We interrupt this regularly scheduled geopolitical angst session to talk about play. That's right, play. Try not to look so indignant, we all need a pressure release valve. Everybody plays! One of my ... Read more

Arthur made me a gift of a small leather box he's had for many years. I was delighted, because it had always fascinated me... but I hadn't taken a good look at the thing until today. The top says Voigtländer, the ... Read more

Well, thank goodness. I couldn't be happier with a year - and it hasn't really begun yet. But like so many, I'm looking forward to November, with a weather eye on the upcoming primaries. Rumor has it Perry and Gingrich ... Read more

Bou started it, with her 3 x 5 index cards. Actually, there's a good reason for those. The comments on that post are classic. Somehow I think the chicken referenced was the Bloggess' 5' metal bird, but I could be ... Read more