I have a fairly open mind when it comes to art, or, more specifically, what constitutes art. The human imagination is a wonderful and mysterious force, and when it’s imposed on physical materials in unexpected ways, it evokes a wide range of emotions and reactions from the beholder. Such as…what the…? I can’t recall how… Continue reading The Art-Producing Instrument As Art
Another 15 seconds of “fame”
Remember this post? No? Can’t say that I blame you; it dealt with some pretty obscure subject matter. Well, unless you’re a musician and music historian who’s writing a scholarly book about the musicians of Alabama including Gene Sullivan and who had almost despaired of finding a photograph of Mr. Sullivan…until he stumbled across this… Continue reading Another 15 seconds of “fame”
Ditch or Pipeline? Neither is likely to help our water situation.
As parts of the country endure flooding while other regions continue to suffer from a history-making drought and water shortage, it’s logical to wonder why we can’t figure out a way to move some of that water from one area to the other. Associated Press Science writer Seth Borenstein writes that the idea is simply not… Continue reading Ditch or Pipeline? Neither is likely to help our water situation.
Church Construction
Some of you Midlanders (and former Midlanders) might be interested in the following view of the construction going on at First Baptist Church. The new welcome center will go in where the truck is parked on the left side of the photo; the new chapel is on the opposite side of the property. They’ve been… Continue reading Church Construction
Wha…?
I’ve decided I’ve been overworking and overthinking this whole how-to-transport-our-bike issue. Photographer unknown I’m just not sure I can afford the bungee cords.
Desalination a solution for our water woes? Uh, not so fast…
As we creep inexorably toward the one-year mark without meaningful rainfall (how mind-boggling is that, anyway?), ideas that were once bandied about in sci-fi mode now start to take on some semblance of credibility. Like, for example, the idea that we have plenty of water available to Texas, it’s just a bit on the salty… Continue reading Desalination a solution for our water woes? Uh, not so fast…
Reflections on Two Weeks of Employment…
…or, “How Do You People Actually Do This?!” So, a little more than two weeks ago I left the ranks of the self-unemployed freelancers and rejoined the corporate rat race (or drone drama; take your pick), and I’m gradually beginning to feel like I didn’t make The Worst Decision Evah. Yeah, it’s been a fairly… Continue reading Reflections on Two Weeks of Employment…
Drought and the San Saba River
The effects of the ongoing drought are depressingly evident throughout the Hill Country of Texas. We traveled from Midland to Fredericksburg last weekend, and brown was the dominant theme for the countryside. Except for a brief oasis-like hint of green around San Angelo (thanks to some very isolated recent downpours), the countryside was distressed beyond… Continue reading Drought and the San Saba River
Dill Effects
The last few times I’ve gone to the supermarket, I’ve bought Central Market’s “Herb Garden Spring Mix” instead of lettuce for our salads. It contains a wide variety of greens and a few different herbs, but the most distinctive flavor of the mix comes from bits of fresh dill. And every time I take a… Continue reading Dill Effects
Seal Coating and Bicyclists
Drinking and driving don’t mix; neither do seal coating and bicycling.