Today, I find myself wondering how many more bars of soap I will buy before I die. How many more bars of soap will I buy ever? What brought this on? I recently went to Costco. I needed soap and Costco sells big packs of soap at a good price. …
Last night I saw The Da Vinci Code for the first time. I had read the first chapter of the book some time ago and frankly it so did not capture my imagination that I haven't picked it up since. Years before, I'd read Holy Blood Holy Grail, the book…
I glanced up through my city home office window at dusk, and saw a big bird in the tree. Click to enlarge So I grabbed my camera and took a few snapshots before she flew. I'm guessing at the gender. At the low light, the shot of her departure is…
In which we, along with a disappointed viewer, are are schooled by a very smart cat regarding symbols, meaning, and discourse. If you are not familiar with The Pinky Show, check them out. Though simple, compelling. I always gain at least one new way to look at things. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaESuQQRask[/youtube] If…
I really do enjoy these displays of gadgetry. Quite clever. I just wish I could read the little notes at the end of each episode--I assume I'm missing a good joke. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6AJcUIx0So[/youtube]