Simon Says Postcards 5/15/2012
"All roads lead to the gift shop" A travel observation by Rebecca Burrow many years ago at Warwick Castle....
Author: Simon
What Would Texas Do?
Headline in the 5/14/12 WSJ: "Brown Says More Cuts Needed" Note to Governor Brown: "You can't save your way to...
Happy Nannies Day
I failed. The City of Pasadena has banned plastic bags beginning in July. I had opposed the ban on my blog when it...
May 10, 2012 Maxim
"It is relatively easy to default on sovereign debt when a substantial number of the bond holders are...
Simon Says Postcards 5/08/2012
Abbey visit hints: -Arrive early in the day -Use the audio guide ...
Taiko Drums
At the Arboretum Garden Festival they had a some very good musical groups. I was lucky enough to be there when the...
A Pond without Koi
The koi died in Koimageddon a year or two ago. The pond is now an amphibian sanctuary. Home to a few dozen Water...
May 3, 2012 Maxim
"Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain... and most fools do." Benjamin Franklin American...
Election Spending Perspective
Americans spend $14 surfing for every $1 they spend on presidential elections. Of course surfing is more fun and...
Mallow
One of the best flower photos I have taken in a long time. Click on the photo and look at it full screen you can see...
