominent contemporary living artists in the world. He has succeeded in creating art that is both accessible and deeply considered, with a flair for what is most fresh and most pertinent to the widest audience.

The vibrancy and delight of Murakami’s work is the perfect match for Perrier, a brand that has invested for over a century in creativity to bring out a differentiating brand spirit, tinged with its unexpected, crazy and original personality. The brand has inspired and collaborated with some of the world’s most famous and distinguished artists, such as Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Raymond Savignac and Bernard Villemot, who have each in their own way established a touch of artistic irreverence, providing them a space of expression in the identity of Perrier.

We hope that this collaboration, inspired by the pop and colorful universe of Takashi Murakami and the creative spirit of Perrier, will increase the accessibility of art for an even broader global audience.” – Paul Cordina, Global Communication Manager, Perrier.

“When Perrier first approached me, I felt extremely lucky to have the opportunity to collaborate with this sparkling water brand with such a long history. It held many positive associations for me – for example, when I was 32 and started living in New York, I used to drink Perrier a lot.

Even further back, though, I have another very strong memory: I was on the first romantic date of my life at age 18 with a girl two years my senior. We went to a place in Ginza and I ordered a bottle of Perrier, mistaking it for alcohol. I remember it all so clearly – especially how confused I felt when I didn’t feel any alcohol effects after drinking many glasses!

Perrier for me is closely associated first with the color green – of course! – and then, with the pleasant bubbling sound of carbonation. I’m grateful to be part of the brand’s expanding views and future-facing concepts through this collaboration.

I also wonder if today, when we can no longer unthinkingly hug, kiss, or shake hands, perhaps the stimulating sensation of the Perrier bubbles on our tongues will be even more heightened, as one of the enjoyable tactile experiences still available to us! I am delighted to be part of this collaboration with Perrier and I hope that together, we can heighten that sense of relationship further, sharing a little more joy and hope for the future.” – Takashi Murakami.

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39 Best Gift Ideas For A 1-Year-Old

Harini Natarajan Hyderabd040-395603080 August 16, 2019

Selecting the best gift for a 1-year-old is not easy. A 1-year-old baby’s brain is in the developing phase – it is the most active stage of life. They are learning speech, recognizing voices, and exploring how to walk. Hence, the best gift for a 1-year-old should be something that drives mental development and growth.

We have collated a list of 39 such gift ideas. These would not only add fun to the little one’s life but also help in their growth and development.

39 Best Gift Ideas For A 1-Year-Old

1. Disney Baby Bath Squirt Toys

Wouldn’t it be fun to have your child’s beloved Disney friends in the bathtub? This Disney Baby Bath set contains colorful toys that fit into your baby’s hands perfectly. The baby can enjoy their bath time with the visually appealing Finding Nemo fishes. The squirting action and the compact size make them ideal for making bath time a fun experience. This toy set comes in a pack of three.

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2. Pull And Sing Puppy

The pull and sing puppy is an interactive toy that follows your 1-year-old around. Pulling or pushing the puppy activates the sounds and music and engages the little one in the playtime sessions. This enhances gross motor skills in children.

The three colorful buttons help in developing fine motor skills. The puppy has a light-up nose that flashes with the sound or music responses to keep your little one engaged. It comes with 2 AAA batteries and 60+ installed sounds, including puppy sounds, phrases, and songs.

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3. Xylophone

This toy delivers a classical and musical learning environment for artistic babies. Every key on the xylophone is carefully designed to match the assigned note, which means it gives a great musical experience. It comes with two plastic mallets.

The heads and handles of these mallets are completely attached to prevent the risk of detachment and breaking and provide better sound. The xylophone is developed with non-toxic substances for children-friendly use. This classic musical toy comes with two musical harmonicas and is BPA-, lead-, and phthalate-free.

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4. Friction Powered Cars And Push-and-Go Construction Vehicles

The friction powered cars easily go a long distance when pushed slightly forward. These toys do not need the constant supervision of an adult. They are further designed to improve hand-eye coordination and sensory perception. They also help in developing their imagination. The toddler learns to identify different colors and shapes, which helps stimulate their visual development.

The set comes with one friction powered tractor, one mixer truck, one bulldozer, and one dumper. The toys are manufactured using non-toxic plastic of standard EN71. They are BPA-, lead-, and phthalate-free.

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5. Sharing Picnic Basket

Pretend play is one of the best games to enhance a child’s motor skills and overall learning. The picnic basket set enables sort, stack, clean, fill, and empty play functions. Whenever you lift the basket lid, you can hear a sweet musical sound. It helps in teaching the kid colors, manners, shapes, and motor skills. This toy is a 14-piece set with two plates, six foods, two cups, two forks, one basket, and one blanket.

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6. Dancing Alligator

The dancing alligator is a fun push-and-pull toy that couples learning with an enjoyable playing experience. When pulled through the string, the alligator moves its tail and head up and down in a chasing motion.

The toy is made with superior quality material that is also eco-friendly. It encourages intellectual and physical development in the baby.

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7. Pop Up Activity Toy

This toy delivers a discovery-oriented, hands-on playing experience. The baby just has to push, pull, or press the button to experience the pop-up activities of the different animals in the game. This helps your baby identify and recognize different animals and shapes.

It also has a built-in handle that makes it easy to carry. The push, press, and pull actions promote fine motor skills in the child.

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8. “Discover My Busy Town” Wooden Activity Cube

This bright and colorful wooden cube offers fun activities on all five sides. There are several activities, such as bead mazes, open and close doors, animal matching, ABC tiles, and racing car rollers, which can keep the baby entertained for hours.

This cube is 16x12x12 inches in dimensions and suits the height of the baby perfectly. It also delivers a learning environment through tactile stimulation and visual learning.

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9. Toy Workshop Playset For Kids With Interactive Sounds & Lights

This gift stimulates a curious working environment. The little artisan set has tools like a hammer, a wrench, a screwdriver, and screws. The set allows for an engaging, musical time whenever the child drops the right tool in the right mold.

The interactive features help your little one develop fine motor skills and help them learn ABCs, colors, numbers, and shapes through music and sounds. The kid-friendly features, such as the bright colors, catchy tunes, and smooth edges, ensure your little one is entertained for hours.

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10. Mozart Magic Cube

Purchase this Mozart magic cube to introduce your little one to interactive music and play. The cube teaches how different sounds combine in order to make eight classical pieces. With a simple press, your child can activate any of the five instruments – French horn, harp, piano, violin, and flute.

The sides of the cube light up according to the tempo of the music being played. Your child can control the volume button, activate different sounds, and even create eight Mozart masterpieces.

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11. Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

This is the best gift for the baby who is ready to learn to walk. The child can learn to walk as well as play with the detachable panel shapes. As the baby grows, the panel can be removed and placed accordingly. It helps your baby develop motor skills.

It contains five musical notes, three shape sorters, a pretend telephone, turning gears, two spinning rollers, and three light-up buttons. It has more than 70 sing-along songs and sound effects.

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12. Plush Elephant Soft Toy

The Choo Choo Express is a plush elephant soft toy. You can wash it easily for a clean playing experience for your child. This also makes for a great bedtime toy.

This 100% polyester toy measures 9×8.5 inches and is perfectly designed for easy and safe playing activities.

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13. Pound & Tap Bench With Slide Out Xylophone

This is not a traditional xylophone as it can be played in several ways. The child can pound the balls to send them tinkling over the keyboard or pull the keyboard and play on it separately.

The xylophone promotes musical exploration, eye-hand coordination, dexterity, and healthy arm movement. It also encourages audio recognition and play. This toy is child-safe and durable and uses water-based, non-toxic paint.

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14. Sensory Press And Stay Sensory Blocks

The sensory press and stay blocks encourage an early engineering experience. These blocks can be pulled apart and pushed together from any possible angle. You can also stack them up or build sideways. The toy promotes imagination and creativity. It contains 24 blocks in engaging and appealing colors.

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15. Wooden Touch & Feel Puzzle With Mirror

This is a sturdy four-piece wooden puzzle game that includes four textured animal pieces: a kitten, a puppy, a bird, and a bunny. There is a mirror in the center of the puzzle board and matching pictures under the pieces. This game will help your toddler discover colors and patterns, develop fine motor, emotional, and social skills, and improve your child’s sensory development. It is 10×10 inches with bright colors and bold patterns that spark imagination and wonder.

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16. LEGO My First Puzzle Pets Building Blocks

This is an 18-piece puzzle set that allows the child to match the animal with the appropriate food. This gift enhances eye-hand coordination and color recognition.

It contains three animals – a cat, a dog, and a bird – in attractive and eye-catching colors. The food bricks include a bone, seed food, and fish food. The child can create hybrid animals, which encourages creativity and imagination.

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17. Toy Tree Top Adventure Activity Center

This tree game offers hours of enjoyable time spent while exploring the tree. It contains various shapes, figures, and activities. The child can play while moving objects around on the guiding tracks.

The toy contains four quadrants, including six bead runs, a spring flower, and six tracks. The bead runs and gliders help in enhancing grasping skills. The height of the toy is perfect for a toddler.

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18. Zookeeper Wooden Shape Sorting Box

The zookeeper wooden shape sorting box provides an enjoyable zoo time for your child with an enhanced learning experience. When the slot is down, the zoo animals can only have half a meal; and when the slot is up, the zoo animals can have full meals. There are shapes for both half and full meals.

The cube’s size is 6.5×6.5×6.5 inches. It has eight wooden shapes and one sorting box. It contains four slots and four extensions each for half meals and full meals.

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19. Petting Zoo

The petting zoo is an all-round zoo experience with a sheep, a goat, and a bunny. It has colorful pieces of animals and other zoo essentials for an exploratory experience. The animals can even be made to sit and bend for different pretend plays. This set encourages your kid to learn and explore and have fun too!

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20. Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book

Dear Zoo is a flipbook that offers an interactive learning experience for children. The book has simple-to-read phrases with visual pictures that enhance the learning in a 1-year-old. Your kid will love lifting the gflaps to discover the animals – an elephant, a lion, a monkey, etc. The touch-and-feel animals further improve the learning experience for children.

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21. Roll And Play Game

The roll and play game is a cube that contains various cards with specific activities (like roar like a lion, make a happy face, etc.). This also contains numbers and colors for all-round skill development in children. It contains 48 cards with different activities, which help promote creativity and gross motor skills in your child.

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22. Oball Toy Ball

This bendable toy ball can quickly become your toddler’s best friend. It is eye-catching with vibrant colors and has an easy grip. It is 4x4x4 inches in dimensions. It is also dishwasher-safe.

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23. Camping Cubs Activity

This camping playmat is suitable for children of different ages. You can create a full camping experience with a soft wood-like grid. It contains a peek-a-boo mat and a bedtime soft toy. The playmat has fun textures and a peek-a-boo felt flap. It also includes a plush sleeping bear pillow.

There are four ways to play – playmat, overhead play, seated play, and tummy time mat. It contains over 17 developmental activities, including a light-up firefly, a turtle mirror, a bear rattle and a musical raccoon that has a wooden teether and plays Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

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24. WaterWheel Activity Play Table

The WaterWheel is a perfect playtime buddy for a child who loves playing with water. It comes with boats, a water wheel tower, and cups. It contains canals, moats, lakes, and harbors along with a spinning wheel.

The child needs to pour water into the wide funnel, which activates the water wheel and spills the water into the inner and outer harbors. This toy is one good way to keep the child away from mud and dirt. Multiple children can play this game at a time.

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25. Hide & Squeak Eggs

Hide & Squeak contains two games in one set. The child can play with colorful, different faced eggs and reveal the chicks inside as the eggs crack open. When the child presses the top of the eggs, the squeaks of the chicks can be heard.

This toy contains six colored eggs, each containing a chick. It promotes dexterity and color recognition.

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26. Time Floor Mirror

The floor mirror helps enhance curiosity and encourages the baby to focus on human faces. It also improves your child’s vision and related skills. It has an attached symmetrical butterfly that facilitates tactile exploration.

The ladybug and tracker ball encourage the development of visual perception in the baby while the textured leaves encourage peek-a-boo play. The mirror is 11.5×11.5×4.2 inches in size. It comes with an easel back that enables the mirror to stand on flat surfaces.

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27. Oombee Cube Sorter

The Oombee Cube is known for its innovative shapes. The various shapes are tied to a thread so that your child doesn’t lose them. They can easily slide the rubbery and squishy shapes in and out without facing any difficulty.

The toy contains six shapes – circle, double circle, oval, pentagon, square, and triangle. This cube enhances the child’s fine motor skills, visual-spatial skills, and shape recognition abilities. The toy is made from BPA-free silicone and is durable and safe for use.

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28. Infant-To-Toddler Rocker

This rocker has a stationary seat and toys attached to the top. The bar is removable, enabling your child to take an undisturbed nap.

The rocker has two positions: one that reclines, and one that folds out. It also generates calming vibrations for comforting the baby. It has a removable toy bar that has two bat-at toys. The seat pad is lightweight and machine washable.

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29. Peek-A-Boo Interactive Baby Book

This book promotes learning, understanding, and fine motor skills in your child. It contains rhymes and six colorful pages with peek-a-boo flaps that are easy to open and close and promote hand-eye coordination.

It provides a means for you to bond with your baby through stories. It is made with cloth to ensure safe learning, and the colors enhance visual development.

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30. Tunes Musical Toy

This musical toy has various melodies and dancing lights for your child’s visual engagement. It has a small and easy grip and also a volume control that enables parents to control the volume during odd hours. It promotes grasping and teething. This gift comes with seven melodies and a switch button for changing the melodies.

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31. Dimpl Baby Toy

This toy consists of a tray with push and pop bubbles. It enhances your child’s hand-eye coordination, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills while he/she tries to play with the bubbles.

The toy contains five different-sized bubbles made of BPA-free, good quality silicone. The frame is made of high-quality ABS plastic. This product is fully safety tested.

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32. Baby Balance Bike

The balance bike is designed to allow the child to learn balance without falling off from the bike. It has fully enclosed wheels that prevent clamping the baby’s delicate feet. It gives a 135-degree movement to ensure that the baby does not fall off on the side. The handlebars and wheels are made of eco-friendly material.

This gift is certified by CPC, ASTM F963, and EN71 for safe use. It is available in different colors, including blue, orange, pink, and black.

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33. Soft Plush Baby Toy

This plush toy comes in rings that can be stacked one above the other to make a duck-like structure. The rings are made from soft, high-quality cotton to keep your child’s skin from getting irritated. This is a great gift to develop fine finger skills in babies.

The toy has six soft rings: a teether, a beeping duck, a windmill, a crinkle, a soft toy, and a sunflower. The crinkle noise ring produces a sound that is similar to the white noise babies hear in their mother’s womb. This sound can help calm fussy babies. This toy helps babies develop counting skills, color recognition, fine motor skills, and spatial reasoning.

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34. Piano Dance Floor Mat

Wouldn’t a child enjoy a mat that radiates piano sounds while he/she dances on it? This mat offers just that with eight sounds: horn, violin, piano, accordion, oboe, xylophone, guitar, and flute. The child can have a fun time even without the supervision of an adult.

It contains five modes for selection, including play, playback, one-click annotation, demo, and record. This toy measures 100×36 cm and can comfortably fit a small baby.

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35. Ball Pit Tent-Toddler

A pit full of colorful play balls! This toy improves your child’s color recognition and coordination. You can leave the child in the pit for both indoor and outdoor playing. It can easily accommodate two 1-year-old kids.

It contains one pit and one storage bag. The pit is made with a high-quality polyester fabric and high-strength memory steel holder for safe playing. The pop-up design makes it easy to set up and fold.

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36. Wooden Race Track Car Ramp Racer

This toy contains layered racing tracks with small, durable cars. It helps the child improve natural observation and hand-eye coordination and promotes the development of thinking skills, focus, and recognition as he/she follows the mini-cars around the track.

The set contains four cars, four ramps, and one parking lot. The race track is made with high-quality wood. The other elements are made with EN71 and ASTM F963 certified BPA-free material. All units are stained with non-toxic, water-based paint.

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37. Funny Changeable Hammer

This is a funny hammer that changes faces when it hits a hard surface. The hammer also makes a sound that engages the child in a fun-loving, curious experience. The funny character and bright colors help keep the child engrossed in the game.

It has two learning modes – the entertaining mode, in which it will make funny sounds, and the learning mode, in which the baby can learn counting and numbers. The toy has a head button for playing music. The hammer is made with BPA-free, non-toxic material and is safe for the child.

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38. Electronic Musical Bus

This toy provides a dual experience with shapes and music. The bus has soft edges and cavities to accommodate the animal shapes. It plays music while flashing lights, thereby engaging your child in the experience. The universal wheels at the bottom of the bus are flexible, which help it turn automatically turn while hitting obstacles.

This toy has eight nursery rhymes and a volume adjustment button. It enhances thinking skills, hand-eye coordination, fine finger skills, and shape recognition. It is made of durable and shatterproof ABS plastic.

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39. Wooden Baby Activity Cube

This cube is fully accessorized for a comprehensive recreational experience for a 1-year-old. The 5-in-1 activity set contains a play cube with a wooden bead maze, a book, and stacking cups in vibrant colors.

This set can help in promoting counting and developing color, pattern, and shape recognition in toddlers. The top and bottom of the cube can be detached and played with separately. You can also flip the top over to fit it in a box. The toy is developed using ASTM standards with smooth edges, non-toxic paint, and safe design.

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For a 1-year-old, always remember to buy intellectual, learning-based, and fun-inclined toys and games. All the above toys promote visual learning, musical learning, curiosity, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and strength development. Check the options and price range and go for the ideal gift!

Which of these gifts you think suits your 1-year-old best? Let us know by leaving a comment in the box below!

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Candy corn, a pumpkin, and a decent paint job meet in a bar...

There's a discussion of cultural appropriation. Candy corn feels maligned, that no one understands why he is the way he is... People tend to treat him as an evil born of annual necessity and nothing more. He blames his makers for perpetuating such lies and then adding color to the confusion: some of them have a black tip. Some have a white. There have been a schizophrenic parfait, a frankenstein's parade of flavors. He believes there may be a preference for one over the other... And that the original is lost in the mix. "I'm sweet enough," he says. "Satisfying. Never had a complaint!" But still: some people hate him... And it pulls on his heart in ways only lost candy can know.

Pumpkin responds with empathy: they love his exterior: firm, curvaceous, supple and strong when in season... But they cut him open. Remove his insides, declaring disgust and slime and seeds all the while. "How does it feel," he asks candy corn.. "When they say they love you, they carry you so carefully, and then proceed to empty you of substance reshaping you to their desires? I feel used," he says, staring hard at the mahogany bar, "and unpreserved." It's a love that seems needlessly violent: his sister was gutted just Tuesday, and there was nothing he could do. He's not prepared, he says, for when it becomes his time. He wants the attention, the hands-on... The tactile stimulation... But he fears what they may want him to become and he fears the flame they'll place inside him, the shapes he may cast upon the walls, where once he was a whole and sacred and a beloved mess.

Paint sits quietly... Knowing he was built for both things. To be appreciated for his looks AND to be made in the form of whatever they desire. He's aware of his seasonality, the trends as fickle as spring zephyrs post thunderstorm... And he's committed to it. As only paint can commit. They'll have to make their decisions, make them carefully for once applied: he has no intention of leaving easily. "They'd better love me long time," he thinks. "Long time."

Candy corn looks at paint with bleary eyed jealousy, now several pints in. "At least they choose you," he says to paint, miserable and wallowing. "No one really chooses me, you know. Not even those who purchase me in bulk. They're just cheap bastards dealing with holiday obligations like the callow misers they are. I'm pennies against a Snickers, you understand. Pennies. They could purchase me in quantity enough the sacks of my brethren could save a city, drowning in flood. And quite frankly, at least that would be fulfilling. But instead I'm the candy equivalent of offal. Even peeps have a cult following. PEEPS. At least they're not blowing me up in the goddamned microwave."

Pumpkin spins on his stool, barely keeping balance. "Let me ask you something," he says, somewhat desperate for understanding... "Have you ever awakened to find your identity stolen? Like, completely subverted, reformed, compulsory compliance demanded of you despite knowing, despite feeling to your core the weight of the ethics broken, the morals burned to ash in the name of hype and profit and the idea that the louder we scream something the more true the blinded public will believe it to be?

Because that happened to me. And to be honest, at first I was okay with it. People gave me some pause, you know? I was rediscovered. Like a band on a 20 year reunion tour, people came back to me. Warm and glowing in their nostalgia, they accepted me in my new state and I was proud to play a part. But now... Now I'm overrun. Now I prefer when they scoop and cut and burn because there is nothing... Nothing could possibly be worse than my connection to spice. It's not right. I mean, we've always played the role of the window and porch decor... Left to rot until our faces have aged and our fangs have been removed like dentures by the cold processes of time and the manner in which our rind decides to die... But this business of selling our souls for nutmeg and cinnamon, cloves and whipped cream... It's autumnal hooking, plain and simple. I agreed to go along with it but now I want out and I can't stop the train. Life was easier knowing the inevitable sacrifice for pie. From there, at least, we knew where we stood.

At this point I keep dreaming of a new Renaissance. A new era. Remember what happened to chocolate? Almost killed off after decades of me-too manufacturing, in drab and flavorless disarray? For generations colored candy shells were all she was allowed. That marriage to peanut butter. Now look at her. She's independent. She's dark and she's glorious and the closer she is to her natural state, the more the world adores her. She's synonymous with romance, with serotonin. She's an addiction accepted the world over and I'm a seasonal meme because someone needed a new method with which to deliver caffeinated water? It's a disgrace. There's no such thing as justice. I mean, Christ, half of my family ended up in a can. Is there honor to be found in knowing your value is measured solely by your literal shelf life? I think NOT."

Paint, who's spent a fair portion of his life in a variety of containers, nods in solidarity... The darker and more airtight the better. Banking on shelf life and consistency both as a liquid and as a shade of rainbow, pantone values recorded on a label: his identity is, fundamentally, secure. It's the application that worries him, the surface on which he may yet be found. Not everyone ends up a Banksy, a Fairey or a Starfighter. Those are lottery odds and winning hardly happens. All too often one finds a life dragged out over years, decades of patchwork, touchups, and spots on the rug.

It's hard hoping for art, hoping to be a part of a glorious installation what meaning may solely be known to the creator and perhaps not even then... Whose identity therefore shifts in the eyes of each beholder, never one name, never one consideration... It's hard hoping for such inclusion when the odds state, when the reality most likely will be a blending... A forced gulag of deliberate disappearance into the surfaces his ancestors occupied, all in the name of partial renewal (which, he raises an eyebrow in admittance, isn't so bad, really), or in the name of a contractor's lowest common denominator where expedience and access are the only values required. There are on average at least 300 shades of white, he muses... Gosh. Which one shall I be?

Candy corn, a pumpkin, and a decent paint job sitting in a bar, attached as they are in familial and seasonal obligation. Each hoping against hope for transcendence of some sort. It remains to be seen what happens when they part ways.