Modern Storm Watching
Back when I was a kid we had nothing like modern weather radar systems to keep us informed about storms and heavy weather. As I recall, there was some trick involving tuning the … Read more
History
Mission NOT Accomplished
sigh. You know what I’m talking about. A challenge to my detractors: explain to me, in one simple sentence that speaks to specifics, not lofty ideals, what are our goals in Iraq, and … Read more
Coronado Heights Storm on YouTube
Inspired by the reports of severe weather in the Dallas region today, I created a YouTube account, and uploaded a video I shot of a major wind storm as seen from Coronado Heights … Read more
I’m Melting!
Happy 101st birthday to Dr. Albert Hofmann. I took this picture today and it brought to mind the reported visual effects caused by ingesting the good doctor’s accidental creation. Update: An interview with … Read more
It’s Still Not a Joke
Update, 1 May 2007. Things are even worse one year later. It wasn’t funny a month ago and it definitely wasn’t true 3 years ago today. Today, we are so far from “Mission … Read more
Sleepy Alligator in the Noonday Sun
So begins one of my favorite early Dead songs, Alligator. I mention that because today is the 35th anniversary of one of the Grateful Dead’s more famous shows: 4/29/71, Live at the Fillmore … Read more
Now More Than Ever
Do the following words ring true. On this 300th anniversary of the birth of one of our nation’s founding fathers, Ben Franklin, these words have more relevance to the future of our nation … Read more