This Day in Blogging History: Farmhouse as giant dollhouse; Harpo explains the Gookie; Arrived on Rarotonga

One year ago today

Derelict farmhouse turned into massive doll's house: A Canadian artist called Heather Benning converted a derelict farmhouse into a giant doll's house, open on one side.

Five years ago today

Harpo Marx on the origin of the "Gookie": Harpo Marx explains the origin of the Gookie, his magnificent, world-beating funny-face.

Ten years ago today
Here we are in Rarotonga: It's mind-boggling to be here, on this emerald speck full of life: the sounds of roosters and motor scooters, the smell of burning palm fronds, the sight of the stars at night, the beautiful green mountains, and the ocean and sand.