Aug 30

Each one of these has a memory attached and I’ve saved them all for ten or more years.  Now I need advice.  Should I save any or all of these?

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Freedom Train 1976              Mary Jane circa 1971

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Brandon Memorabilia 1995               Moose-obelia circa 2003

The arguments for are about nostalgia the arguments against are about too much stuff.

You can vote.

Aug 29

More Flowers

Posted by Simon

For many years Nurit has wanted a grand display of annuals.  This year she has it:

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Flowers

but wait there’s more:

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Her roses are also thriving.  If this is global warming I want more.

Aug 27

A Mildly Libertarian Idea

Posted by Simon

“I believe that there is only one road to true reform, and that is to rediscover and reapply the principles of federalism and, in that way, reduce the scope of federal responsibility to manageable size.”

James Buckley

Gleanings from an Unplanned Life

Aug 26

Wild Flowers

Posted by Simon

Last week I went on my first hike up toward Henninger Flats since April.  It is already pretty dry but some wildflowers are hanging on and I took some pictures:

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Flowers

Life is Good!

Aug 25

Paso Robles

Posted by Simon

Paso Robles is the other wine district in California.

Paso Robles

This is our first visit and the countryside is magnificent.

Paso Robles

Paso Robles

The wineries are friendly and the food has been good.  We are looking for an oil painting like this scene but haven’t found it yet.  The search is great fun however.

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