Why would you want to write a novel if you don't read a lot? From a book review on Amazon: I am not a huge book reader. I read for inspiration as I am writing my own novel. However, this book served as the perfect stimulant to get my OWN creative juices flowing.
RIP
Dottie She was such a great dog. She died last night in her sleep, and I can't stop crying. She was 14.
What My Kids Are Watching These Days
Emma's guitar teacher gave her "Happy Together" to practice, which she remembered from Freaky Friday. So, of course, we had to put in the DVD, and now that's all they're watching. We all love this song--"Take Me Away"--which was interrupted quite a bit in the movie. I don't know where the YouTube poster got the… Continue reading What My Kids Are Watching These Days
Back from Washington
We just got back from Washington State on Wednesday, where I struggled taking pictures with inadequate batteries! Here's an interesting one I took facing into a bright sunset. No reds or oranges here!
Was there ever any doubt?
Everyone loves the idea that the dinosaurs are still with us. Here's even more proof of it: Ancient collagen—the main protein component of bone—has been extracted from the remains of a 68-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex, according to two new reports. The new studies provide strong support for the hotly debated claims that organic material previously extracted… Continue reading Was there ever any doubt?
MIT Admissions Letter
Too funny. Posted on Scribd: MIT certainly has a reputation to be proud of, but its admissions department went a little over-board, I think. The first letter is an honest-to-goodness mailing from MIT, the second is one prospective student's reply: Recruitment letter: Mr. John T. Mongan 123 Main Street Smalltown, California 94123-4567 Dear John: You've… Continue reading MIT Admissions Letter
My dogs, cuddling for the first time in ten years
I guess the cold made them do it! Brrrr!
Web 2.0 … The Machine is Us/ing Us
Pretty neat. The Internet in 5 minutes.
Lost in Thought 