Year: 2005

Mudslide Update

This is just a quick note to let folks know that I’ve updated my California Mudslide posting with a new aerial photo of the area. Taken by Doc, the photo shows the entire … Read more

This, Too, Shall Pass

It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. … Read more

Kanopolis in Winter

We took a nice Sunday drive earlier today and headed over to Kanopolis Lake. Located 15 miles west of Lindsborg, it’s a popular recreation spot, though mostly deserted as we expected this time … Read more

Pond at Sunset

Here’s a picture of a pond northeast of Lindsborg. I took it late last year, near sunset, and forgot about until now. I like both the golden colors and the way the trees … Read more

Friday Glow Blogging: Calcite and Barite

Rich red calcite combine with creamy white barite to form one of my favorite mineral combinations. This is one of the famous Franklin specimens, and is seen illuminated by shortwave UV lighting.

Sunny and Cold

We saw the sun for the first time in a week today, and with the extremely cold, dry air, everything looked crisp and bright outside. Towards sunset, we once again headed towards Coronado … Read more

Two Southern California Mudslides

Update: Doc took this photo of the La Conchita area from a plane. It clearly demonstrates that the hill behind the town has slid in the past and will likely continue to do … Read more

Tsunami: Before and After

I came across some dramatic satellite photos, with before and after shots, that provide stark evidence of the destruction caused by the recent Asian tsunami. At first, things don’t look so bad, but … Read more