Monthly Archives: May 2009

Portland, Oregon

I arrived in Portland, Oregon yesterday afternoon. What an amazing little city. It is vibrant, efficient, sensible, green and soulful. The light-rail and streetcar system is simply a joy to use. I miss being on foot, being able to appreciate the world on a human … Read More

Intelligent Design Redux

As reported here by Jacksonville.com, State Senator (R) Stephen Wise from our fair city of Jacksonville wants to require teachers to teach “the idea” of intelligent design alongside the “scientific theory of evolution” in order to promote “critical thinking.” The quotes are mine to underscore … Read More

Beckett Yu-Kwan Koe

I must confess I was still ambivalent about the notion of fatherhood up to the very end. And then, in a singular sacred moment, he arrived, screaming with life and beautiful; I felt the universe expand for him.

flying toy elephant

The value of flippy LCD on the Nikon D5000