Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

How Much Do We Miss

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

After a recent post on the beauties of Budapest, I was discussing the tourist attractions in the Hungarian capital with a TPTP reader and was saddened to find that I completely missed out on visiting the fantastic Ervin Szabó Library. … Continue reading →

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Bonjour Paris

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

During the past few weeks, I’ve seen a number of news stories and blog posts disparaging Paris tourism. The complaints seemed to focus on a perception that the city is dirty, noisy and crowded. My only comment is that travelers … Continue reading →

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Reading Project

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

For the past year or so, stacks of books have been appearing around New York City with attached notes which read: “Take a book. Any book. Email the artist when you’ve finished it.” The mystery man behind The Reading Project … Continue reading →

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I am waiting for a rebirth of wonder

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Happy Poetry Day

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Infinite World

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Objects That Changed The World

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Cambridge University Library is celebrating its 600th anniversary this year with a physical and online exhibition called “Lines of Thought: Discoveries That Changed the World”. The historic library has grown from a small collection of manuscripts kept in a wooden … Continue reading →

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Poetry in Action

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

UNESCO has declared that Monday March 21, 2016 is World Poetry Day. To commemorate the event, more than 1,000 coffeehouses around the world will offer customers a chance to purchase the beverage of their choice with a poem. The video … Continue reading →

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London Can Still Be Whimsical

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

You may have seen the colorful, whimsical work of London-based artist Sarah Tanat Jones in periodicals or ads. Her marvelous drawings and illustrations are always a treat. I loved her recent London themed set. If you like them too, prints … Continue reading →

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A Real Superhero

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Muskaan Ahirwar is a 9 year-old 3rd grade student from Bhopal, India (yes that Bhopal). Every day after school she sets up a library in front of her home for the neighborhood children who can’t afford to attend school. She … Continue reading →

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Dude It’s Rude

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Inappropriate public transit passenger behavior is a problem in cities around the world. Over the years, TBTP has featured clever public relations campaigns from transportation agencies in Chicago, Tokyo, London, and Paris highlighting basic rider courtesy. Now, the New York … Continue reading →

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