A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
This morning’s Greenville News had an article from one of the various newsfeeds. A recent issue of The New England Journal of Medicine contained an essay about Oscar the cat. Oscar resides in the dementia ward of the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Apparently he has a knack for picking out which patients are … Read More “The Feline of Doom” »
I try to avoid ranting in every single post. This week it’s been difficult to avoid, however. Tuesday Car still won’t crank. Left Blackberry at home and felt naked. Data circuit for new school still not installed (thanks AT&T). Had to deal with an unprofessional little twit during an afternoon workshop. Left work early with … Read More “A Whole Week of Mondays” »
Item One – 5:00 AM arrives far too early, while you are in the midst of deep sleep and a pleasant dream. Item Two – Your knee is still aching from confronting a rock while kayaking. Item Three – Your car doesn’t start due to a dead battery. Item Four – Food is served before … Read More “A Bad Case of the Mondays” »
It would have been better with rain. Instead, the sun shown, and the humidity was low, compelling me outdoors for chores and activities. However, I was enthralled. I read "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" straight through, pausing only for some exercise and essentials. I finished it at about 2:15 this afternoon. Now I … Read More “Deathly Hallows” »
Between the movie and the release party, we decided to run home for the interim. Having ridden my bike and been fairly active all day, I was tired. I manage to fend off sleep though, and at 11:30 we headed out again. Last release party it was crowded, and we had no clue what to … Read More “Pottermania – Part Five” »
The whimsy is gone. At least, that’s the way it feels. The books have been getting darker and darker. The movies are ever more just Cliff Notes essence of the books, retaining all of the darkness, and less of the light. The biggest obsession over this final book is over who dies and who gets … Read More “Pottermania – Part Four” »
Of the past five Fridays, I’ve been in a doctor’s office for four of them for various aches and ailments. Today I was determined to stay out of a doctor’s office, despite the fact I’ve still got a busted knee from last week’s kayaking trip. Bad knee aside, I decided I would take my newly … Read More “Greenville Greenway” »
I had just been by my gym to drop off some books for the library’s used book sale. Since it was close to Barnes and Noble, I decided to swing by. Good thing I did. The crowds were already starting to line up to get bracelets which would allow them to purchase their books tonight. … Read More “Pottermania – Part Three” »
Around 1:30 I headed over to the Main Branch of the Greenville County Library. The Harry Potter Party was supposed to start at 2:00, but I had some doubts about my attendance. As I watched the young wizards and witches arrive I realized that my uneasy feelings were right on target. "Hey, Mom! There’s a … Read More “Pottermania – Part Two” »
I confess. I have been whistling John William’s theme from the Harry Potter movies for the past two weeks. I have engaged in idle speculation and conversation about the potential deaths of major characters in the series. I have flaunted my Harry Potter fandom in the face of those who think the series is evil … Read More “Pottermania – Part One” »