Monthly Archives: June 2020

Civilization and its Debt to Edison

Thomas Edison is not only the most famous inventor of all-time, but the guy who spearheaded the technological changes that ushered in the twentieth century. Our debt to him is huge if you look up his long list of inventions. … Continue reading

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Last of the Beat Poets

The legendary Lawrence Ferlinghetti hangin’ in at 101 years-young. The successor to E.E. Cummings (as reflected in his classic A Coney Island of the Mind. 1955) and the famous bookstore owner (City Lights in San Francisco) who dared to publish … Continue reading

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A Neighbor with the Right Idea

Passing by his place this morning. He already has a big bin on his driveway full of beds and junk. I congratulated him on the near-completion of his project. Too many people not using the covid times not cleaning up … Continue reading

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“Worms after the Rain”

a song by Lee and Sandy Paley, Calgary. Lots of them this morning on the sidewalks and roads after 2 days of steady rain. Irrationally, they come out to die in the open which is why you hear so many … Continue reading

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RD, May 2008

View of North Vancouver from Stanley Park

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T still trying to kill people last week

irresponsibly moving press chairs together to give the illusion that the coronavirus pandemic is over and social distancing no longer necessary. Approving of a helicopter sweeping the street in front of the White House last Monday. These aircraft have a … Continue reading

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