Are you kidding me? Seriously my eyes are 50% of what they used to be and my small motor skills, as in typing, are a joke to behold. To put it mildly it’s a bit of a challenge to be a writer / photographer these days, a magical mystery tour if you will.
Archives for September 2013
Birthday Presents and Magic (Part 2)
My daughter Bill and I were spending Bring Your Child to Work Day together. And before you start scratching your head about her name and start calling me an asshole, let me explain something about Bill.
The Wreck Of The S.S. Ethie
On a storm blasted day in December, 1919 off the west coast of Newfoundland, a drama unfolded which intrigued millions. Did a Newfoundland dog save the lives of the 92 passengers and crew of the SS Ethie?
Through The Lens Of Benjamin Edelstein
Benjamin Edelstein is a world-renowned photographer who captures vivid, unique scenes of nature and metropolitan areas from the world’s most scenic views.
Lasting Roman Design
Torcello is one of the original settlements in the Venetian lagoon. With it’s roman influenced architecture and infrastructure it is very different from Venice proper or it’s more famous island neighbors of Murano and Burano.
How Vanishing Honeybees Will Eliminate Global Organic Food Supplies
Organic food crops require pollination from honeybees to flourish, but bees are disappearing faster than they can be replaced along with healthy food.
The Footprints That Follow
With a heavy life decision in front of me, as I carefully consider my options, I am becoming clearer about the fact that it is not the outcome of my decision that I need to consider, but instead, the rather difficult reality that I have already made the decision; I just haven’t admitted it to myself yet.
Bicycle Comedy
I am an avid bicyclist. In fact, I do not own a car, and use public transit when biking isn’t feasible. It’s a benefit of living in the city, and an opportunity to stay healthy and support planetary health as well. This weekend has been filled with odd bike mishaps and shenanigans. Saturday morning, I […]
Mistrial: A Review of “The Verdict”
While the story is compelling and the acting strong, lapses in credibility weaken what could have been a powerful film.
Herman Wrede
These paintings are larger than life, but not larger than Herman’s life, no, not at all. I was lucky to call him friend.