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from Oddly Enough Blog:
Join the army, and pamper yourself!
Now, if you just sign on the dotted line, son, it'll be official. You'll be a private in the U.S. Army.
I don't know sir, I'm still not sure about this.
Look, I'm a professional recruiter, so I have to be totally honest with you. What's holding you back, young man?
Well, I've seen a lot of movies about the soldier's life, living in damp tents or slummy barracks...
Why didn't you say so? Just look at this picture of a new recruit in his own room at basic training. These are the new barracks.
Wow, that's a whole lot nicer than my room at home! What about the food?
from Oddly Enough Blog:
Decorating with a brain and a crane…
Blog Guy, several months ago you analyzed the Libyan conflict by comparing the furniture styles of the Gaddafi supporters and the rebels. I believe you called it "Divan intervention in Libya?" What else can we learn by looking at protesters and their furniture?
Good question. Check these demonstrators in Israel in the top photo. They've done a fine job of turning their protest site into a cozy living room.
They've combined a contemporary sofa with traditional rugs to create a relaxed mood. I admire their use of a push broom as what we decorators call an "objet..."
Judging from the fact that one of those guys looks like he's picking his nose, they've succeeded in creating a very homey feel.
Ewwww! So who else does a good job of outdoor protest decorating?
These protesters in Madrid. See the elegant look they've achieved here with a leather Chesterfield sofa.
