A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
We had quite the international food fare last night. Our friends Tim and Nina invited us up to their place above Travelers Rest last night for a gathering in honor of a visiting chemist. Nina hails from Chile, and Dan, the visitor, is from Peru. In addition, there was Lourdes, also from somewhere in South America, Georg and Iriana from Russian, and a few plain old Americans to round things out.
Sometime back I posted about inexpensive cameras sold by Aiptek, and how this might be used in the classroom. One of my schools took me up on the challenge and purchased one of these cheapies for about $15. Here’s what we found…
…at least, in a relative sense. I haven’t dropped to a four-day week – quite the contrary. With Chorale rehearsals Monday night, church staff meetings and planning Tuesday night, and choir rehearsal Wednesday night, I’ve started looking forward to obligation-free Thursday evenings. Last night I think I finally got beyond the choir’s comfort level and … Read More “Thursday is the New Friday” »
I’ve decided that the macro lens on the Nikon S1 is its best feature, apart from its tiny size. The image above was taken this afternoon. Weekend Update: Furman lost to GSU 24-27 in a heartbreaker. I watched the game on TV while chatting online with my UFFP pals. On Sunday things went very smoothly. … Read More “Walking a Thin Line” »
Our illustrious Governor Mark Sanford, who also happens to be a former Furman classmate of mine, has once again found himself on the negative end of the news. Sanford is catching flack for not ordering state flags to half-mast in honor of Rosa Parks. Apparently Parks does not fall within that narrowly defined group of … Read More “Half-Assed Half Mast” »
Well, it seems that the fireball wasn’t a figment of my imagination. The Taurids apparently put on quite a show all over the place. Here’s the scoop from NASA… November 3, 2005: "I thought some wise guy was shining a spotlight at me," says Josh Bowers of New Germany, Pennsylvania. "Then I realized what it … Read More “Fireballs for Real” »
Tried a new concoction last night. Laura had discovered a wonderful flavor of Edy’s Grand Ice Cream – Espresso Chip. I drizzled a some Kahlua liquor over the top, and created a new taste. You only need a touch – a little of it goes a long way.
Laura used to say that her muscles never got sore the day after strenous exercise. It was always the second day after that felt worse. I think the same can be said for recovering from vacations, or from any extended work absence. Yesterday was relatively quiet, lulling me into a false sense of security. Today … Read More “Second Day Syndrome” »
I know it wasn’t my imagination. As I was driving home from rehearsal last night I saw a brilliant fireball streak across the sky. It was greenish, and particles fell from its firey path. Because the trajectory, I’m fairly sure it wasn’t someone’s fireworks gone awry. However, given the date, I’m not willing to rule … Read More “Halloween Fireball” »
Now I remember why jack-o-lanterns have triangle eyes and jagged mouths. Straight lines are easier to carve into the thick, thick pumpkin skin.