Painting by Elvis the Penguin Postcard

Got this terrific postcard from PostMuse.
It's an actual reproduction of a "Masterpiece created by National Aviary's African Penguin Elvis".

The National Aviary is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA.


 

A nifty Elvis-the-penguin-painter-postcard and Jackson-Pollock-the-human-painter-stamp match-up.

Big, big thanks, PostMuse!

I had heard of elephants painting by grabbing a brush with its trunk, but this is the first I had ever heard of an artistic penguin.

And it must be true, because I found this image online showing little Elvis in action!
(via deviantbirds.tumblr.com)

Greensburg, Pennsylvania USA

I'm miles away from postcards and a scanner at the moment, so I'm sharing a photo I snapped a few days ago.

Gotta love these little tunnels, cramped streets, and snowy days in Pennsylvania!

More Outgoing Postcards

 US-1095382  Was happy to send Elvis to Edith, since she listed him as one of her favorites.

Sent Judy in Florida USA this night time satellite view of the country, highlighting Route 66 from Chicago IL to Los Angeles CA.

Sent this fun card featuring Hershey's chocolate factory to Jaana in Finland.

Another one sent to Jaana. This one is an Alaskan mama polar bear and her cubs.

Oklahoma Native American sent to Mik in Indiana USA.

Flight 93 National Memorial, Shanksville, Pennsylvania

Entrance to the site. A permanent memorial is currently under construction.
Honor Flight 93

Photos showing the point of impact on September 11, 2001, and what the memorial will look like upon completion.











Access to the site is restricted to family members of the victims. Other than the sounds of construction, it's very quiet and solemn.
National Park Service personnel are on hand to assist and answer questions.

Flags left by visitors at observation point.

Building used as makeshift command post after the crash.

Temporary exhibits inside the building.

Small sampling of the huge quantities of archived memorabilia left by visitors.

MD, WV & PA State Signs

I get a kick out of taking a new set of state sign pictures each year. Yeah, I'm weird like that.

Out Of The Fire Cafe, Donegal PA

I really like funny, unusual, quirky, clever business and town names.



A nice couple, driving this beautifully restored car, stopped at the cafe for a bite to eat.



Notice the figurines in the rear window.