Saturday, February 27, 2010

Earthquakes are a bit scary.

You see, if the roadways/freeways collapse, then you can't travel on them, or under them, or over them.

You are trapped!

This is a bit nerve wracking.

We hope that the strengthening that CalTrans did after Loma Prieta and Northridge, will prevent the damage shown above. This pic is from Chile on Saturday.

Friday, February 26, 2010

It Looks Like 1910,

But this pic was taken on 26 February 2010 in the Upper East side of Manhattan.

(Thanks to @alexisglick.)

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Hey! I'm only running a quote.

(From today's Health Summit at Blair House) (That's VPOTUS above. He said this.)

"I'm always reluctant after being here 37 years to tell people what the American people think. I think it requires a little bit of humility to be able to know what the American people think, and I don't, I can't swear I do. I know what I think. I think I know what they think. But I'm not sure what they think. And the second point I'd make is..."

Now, back to our regular programming.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Mr. George
(Just look at what you helped to create, and wisely set on its way.)

Friday, February 19, 2010

It's Time For You To Smile...


I told you...

Beginning To See Signs

First, the camilia bush, then the daffodils, now:
Akiko's Peach Tree started to bloom today!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

San Francisco Municipal Railway (aka MUNI)

I follow @sfappeal on Twitter, and 3 or 4 times each day they report on a collision/injury/death on the San Francisco Municipal Railway, aka Muni. Hence, my affection for the trollys, ancient or otherwise.
Now, I just have to get rid of these images. (I've never ridden Muni!) Enjoy.






(I think there are several messages herein)


Saturday, February 13, 2010

DW1- - -


Happy Valentine's Day
(Happy Chinese New Year's, too)

Housing Crisis?


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Only in the Socialist Demcratic Republic of Berkeley. Nevermind the inherent conflict between "democratic" and "republic." This is Berkeley, after all.

And, for any housing-deficient birds out there, take your pick.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Star-Spangled Banner

This is a great rendition of our national anthem. Thanks to Richard of Albuquerque for the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ETrr-XHBjE&fmt=18