So this morning I'm desperately seeking some kind of inspiration.  Naturally the first place I go is my hand dandy and overwhelmingly full feed reader (FYI - I use Feedly and you should too... best feed reader ever!).  

I never seem to have enough time for all feeds I've subscribed to so I thought I'd try a little experiment today and highlight some of the pieces that caught my eye.  Let me know what you think, eh?  Did you find anything wonderful in your reader today?

You should see:

• Check out this super fun video that is both emotional and makes me want to go out and play. Also inspired me to find the musician on Grooveshark. Take a listen to Gonzales solo piano work, it's beautiful. via- BOOOOOOOM

We find new blogs every day, right?  Stumble across them, follow links via twitter and facebook, etc.  Sometimes we find only the one article was interesting, sometimes we click the subscribe button, sometimes we scan a little before moving on.  Then, every once in awhile, you stumble across something and an hour later realize you're still reading.

That's what happened to me with How to be a Retronaut. 

It started when a friend sent me a link to these stunning mixed images of modern day and 1945 Amsterdam by Jo Teeuwisse, a historical consultant in Amsterdam.

Happy hump day everyone!  Today's Etsy wednesday is focused on featuring items that were newly listed today.  Get 'em while they're hot because I'm sure they won't last long.

Set of 7 Stackable Rings - $80
Nelly VanSee
I'm really into stackable rings these days and this gorgeous, tone fading set is perfection!  7 too much? There's also sets of 5 as well as a bunch more beautiful jewelry in this shop!

Milkshake Moo Card Necklace - $50
3Squares
Ok, now this I gotta have! Seriously, gotta have.  First you have to know what a Moo card is, then you'll see how absolutely genius this idea is.  P.S. My birthday is totally coming up.

Brazilian Ebony Handcrafted Guitar Pick - $12.50
Nuevowoodcrafts
Not something your average guitar player would splurge on since picks tend to disappear so quickly, so why not gift one to your musical friend? They also have keychain versions!

Real Framed Dragonfly - $24.99
Real Butterfly Gifts
If you're not into insects then this might not be your thing. If they don't bug you, then check out this incredible collection of framed butterflies and more (all raised on cruelty free farms...who knew?)

Dipping Dish - $18
Hope Johnson Ceramics
Just the other day I was wishing I had something for dipping. No joke.  I'm always using a giant bowl for tiny jobs.  So how perfect are these?  Tons of designs offered in the shop...

This Kick Starter, The Apology Line, is a surprising and incredibly moving art project. 

Before I tell you more, I have to insist you go to the page and start the 10 minute video of recorded apologies. Some are hysterical, some unremorseful ...many of them goosebump worthy; particularly one woman emotionally apologizing to a Reverend.

The Apology Line, created by William Bridges and James Lee, was launched in the UK as an experiment.  They spread the word with posters, fliers, and advertisements inviting people to call a number and leave an anonymous apology.  The response was astounding with hundreds of calls each week

The Kick Starter funds will go towards bringing the line to America and eventually create a touring art show from it.  Now that's something I want to hear.

The goal is lofty at $10,000, but totally doable with your help.  Pledge $50 and receive a CD full of apologies from both the UK and US.  $100 or more and you get yourself that same CD plus a special exclusive invite to the opening of the Apology Line exhibition.  Kinda of hard to pass that up. 

Here's an example apology in case you haven't started listening to that video yet:

"I would like to apologize to my daughter who is twenty-seven now. For the fact that I always resented having a daughter. I wanted a son. And I wasn't a very nice mother to her. I told her I'm sorry. Things in her childhood... I have never told her the real reason because I think it would hurt her too much. I just want to say sorry. I don't want her to know it was me, I think that would be too painful for her. I love her very much. Thank you."