bshirley The third president, twelve years into a new government, Thomas Jefferson had plenty of work ahead of him when he came into office. He presided over the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the addition of the Ohio Territory to the Union. Born in 1743, Jefferson became president in 1801 (age 56), presided … Read more
Friends are good. Friends who mail you stuff are very good. Friends who mail you their art are excellent! A week ago or so I received two artworks in the mail from two different friends. Julie presents me with an Altoids tin with my likeness as a beer drinking skeleton on it. Lisa sends me … Read more
fall Only a few blocks to walk, plus a stop for beer on the way. A lovely sunny and brisk January afternoon. Weapons plus skates plug gravity. The Urban Animals’ long held tradition of a Skate Joust. Jay showed up toward the end and got a few photos. Chase the link on the picture and … Read more
Yum. Duvel. Pan sautéed monk fish. Crab stuffed calamari. Purple finger potatoes. Diced vegetable medley. It’s not on the regular menu, so I couldn’t grab the description off their web site. Thanks for dinner, mom.
He was born in 1735; He was just three years younger than George Washington, and served as his vice president for eight years. Easily took the office after Washington stepped-down, but was ousted four years later in the “Revolution of 1800” – a very Bush-Gore moment, and led to the 12th Amendment of the US … Read more
Apple rolled out it’s January surprises today. The MacBook Air is fabulous and super pretty, but I’m not so much of a mobile computer, so I’m not really tempted. The new AppleTV at $230 is tempting. And the iPod Touch now with Mail is also tempting. What I’m really wondering is if the MacBook or … Read more