Monday, May 28, 2012

Mourning Monday 5.28.12

Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy



Today is Memorial Day and I, along with many others, will be honoring fallen soldiers.

Many of us in the CrossFit community will be honoring Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005, by taking part in "Memorial Day Murph".
Along with raising money for charities, we will be doing the following WOD (workout of the day) for time:
Run 1 mile
100 pull ups
200 push ups
300 squats
Run 1 mile
If you have body armor or a 20 pound vest, wear it.


I will be participating at my box, CrossFit RVA.


Monday, May 21, 2012

Monday, May 14, 2012

Mourning Monday 5.14.12

Spanish artist, Daniele Del Nero's series entitled , "After Effects"

Daniele Del Nero has created a series of mold covered architectural models that are hauntingly beautiful. They are part of a collection entitled, "After Effects". 
Click here to see more gorgeous images* and to read more about the artist's vision.


*bonus: no sneezing! for those of us with mold allergies 

Monday, May 7, 2012

Mourning Monday 5.7.12

'The Empire of Death: A Cultural History of Ossuaries and Charnel Houses' (Photo: Paul Koudounaris)

I recently discovered this photo of painted skulls in an ossuary in Dingolfing, Germany.
Everything about this is gorgeous!

Click away to see more beautiful images and to buy this book:

  • to learn more about ossuaries click here and here
  • buy the book (I am!) The Empire of Death: A Cultural History of Ossuaries and Charnel Houses by Paul Koudounaris
  • check out the author's website
  • view more stunning images here 

thanks for reading!