The Dali Museum

Exactly a week ago, we were in Tampa at the Dali Museum.



We had visited the museum's older location several years ago, but this was our first time seeing their new building (new as of 2011).








We took the guided tour first, which was entertaining and informative.



Then wandered around on our own with the audio tour.


















The gardens behind the museum are beautiful, as well. They include a wishing tree, where guests hang their wrist bands with wishes written on them, and a hedge maze.






















http://thedali.org

The 30th Anniversary of Steampunk Celebration

It has been thirty years since the term "steampunk" was first coined in a note to Locus Magazine in 1987 by author K.W. Jeter. To celebrate this event, on April 21st, the Tampa Bay Steampunk Society hosted an epic party at InVision Cafe in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Escape the Clouds:






Phantasmagoria:









Many coloring pages to choose from:





Nerf Dueling:









Fabulous costumes:



















More fun with fire:






Clockwork Knotwork:












Tea Dueling:

Protect Transgender Students' Rights Rally at the Florida Capital

Yesterday, Blaze and I attended a rally on the steps of the Florida Capital, the purpose of which was to express our support for the rights of transgender students.



Leon County schools are actually doing a good job of passing policies that reflect a desire to keep all students safe, but on a national level, the government is taking away transgender student rights that were granted under the Obama administration. This will make these children much less safe.





There were many speakers who had emotional stories to share about their experiences with or as part of the trans community.













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