One of the ideas that I promote is not just looking at things but actually seeing them. I call it backyard scuba because it is what people are willing to do underwater but forget to do in the backya...Read More
We went to London expecting rain and gloom. It was sunny and bright. “The key to happiness is low expectations” London Weather Forecast Spring in England ...Read More
Things change. This little change will have big repercussions. In a remarkable coincidence my old iPhone was dying and going out of contract at the same time. So I took the easiest path and stoppe...Read More
This comparison was in the WSJ Notable & Quotable section a few weeks ago: “The reason why a bachelors degree on its own no longer conveys intelligence and capability is that the government ...Read More
In Israel so many of the caregivers are from the Philippines that the Hebrew word for caregiver has become “philippina.” So that it is possible (and we overheard this) to say: &...Read More
You may recall that back in May I planted (and blogged about) some ancient pepper seeds from England. The instructions said plant seeds and STAND BACK. We did: Perhaps I stood to far back. Can a...Read More
There are some feral parrots that live in our neighborhood. And their squawking is always a special treat in the morning. In these pictures they seem to be using a staff to stay off key:...Read More
Remember, only quitters can be winners, because you can’t do something great until first you quit doing something that isn’t. Scott Adams creator of ‘Dilbert.’ Taken from a ver...Read More