History

MLK’s Eulogy: Drum Major Instinct

On February 4th, 2 months before his assassination, Martin Luther King gave a sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. The sermon was on the topic of the “Drum Major Instinct”, and deals … Read more

Early Easter?

If you thought Easter came earlier than usual this year, you’re right. The last time Easter was celebrated this early was in 1913. And, don’t start planning for the next time Easter occurs … Read more

70 Years Ago

We were looking through old photos last night, and I noticed that this one, of Uncle Rollin and Aunt Adelia, was taken 70 years ago in September of 1937. Looks like they were … Read more

Modern Storm Watching

Back when I was a kid we had nothing like modern weather radar systems to keep us informed about storms and heavy weather. As I recall, there was some trick involving tuning the … Read more

Mission NOT Accomplished

sigh. You know what I’m talking about. A challenge to my detractors: explain to me, in one simple sentence that speaks to specifics, not lofty ideals, what are our goals in Iraq, and … Read more

Coronado Heights Storm on YouTube

Inspired by the reports of severe weather in the Dallas region today, I created a YouTube account, and uploaded a video I shot of a major wind storm as seen from Coronado Heights … Read more

I’m Melting!

Happy 101st birthday to Dr. Albert Hofmann. I took this picture today and it brought to mind the reported visual effects caused by ingesting the good doctor’s accidental creation. Update: An interview with … Read more

It’s Still Not a Joke

Update, 1 May 2007. Things are even worse one year later. It wasn’t funny a month ago and it definitely wasn’t true 3 years ago today. Today, we are so far from “Mission … Read more

Sleepy Alligator in the Noonday Sun

So begins one of my favorite early Dead songs, Alligator. I mention that because today is the 35th anniversary of one of the Grateful Dead’s more famous shows: 4/29/71, Live at the Fillmore … Read more