Nature by the Bay
Wow! I think this has been one of my longest breaks from blogging since I began back in 2002. Like many, I am posting short thoughts and interesting links via Twitter and Facebook. But still, 6 … Read more
Fractalius March
Here are some nice Fractalius flowers to begin the month of March. Sheryl's responsible for all 3 flowers: 2 orchids and a blooming Christmas cactus.I really like how the Fractalius filter can be … Read more
Fractalious February
Over the past year or so I've learned that certain photos will often produce great results when processed with the Fractalius filter. I had a variety of likely candidates work with and below … Read more
The Blizzard of OZ 2011
Today's weather was very dramatic! We had very cold temperatures, snow and blowing winds all day. The birds were so focused on eating and drinking that they were less shy than usual, so … Read more
Chicken Pickin’ Amps Princeton Reverb Clone
I've been thinking about getting a Fender Princeton Reverb for some time, and lately had been considering the benefits of buying a clone, primarily for the increased quality of components. When I came … Read more
Amazon Warning
UPDATE: On February 4th, we received a check for the full amount in dispute. It was a bit of a pyrrhic victory considering how much time it took to get resolved, but in the … Read more
The Champ is Back!
I've had this 1979 Fender Champ guitar amp for a few years, (picked it up used at Starving Musician on Meridian in San Jose). It's a nice amp, with a real potent sound, … Read more
December Sunset
I took these sunset photos a couple of weeks ago, northeast of Lindsborg. There are a few more shots over on Flickr. I love the comment from the French man who liked … Read more
December at Maxwell
We had unseasonably warm temperatures today and very little wind. And, it had been far too long since I had taken any photos, so an hour before sunset we headed off to Maxwell … Read more
You Are Not Alone
On Veterans' Day, my thoughts turn to those who haven given the most in service to our nation. As a peace-time vet, I did not face the threats that too often result in … Read more