I started to write about our trip to Houston this week, but decided I’d rather post this instead. Debbie found the skull of a mouse in our back yard at lunch today. We (OK, me) were fascinated by the juxtaposition of delicacy and implied evil. If the preceding image is too, um, intense for you,… Continue reading Predator
Month: April 2010
Spring Blooms
I look at the flowers on this lantana and think, “God, how do You do that?”
Musical Interlude
You don’t have to be a fan of Justin Timberlake’s music (I’m not, particularly) to get a kick out of the following video. It’s enough to admire the combination of geekishness, musical talent, and arcane tonal implements. Oh, and cowbell. Be sure to stay with it until the keytar enters (around 4:25 or so). Brett… Continue reading Musical Interlude
Dusk Storm
We were at the end of a post-dinner walk around the neighborhood and the sunset was striking. I had no camera other than my iPhone, but that seemed to work out pretty well.
Sled Dogs
I dare you to watch this without grinning. Dogs are so cool…especially when they’re playing in the snow! [Via Neatorama]
Cruising for a New Bike
I’ve recently developed a powerful lust for a so-called cruiser bike. I’m not sure if there’s an official definition of the genre, but to me it’s any bicycle that exhibits a combination of mechanical simplicity, out-of-the-ordinary styling, and an emphasis on comfort over speed. It’s prettier than a commuter bike and less, um, focused than… Continue reading Cruising for a New Bike
Texas Mountain Laurel
The Texas Mountain Laurels are beautiful this spring. One of ours has been loaded with clusters of blooms that looked more like grapes than blossoms. They also smell like grape juice. I wish the flowers lasted longer. (Click for a bigger version.)
My Usual Great Timing
My new MacBook Pro was delivered last Thursday, April 8th. Apple announced its new MacBook Pro lineup today, meaning that I got to use the new computer for almost five days before it became obsolete. OK, that’s a little dramatic. In reality, Apple didn’t do much to the 13″ model (which is what I ordered)… Continue reading My Usual Great Timing
Baby Pome
Ever wonder what a pomegranate looks like in its very beginning? Well, wonder no more: To get a sense of the scale, those are my fingers holding the branch.
Seth Godin: iPad Lessons
This may be the first time I’ve referred to the iPad on the Gazette (OK, knowing how some of you are, I just confirmed this with a quick search), and I don’t plan to do any additional blogging about it in the future, at least not until I get one and can then hold it… Continue reading Seth Godin: iPad Lessons