Words Seldom Seen: Chyron

Posted on January 31, 2025January 7, 2025 by Simon

Chyron Noun: A caption superimposed over usually the lower part of a video image. In modern usage it is often referred to as the crawl. Example: “The moving chryon has more appeal than the fixed... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Modicum

Posted on January 24, 2025January 7, 2025 by Simon

Modicum Noun: A small quantity of something considered desirable or valuable. Example: “Simon’s rants about turn signals had a modicum of truth.” Pronunciation: maa·duh·km Photo is... Read More

War

Posted on November 25, 2024November 17, 2024 by Simon

“War is too important to be left to the generals.” Georges Clemenceau, French Prime Minister WWI Sunrise from the “Senior Summit” on Piestewa Peak... Read More

How to Think

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Simon

“Don’t make the wish the father of the thought.” Sunrise near the Biltmore Hotel. Think about it.... Read More

Hiking and Life

Posted on August 21, 2021August 20, 2021 by Simon

“Hiking is a bit like life: The journey only requires you to put one foot in front of the other…again and again and again. And if you allow yourself the opportunity to be present throughout th... Read More

Ephemeral

Posted on March 31, 2021March 10, 2021 by Simon

“We are all ephemeral in the big picture.”... Read More

Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

Tag: Sunrise

Words Seldom Seen: Chyron

Words Seldom Seen: Modicum

War

How to Think

Hiking and Life

Ephemeral