Fluff Trees
We now prepare for the annual blooming of the fluff trees. Once a year, a pair of innocent-looking trees at the west end of the parking lot suddenly begin to spew tons of downy white fluff into the...
View ArticleDoughnuts
There’s this place called The Donut Bar. It’s a tiny little shop that sells fancy doughnuts, somewhat in the footsteps of the cupcake craze of a few years ago. Normally, when I pass by at lunchtime,...
View ArticleFirefly
On my most recent game night, I was fortunate enough to get to try Firefly: The Game. This is a board game based on the short-lived TV series, Firefly. In this game, players take on the role of...
View ArticleBubble Gum
Today’s picture was snapped during lunch at one of the many taquerias in San Diego. This one just happened to have a giant gumball machine. To be clear, the machine was the giant part. The gumballs...
View ArticleSenor Smoke
This being California’s dryest year on record, it’s inevitable that a few fires break out. This week, at least ten wildfires rampaged across the countryside. Some suspect arson, others just blame the...
View ArticleSundial
The past few weeks have been a little hectic, what with people wanting help with all sorts of things like technical literacy, moving, and basic transportation. Yesterday was the first day that we here...
View ArticleKeep Out! This Means You!
The fence says “No Solicitors.” The crosses say “No Vampires.” Vampire Solicitors are right out. Now, if this were a church, the cross motif would make sense. But, this isn’t a church, or a cemetary,...
View ArticleMay’s End
So, May has come and gone, and with it, the Pic a Day challenge. Unfortunately, life has been a bit of a grind lately, so I’ve not managed to take too many cool new photos. The brick wall behind my PC...
View ArticleTMI Thursday, Pride Edition
June is Pride month, which means that cities across the nation will be swarmed with shirtless men, loud, cheerful music, and corporate sponsorships. But, just to be contrary, San Diego doesn’t...
View ArticleSaturday Dance Party
Here’s my latest musical obsession: “Futer City” by Aavikko. Says the liner notes, “A strong PWM-sound melody line opens this energetic ‘dance’ tune which combines the vocal performing of a home sick...
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