Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Uncle Tom



This is my mother's younger brother, Tom, probably circa 1925. I thought it was a swell photo.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Progress

Finally, some real progress for the first time since we took out the wall between the kitchen and the living room last fall.



Young built this mockup of the island so we could figure out exactly how big to make it and where to place it. Notice the building permit tacked to the post!

Today I ordered the glulam beam that will span the room, obviating all but one post, and the hardware to attach it,



and this weekend we ordered a gas heating stove (like a woodstove, but non-polluting). It's going to be beautiful and warm!

Monday, February 9, 2009

Friday, February 6, 2009

Still thinking about Gaza

The American Friends Service Committee (Quakers) seem to have a strong relief effort going in Gaza.

If anyone knows of a program that is specifically addressing the psychological crises of children there, please let me know.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Two crazy flying fantasies in one week!


wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo. Thanks to Lynne Iantorno


Amazing New Water-Powered Jet Pack - Watch more Free VideosThank you Steve Crandall