The camera lies – oh my, does it lie!

Hey – a picture is a two dimensional representation of a three dimensional scene – so yes, it is its own reality only representing another reality in a loose way. And no, a picture is not worth a thousand words – except when you choose it very carefully. Problem is, while a picture can convey [...]

Sno’ what! Well, Santa needs it, so enjoy ;-)

Hey, I know some folks don’t like snow, but me and Higgins are excited about what we saw as we looked out the window this morning. And all those kids expecting Santa CLaus know you can’t land a sleigh on a roof very easily without snow. So if you don’t like snow – and I [...]

Poll: Will the bubble never burst? Not for the bush league bubble boy!

Despite it all, Mr. Bush said he will “leave the presidency with my head held high.” And, presumably, with his eyes closed to all the disasters he is dumping on the American people and his successor. Read the whole editorial here. It’s a worthy reminder of what we are saying goodbye to – and not [...]

Laugh like a child – a taste of pure joy!

I don’t laugh – laugh like a child – very often these days, but yesterday my early Christmas present to myself arrived – a 24-inch IMac – and a few hours later our grandchildren were here helping us decorate the tree. That was great family fun, as usual, but what happened next had no scripting, [...]