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July 14 2008
viz TINSTAAGFT.1. Do you remember how you developed a love for reading?I don't remember not having a love for reading, but I can certainly remember a few things that made it stronger. Almost all of them have to do with people reading to me.I remember sitting in Mr. Bruce's history… read moreJuly 08 2008
A year ago today, I married my best friend. I'm delighted to report that she's still my best friend, and we're anxiously looking forward to the next 70 years. But it seems more like a month than a year.We went to Paris a year ago. We're going to go to… read moreJuly 07 2008
In response to the Monday Mural:Work of ArtJuly 7, 2008In a few simple linesyou captured that sculptureby which all other works of artare measured,from Lascaux to the Barchetta.A graceful curve,soft shadows,a strong backbone.That some may twist and profanethe most beautiful workof the greatest Designerdoes not make anything vulgarbut their own… read moreJuly 07 2008
SignJuly 7, 2008You can take it as a signif you will.I think you'd take it as a sign if the sunrose on Tuesday,the rain fell in Rio,the sky grew dark at dusk,or the ibis' call soundedparticularly morose.You'd draw in your bone-dry fleece,and decide you misunderstood your question.You hear the still… read moreJuly 04 2008
On the way back from the parade, we saw these squirrels trying to steal from a bird feeder that was *just* out of reach. You know that moment when you realize perhaps you didn't think things through all the way?moar funny pictures read moreJuly 02 2008
Yesterday morning, I got word that the Wilmore Police were looking for me. I've posted the complete story over on the Wilmore Daily Photo website. read moreJune 30 2008
Sunday morning, at 55 mph on Nicholasville Road, the engine turned off. Just turned off. Wouldn't turn back on. So we waited for a tow truck.Today, we have been told that the engine is dead, and needs to be replaced. There's nothing that can be done to fix it.So, we're… read moreJune 26 2008
What's so disheartening about poison ivy is that it just won't go away. The Tecnu took away perhaps seventy five percent of the misery, and for that I am grateful. But the rest just won't go away. And based on past experience, I'll have to endure this for at least… read moreJune 25 2008
A few years ago, I read about some stuff that would make poison ivy stop itching, It was supposedly the only thing that would actually wash away the oil from the ivy. I found some online. It was about $50 for 2 ounces. And, besides, I didn't actually believe it… read moreJune 23 2008
The Rodent's Burrow: Gelled colloid versus stainless steelI'm reminded of an experience in college. I had a glass-front stereo cabinet. One day, while I happened to be looking at the cabinet, the glass door shattered. There was no impact, it just shattered. And, to make it more exciting, all the… read moreJune 22 2008
Still marveling at the pictures I can take with the Rebel. Clicky the picture to see more bugs on flowers. read moreJune 19 2008
Looks like Firefox 3 was the motivation I needed to switch entirely to Safari. The thing that pushed me over the edge was the "open all in tabs" feature.I use the "open all in tabs" feature to reset my workspace. I make a bookmarks folder, and put in there my… read moreJune 19 2008
The last two movies that have come from our Blockbuster account have conclusively proved that we would be better off ignoring the well-meaning movie recommendations of our friends.The first of the two was "Lady In The Water", which was dreadful, inexplicable, and tedious. But then, last night, we saw "Sideways",… read more
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