A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
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” »
I love standards. When companies adopt and use these, it can make life so much easier. This is the case with the recently announced Garmin Communicator API. This new API allows developers to create applets that will allow geocoded web data to be sent directly to a GPS or downloaded as a GPX file. According … Read More “Take It With You” »
OK, this is getting a bit ridiculous… Same message, same spot, different car. We have either an individual or a family obsessed with the underwear status of the driving public. At least this one isn’t demanding proof. Neither is there a little Christian fish symbol. Original sighting
Chip hooked me up with a new blogging service called Tumblr. The interface is super-simple, and there is an excellent "Share on Tumblr" applet that will automatically post videos, images, whatever into the Tumblr blog at the push of a button. As Chip states in his tagline, "Tumblr, because I’m too lazy to blog." Having … Read More “Tumblin’ with Tumblr” »
All the float bubbas, half the water. – Bob It’s been quite awhile since we’ve run the Green River. It had gotten so crowded and crazy that we had been looking for alternatives for our paddling trips. Another paddling friend had told me that things had changed on the Green. The authorities were really cracking … Read More “Green River Lite” »
I have a dream. I dream the the equipment I order arrives on time, is delivered properly, and works correctly. I dream that services I’ve ordered are completed in a timely fashion. That certainly didn’t happen today. First, there was my continuing problem with Bellsouth, now AT&T. I had ordered the data circuit for our … Read More “Rough Day” »
Warning: Don’t read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix before going to see the movie. The current big screen outing leaves out so much that loyal HP fans will be a bit dismayed. Rowling’s books have been getting longer and longer. It was inevitable that something was going to get the axe, otherwise … Read More “Harry Potter and the Order of French Fries” »