Franklin Fluorescent Minerals
I realized I haven’t taken any photos of my fluorescent minerals using a digital SLR. I decided it was time, and took a practice run a few days ago. The results are promising, … Read more
Hobbies
Kanopolis at Horsethief, Early Spring 2008
A few photos from of one of our favorite haunts, the Horsethief Canyon area of Kanopolis Lake.
The Union Square Cafe’s Bar Nuts
Sheryl found this recipe during the holidays, and we’ve made it a couple of times since then. They are extremely tasty! The Union Square Cafe’s Bar Nuts Recipe courtesy Nigella Lawson, 2007, modified … Read more
Very Large Lenses
In the past few days I’ve seen a few stories about a very special Canon lens, a 1200mm monster that weighs 36 pounds and costs 99 thousand dollars (that’s not a typo). It … Read more
Crystal River
These photos of a frozen river near Marion Reservoir remind me of a milky quartz crystal we have in our collection. The photos were taken last weekend. The final image is of a … Read more
Thai Green Curry with Chicken Recipe
Thai Green Curry is one of my favorite dishes, and a fine restorative as well! Until recently, the only way to enjoy it was by dining out, and our hands-down favorite Thai restaurant … Read more
Galveston 2007/2008
We recently spent a few days down in Galveston, where we rang in the new year on the relatively warm coast of the Gulf of Mexico. We were primarily focused on exploring the … Read more