New Olympic Events

The Olympics are over but it is already time to start thinking about London 2012.  There are some odd events in the summer games so I thought I’d add a few more: Synchronized Long Jump—-t... Read More

The Next Collectible

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Wooden step ladders are going to become a collectible.  Metal and fiberglass stepladders are cheaper, lighter and more durable.  But the old wooden ones have a nice look and as they become rare will... Read More

Smart Car Thoughts

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I’m enjoying driving my new Smart Car.  At least partly because it is an attention getter. I’m still not sure who will drive a Smart Car? Hip Geeks are driving Mini Coopers. It may end up... Read More

Sports vs Exhibitions

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It is the Olympics again. It seems like they happens every couple of years. We have been watching for a few hours every night. Thanks to whoever invented Tivo type devices. As usual much of the judgin... Read More

Wild Fires Perspective

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We were in Ashland, Oregon over the weekend for a wedding and the air was hazy. We were told that it was a result of a wild fire still burning in the Trinity National Forest. It had burned we were tol... Read More

Classical Music Question

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The Carmel Bach Festival is an incredible enterprise. It has lots of volunteers and much of its revenue comes from donations. It is subsidized by the city and the county to some small extent and yet i... Read More

The Carmel Bach Festival

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Speaking of birthday gifts. Way back in May I had bought Nurit tickets to the Carmel Bach Festival for our anniversary weekend. I organized a room and dinner with our friends John and Mary C. It turne... Read More

Birthday Art

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My birthday last month was my sculpture birthday.  Nurit gave me “Harold the Heron” and a beautiful new orchid.  Rebecca gave me the silicon jelly fish that went from the pond to become ... Read More