Classical Architecture – Foundational Design Principles The Ten Books on Architecture by Vitruvius (De Architectura) contain many foundational design principles. The basic concepts are useful for architects — and anyone else who designs and builds things. This is a summary and study guide for the Ten Books on Architecture. De Architectura is considered one of …
Jimmy Buffett was an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, actor, and businessman. He was best known for his Caribbean flavored island-escape style of music including hits such as “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise”. Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st, 2023 surrounded by his family, friends, and dogs. Key Facts About Jimmy Buffett …
My understanding of architectural terms started by playing with tinker toys and wood blocks as a child. I didn’t know what a buttress was, but learned through experimentation that my creations would collapse without structural integrity. Whether you are designing websites or church buildings, it’s helpful to know some basic architectural terms like buttress, column, …
Lyrics and Music for The Sands of Time Are Sinking, Emmanuel’s Land The lyrics for ‘The Sands of Time Are Sinking‘ were written by Anne R. Cousin, and published in 1857. The words for this hymn were inspired by the letters of Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661). It’s also remembered by an alternate title: Emmanuel’s Land (or …
A.D. (Anno Domini) is carved into the Anwoth keystone. These are photos of the Anwoth old kirk (church) in Scotland where Samuel Rutherford was the pastor from 1627 to 1638. Anwoth Old Church is a crumbling stone church building which was built in 1626 to serve the parish of Anwoth in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. …
What are the Sand Time Trends via Google Trends? The Sand Time Trends Are Like Shifting Sand Dunes Sand grains may seem timeless, but sand supplies are constantly in flux. The sands of time idiom evokes an image of the inexorable passage of time as sand flows through an hourglass or sand clock. However, the …
Here is The Sands of Time Are Sinking: Sovereign Grace Music version, with a melody by Connie Dever. This is one of the songs that inspired the Sands of Time Art Gallery. Lyrics for ‘The Sands of Time Are Sinking’: Sovereign Grace Music (T4G) Verse 1The sands of time are sinking, The dawn of heaven …
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Rich Men North of Richmond: The Song Perhaps you’ve heard the song ‘Rich Men North of Richmond‘ that Oliver Anthony released via YouTube on August 8. It’s already had over 25 million views, after only 10 days. Top of the iTunes charts, too. Sauce Only quickly released a lyric video. (Warning: Rated PG-13). What People …
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The Marc Newson hourglass celebrates the priceless treasure of every passing moment. Who is Marc Newson and Why Did He Design an Hourglass? Marc Andrew Newson is an Australian industrial designer born on October 20, 1963. He is known for his sleek, organic designs in furniture, products, transportation, and other fields. His work features smooth, …