As the end of year 2004 (Western version) approaches, I would encourage those who are going to usher in the integer change by consuming inoxicants (singly or in combination) to use a designated driver(s), lest we lose your prior to … Continue reading
“Every person takes the limits of their own field of vision for the limits of the world.” –Arthur Schopenhauer
Eliot has posted a annual reprise of a past New Year’s Day post concerning folkloric beliefs about what to do, what to eat, etc. on New Year’s Day.
Last night I went to the airport to pick up Audrey and Ian, who were returning from Colorado. I had to fill up the gas tank on the 4Runner and when I went to record the mileage I noted that … Continue reading
I triggered an update because I was futzing with the Atom feed for this site. Hint: if you want a vaild feed, use decimal html entities.
Robson Bonnichsen (1940- 2004) via David L. Carlson on ARCH-L: Dr. Robson Bonnichsen, Professor of Anthropology and Holder of the Center for the Study of the First Americans Chair in Liberal Arts, died in his sleep on December 25. Dr. … Continue reading
The news from the northern margins of the Indian Ocean is horrific. Doubly so, because there is no tsunami early warning system for the region. No one saw it coming. Terrible, terrible events and loss of life. I hope the … Continue reading
Happy Boxing Day and a Merry Christmas again. Today has been a much lower intensity day for everyone but Ian. He is still going in Ten-wheel-drive and keeping Grandpa hopping. Due to some stomach distress we have moved back our … Continue reading
Today was a big day for Ian, as you might imagine. Not an extravagant gifting, but several nice things. This morning featured wooden trains, a 6 inch Shrek doll (I’m told by salesfolk that they’re ‘plush toys.’ Whatever.) A giant … Continue reading
Excellent news via Garret. Jonas Beckman, a buddy from the ETP days is posting again! Hi Jonas! It is fantastic to hear from you!
