Checks and Balances

Hiawatha Bray, a reporter and apparent government apologist who doesn’t seem to understand the 4th amendment to the constitution, notes on Dave Farber’s IP list: In all the fuss about the NSA spying issue, it’s sometimes forgotten that there are real bad guys out there, who badly need to be spied on. Here’s a story … Read more

Earth from Mars

The Mars Exploration Rovers continue to function and provide useful scientific data more than two years after arriving on the Red Planet. Here’s a recent image showing Earth as seen from Mars; humbling, isn’t it? Click the image to see a larger version.

Marriage Assistance

I hear that Congress, apparently faced with no other matters of any great importance, next week will take on the topic of marriage, and discuss the Marriage Protection Amendment. It’s about time I say. Look at the statistics! The divorce rate is higher than ever, infidelity is a way of life (especially for many politicians) … Read more

If I Had the World to Give

If I Had the World to Give Words by Robert Hunter Music by Jerry Garcia If I had the world to give I’d give it to you – long as you live Would you let it fall or hold it all in your arms? If I had a song to sing I’d sing it to … Read more

Kansas Lightning

A couple of nights ago, thanks in large part to Sheryl’s encouragement, I fulfilled a long-time goal and sucessfully took a few good photos of lightning. We went up to Coronado Heights around 11pm where we found it cloudy, but not too windy and there was no rain. Though it was clear the storm was … Read more