We have met the enemy and he is us.
--Pogo (quoted by Michael KammenKammen is interesting, though I'm not sure how closer he's getting me to understanding McGowan's Laurel Canyon series. I'm looking outside McGowan because McGowan's not helping much, either. However, from Kammen, I think I see that Americans have always been ripe for mind control, ( Read more... )

Well, I just got through putting together a new toy--a mini-greenhouse. It just barely fits on my back porch, but it's nice and roomy for my seedlings. The seedlings were really getting leggy under the grow light, so it's time to put them outside during daylight. I know they will outgrow the pots in a few more weeks, and I don't have enough big ( Read more... )

Holly wanted to go up Hunter Creek July 4 and asked other hike leaders to join her. Two of us did so. Nice hike but really hot. That was the extent of my festivities for the day. The Loch Leven hike was great. Sixteen people joined me, with a wide range of hiking style, from pretty slow to pretty fast. I'm in the middle. It's a little tough to have ( Read more... )

Final Nevada Results--Just a few thoughts. I voted in the minority for U.S. Senate, governor, lt. governor and second congressional district, but those results are not surprising. My vote joined the majority in secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer and controller. I'll note a couple of the questions. I voted against question one, which ( Read more... )