Sunday, July 10, 2011
Micro-blogging Bits
Ten brands that will disappear in a year:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/22/brands-disappear-dyingus-2012_n_881911.html
Don't recall why I was looking at this....
http://money.howstuffworks.com/wal-mart.htm
http://www.asaresearch.com/ecommerce/supplychain.htm
Punk's not dead!
http://www.astrofish.co.uk/2011/07/t-shirts-2/
Sure. Sure
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/22/brands-disappear-dyingus-2012_n_881911.html
Don't recall why I was looking at this....
http://money.howstuffworks.com/wal-mart.htm
http://www.asaresearch.com/ecommerce/supplychain.htm
Punk's not dead!
http://www.astrofish.co.uk/2011/07/t-shirts-2/
Sure. Sure
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Writer's Muse
Production notes
This is twice, maybe three times or so that I've encountered a particular scenario. First time, twice in the same location, I'd be in a 'treehouse,' suspended over the Pacific Coast, the great redwood groves at my back, surf crashing the rocks hundreds of feet below me. Wind whipping and the house swaying romantically in the stiff, offshore breezes, me, with a word processor in font of me and nothing. Some of the most profound natural beauty in world, and I got
This is twice, maybe three times or so that I've encountered a particular scenario. First time, twice in the same location, I'd be in a 'treehouse,' suspended over the Pacific Coast, the great redwood groves at my back, surf crashing the rocks hundreds of feet below me. Wind whipping and the house swaying romantically in the stiff, offshore breezes, me, with a word processor in font of me and nothing. Some of the most profound natural beauty in world, and I got
Shadow Image
One of the more fun aspects, visually, to me, of Santa Fe, is art. It's everywhere. There are times when I can't fathom the meaning. The dappled light of the aspen leaves, shimmering across the sidewalk, about three blocks east of the Plaza, it was the closest parking spot, and looking down, there was an icon, or icon-like, or maybe a pair of symbols. I have no clue. The shadows just accentuated the accidental nature of the image.
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the
Writer's Muse
Production notes
This is twice, maybe three times or so that I've encountered a particular scenario. First time, twice in the same location, I'd be in a 'treehouse,' suspended over the Pacific Coast, the great redwood groves at my back, surf crashing the rocks hundreds of feet below me. Wind whipping and the house swaying romantically in the stiff, offshore breezes, me, with a word processor in font of me and nothing. Some of the most profound natural beauty in world, and I got
This is twice, maybe three times or so that I've encountered a particular scenario. First time, twice in the same location, I'd be in a 'treehouse,' suspended over the Pacific Coast, the great redwood groves at my back, surf crashing the rocks hundreds of feet below me. Wind whipping and the house swaying romantically in the stiff, offshore breezes, me, with a word processor in font of me and nothing. Some of the most profound natural beauty in world, and I got
Friday, July 8, 2011
Shadow Image
One of the more fun aspects, visually, to me, of Santa Fe, is art. It's everywhere. There are times when I can't fathom the meaning. The dappled light of the aspen leaves, shimmering across the sidewalk, about three blocks east of the Plaza, it was the closest parking spot, and looking down, there was an icon, or icon-like, or maybe a pair of symbols. I have no clue. The shadows just accentuated the accidental nature of the image.
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the
Shadow Image
One of the more fun aspects, visually, to me, of Santa Fe, is art. It's everywhere. There are times when I can't fathom the meaning. The dappled light of the aspen leaves, shimmering across the sidewalk, about three blocks east of the Plaza, it was the closest parking spot, and looking down, there was an icon, or icon-like, or maybe a pair of symbols. I have no clue. The shadows just accentuated the accidental nature of the image.
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Purple Lupine
I was trying to ascertain the name of the flowering herb, growing wild, or possibly xeriscaped, but obviously quite prominent in drought-stricken New Mexico. In the process, I caught an image of this flower, a purple lupine of one form or another. I don't recall the name. Sort of common in the high desert. Point and click photography is iffy at best, but that one image fascinated me.
The herb I was trying to identify? I pulled up a picture on my phone.
"Oh that? It's 'Russian Sage,'"
The herb I was trying to identify? I pulled up a picture on my phone.
"Oh that? It's 'Russian Sage,'"
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Peeling Paint
The original image was just that, a picture of paint, peeling.
But wait, there's more!
It's not just paint peeling, it's a cleverly coded map of the world. The exposed parts? Isn't it obvious?
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the book)
Pink Cake A commonplace
But wait, there's more!
It's not just paint peeling, it's a cleverly coded map of the world. The exposed parts? Isn't it obvious?
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the book)
Pink Cake A commonplace
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Microbloggin
Says it all, no?
http://blogmaverick.com/#!/entry/1750
When the media no longer the medium.
WordPress
http://blogmaverick.com/#!/entry/1750
When the media no longer the medium.
WordPress
Monday, July 4, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Texas Mattress Co.
The Texas Mattress Company
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2011/06/60142011/
It's a favorite image, first shot a few years back, and one that I've grown to love. No reason. It's an old location, I'd guess, along South Alamo, just before or after Interstate -- I don't recall, and, I'd guess it depends on one's relative location, whether it is before or after the Interstate.
That was originally a Sky Friday image, but I got told to leave the original meme, access denied, and that was the
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2011/06/60142011/
It's a favorite image, first shot a few years back, and one that I've grown to love. No reason. It's an old location, I'd guess, along South Alamo, just before or after Interstate -- I don't recall, and, I'd guess it depends on one's relative location, whether it is before or after the Interstate.
That was originally a Sky Friday image, but I got told to leave the original meme, access denied, and that was the
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Santa Fe Yellow Lilly
Santa Fe Yellow Lilly
Grabbed this image on the way back, either a late lunch or early dinner. Depends.
Hardware: iPhone
Software: photo, filters, frames,
Grabbed this image on the way back, either a late lunch or early dinner. Depends.
Hardware: iPhone
Software: photo, filters, frames,
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Various bits
http://www.astrofish.net/xenon/1999/05/abq-c/
Bad news:
Plaza Cafe burned down, burnt out, something.
Bad news:
Most of the forest west of Los Alamos is burning.
Good news:
Flight out, I picked up a book I'd been meaning to read. Rushed right out and bought the hardback when it was first released, Tim Dorsey's latest, Electric Barracuda.
Sat next to a Leo from Florida, now living in Albuquerque. Leo: the Royal Sign. Best fire sign, ever. He was toting a Kindle. I asked, he
Bad news:
Plaza Cafe burned down, burnt out, something.
Bad news:
Most of the forest west of Los Alamos is burning.
Good news:
Flight out, I picked up a book I'd been meaning to read. Rushed right out and bought the hardback when it was first released, Tim Dorsey's latest, Electric Barracuda.
Sat next to a Leo from Florida, now living in Albuquerque. Leo: the Royal Sign. Best fire sign, ever. He was toting a Kindle. I asked, he
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Dreams and Reflections
It's a Porsche 914. Do that inter-webz thang, look it up.
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2011/06/porche-914/
At one time, I think that was a dream car. VW reliability and modern Porsche styling. Mid-engine, air-cooled, 4 banger, I think with Weber carbs, or something, but basically, it's a VW bug - pancake four - motor in a rear mid-engine chassis.
In cooler climates, it makes sense. Top was off that one, one particular afternoon, and I shot the image with the phone. I peered inside.
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2011/06/porche-914/
At one time, I think that was a dream car. VW reliability and modern Porsche styling. Mid-engine, air-cooled, 4 banger, I think with Weber carbs, or something, but basically, it's a VW bug - pancake four - motor in a rear mid-engine chassis.
In cooler climates, it makes sense. Top was off that one, one particular afternoon, and I shot the image with the phone. I peered inside.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Travel Notes
Overheard, Austin:
At work, "Just looking at the jewelry, we're from Dallas."
"So with that 13th sign, I'm not what I thought I was?"
Yeah, get new ink, baby.
(That was supposed to be ironic, but it just comes out sarcastic.)
A Chiropractor with 6-inch heels.
(That was supposed to be ironic, but it just comes out
At work, "Just looking at the jewelry, we're from Dallas."
"So with that 13th sign, I'm not what I thought I was?"
Yeah, get new ink, baby.
(That was supposed to be ironic, but it just comes out sarcastic.)
A Chiropractor with 6-inch heels.
(That was supposed to be ironic, but it just comes out
Monday, June 27, 2011
Texas Supreme Meats
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Coastal Hibiscus
The ruby red heart:
The Texas Gulf Coast is magical. One of the lessons imparted by the good doctor, you know, once a teacher, always a teacher, had to do with sea grass. According to him, the core samples over the years, like the top couple of meters?
The seed grasses are like a Bluebonnet seed, able to withstand, time, pressure, and if (when) the big hurricane comes along and tears up the coastline? The vegetation will grow back.
The hibiscus flowers, not sure how they got here,
The Texas Gulf Coast is magical. One of the lessons imparted by the good doctor, you know, once a teacher, always a teacher, had to do with sea grass. According to him, the core samples over the years, like the top couple of meters?
The seed grasses are like a Bluebonnet seed, able to withstand, time, pressure, and if (when) the big hurricane comes along and tears up the coastline? The vegetation will grow back.
The hibiscus flowers, not sure how they got here,
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Apple Customer Service
The tattoo across her wrist, I'm guessing, it was SOULKOS - Greek, asked, "means love to serve the lord," and this was a typical Apple...
Three's a charm, right? Tried a couple of days previous, no avail, the front guy gruffly explained I had to have the whole set, not just the single part I was trying to get replaced. iPad, iPhone, iMac, you would think a cheap but broken part could be exchanged with no problem. Manufacturing problem; defective thing.
First guy, Sunday afternoon, he was
Three's a charm, right? Tried a couple of days previous, no avail, the front guy gruffly explained I had to have the whole set, not just the single part I was trying to get replaced. iPad, iPhone, iMac, you would think a cheap but broken part could be exchanged with no problem. Manufacturing problem; defective thing.
First guy, Sunday afternoon, he was
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Odd Micro-Bloggin' style
Odd microbloggin'
"You can make it happen, start here..."
www.astrofish.net/about
Doug Sahm, old tune, playing overhead, softly, the maracas setting a tone. No wonder, he was from "South San."
www.BexarCountyLine.com
Timing is what astrology is all about.
http://richardmuscat.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/the-price-of-free/
Free comes with a price, "Free is ugly."
http://www.astrofish.co.uk/2011/05/coffee/
Wasn't the best "Latte Art," but did remind me Roswell aliens. Don't know
"You can make it happen, start here..."
www.astrofish.net/about
Doug Sahm, old tune, playing overhead, softly, the maracas setting a tone. No wonder, he was from "South San."
www.BexarCountyLine.com
Timing is what astrology is all about.
http://richardmuscat.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/the-price-of-free/
Free comes with a price, "Free is ugly."
http://www.astrofish.co.uk/2011/05/coffee/
Wasn't the best "Latte Art," but did remind me Roswell aliens. Don't know
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Random Rambling Notes
Random and Rambling notes:
I was lucky enough together tapped by Elaine to be the inaugural speaker and teacher for her vastly encompassing Tarot Class. It really is a masters class since it deals with myth and mythology as well as numbers, astrology, color theory, and other arcane systems throughout the Tarot deck.
Can't study one branch of metaphysics without running into another.
I taught the Astrology Section. Natural and easy fit for me.
Less than a week later, at their behest,
I was lucky enough together tapped by Elaine to be the inaugural speaker and teacher for her vastly encompassing Tarot Class. It really is a masters class since it deals with myth and mythology as well as numbers, astrology, color theory, and other arcane systems throughout the Tarot deck.
Can't study one branch of metaphysics without running into another.
I taught the Astrology Section. Natural and easy fit for me.
Less than a week later, at their behest,
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Microbloggin'
How Apple does it?
http://blogs.forbes.com/stevedenning/2011/06/17/apples-retail-stores-more-than-magic/
WordPress Theme:
Question the other afternoon, "Why does your site look okay on my phone but my own site doesn't?"
Answer?
Best Theme. Buy the developer option. No need to advertise for anyone else. There's also enough SEO ninja-fu buried in it to make technicians
http://blogs.forbes.com/stevedenning/2011/06/17/apples-retail-stores-more-than-magic/
WordPress Theme:
Question the other afternoon, "Why does your site look okay on my phone but my own site doesn't?"
Answer?
Best Theme. Buy the developer option. No need to advertise for anyone else. There's also enough SEO ninja-fu buried in it to make technicians
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
NE Pink Cake
Filter, photo, frames: iPhone
Location: HEB Bakery - Universal City
Pink Cake
Pink Cake is a commonplace book.
Kindle Edition
ISBN-13:
Location: HEB Bakery - Universal City
Pink Cake
Pink Cake is a commonplace book.
Kindle Edition
ISBN-13:
Fishing Flounder
Flounder
A Texas Trifecta for inshore fishing is Redfish, Flounder, Trout.
Sort of did it on Saturday, but there was only one fish in the box, at the end of the day.
Caught several undersized Reds. Always fun, the tawny, bronze back as it breaks the surface, the spot on the tail, the struggle. Good stuff.
I set one line, under a cork, right at the edge of a point -- two channels converged, and that where we picked up the flounder. Right size for dinner.
Always interesting when
A Texas Trifecta for inshore fishing is Redfish, Flounder, Trout.
Sort of did it on Saturday, but there was only one fish in the box, at the end of the day.
Caught several undersized Reds. Always fun, the tawny, bronze back as it breaks the surface, the spot on the tail, the struggle. Good stuff.
I set one line, under a cork, right at the edge of a point -- two channels converged, and that where we picked up the flounder. Right size for dinner.
Always interesting when
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Mini-blog style
Go GREY! (Me? Always been a fan of the natural look.)
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the book)
Pink Cake A commonplace book.
SkyFriday.com (A Friday Photo)
Swim with the dolphins:
Video is here.
Does the term, Gonzo Astrology apply or
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the book)
Pink Cake A commonplace book.
SkyFriday.com (A Friday Photo)
Swim with the dolphins:
Video is here.
Does the term, Gonzo Astrology apply or
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Books and such
Novels & Books
From a third party, but I'd suspect veracity, duly noted.
James Joyce is credited with saying every novelist has but one story that the novelist tells over and over.
Pink Cake
Pink Cake is a commonplace book.
Kindle Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1434805751
Every horoscope author has but one horoscope, he retells time and again?
astrofish.net
The story would rank as apocryphal, except, I really did hear it. From a high-dollar lawyer buddy. Used it once in a horoscope so
From a third party, but I'd suspect veracity, duly noted.
James Joyce is credited with saying every novelist has but one story that the novelist tells over and over.
Pink Cake
Pink Cake is a commonplace book.
Kindle Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1434805751
Every horoscope author has but one horoscope, he retells time and again?
astrofish.net
The story would rank as apocryphal, except, I really did hear it. From a high-dollar lawyer buddy. Used it once in a horoscope so
Friday, June 17, 2011
YAHO
Yet Another Humble Oils
YAHO
Yet Another Humble Oils (image)
I developed a fascination with that old building, there are several abandoned gas stations in the "near downtown" area, and that one was the most evocative, to me.
Several years ago, I built a website, dedicated to it. However, bandwidth and price, contrasted against revenue, meant I couldn't afford to keep it going. Besides, the bulk of the images are in the BearCountyLine.com archives.
Purely a bizarre affliction and
YAHO
Yet Another Humble Oils (image)
I developed a fascination with that old building, there are several abandoned gas stations in the "near downtown" area, and that one was the most evocative, to me.
Several years ago, I built a website, dedicated to it. However, bandwidth and price, contrasted against revenue, meant I couldn't afford to keep it going. Besides, the bulk of the images are in the BearCountyLine.com archives.
Purely a bizarre affliction and
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Paisano Hotel
Never did stay at the Gage, too rich for my blood, but I have a new favorite hotel - in the world: Paisano Hotel in Marfa, TX.
It's a Trost & Trost Hotel, and at one time, correctly billed itself as the finest hotel between El Paso and San Antonio - arguably famous for housing all the movie stars during the making of the epic film Giant.
I've stayed (visited guests) in Austin's (landmark) San Jose. I can only imagine what Marfa's Thunderbird is like - same folks, same philosophies. What
It's a Trost & Trost Hotel, and at one time, correctly billed itself as the finest hotel between El Paso and San Antonio - arguably famous for housing all the movie stars during the making of the epic film Giant.
I've stayed (visited guests) in Austin's (landmark) San Jose. I can only imagine what Marfa's Thunderbird is like - same folks, same philosophies. What
Lick
"No two journeys are ever the same,
The river knows your name."
John Hiatt, I think. Just caught a snippet on the radio. Not sure.
Just a lick, all I get.
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the book)
Pink Cake A commonplace book.
Hot stuff:
Hot Stuff! (nailed
The river knows your name."
John Hiatt, I think. Just caught a snippet on the radio. Not sure.
Just a lick, all I get.
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the book)
Pink Cake A commonplace book.
Hot stuff:
Hot Stuff! (nailed
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Marketing Strategy
Magazines Promotions:
Some wine magazine added me to their subscription list. Big, glossy, tabloid-sized weekly. Turns out, my name on the list was pure marketing.
"Your free subscription is now up..."
It was actually more annoying than enticing.
I thought about giving it to my wine-drinking buds, of which there are precious few, most drink tequila, beer, scotch, beer, bourbon, beer, but in circulating the magazine, the advertisers get exposure and branding, which just helps the
Some wine magazine added me to their subscription list. Big, glossy, tabloid-sized weekly. Turns out, my name on the list was pure marketing.
"Your free subscription is now up..."
It was actually more annoying than enticing.
I thought about giving it to my wine-drinking buds, of which there are precious few, most drink tequila, beer, scotch, beer, bourbon, beer, but in circulating the magazine, the advertisers get exposure and branding, which just helps the
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Ojo Caliente Hollyhock
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Northern New Mexico Hollyhock. Captured in Ojo Caliente.
Limits of hardware...
Co-ed Naked Blogging:
It started with a single T-Shirt. The lettering was "Co-ed Naked Journalism." Still got that T-shirt, probably more for its personal historical value than anything else. I'm sure, given the time and the title, it was reflection
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Northern New Mexico Hollyhock. Captured in Ojo Caliente.
Limits of hardware...
Co-ed Naked Blogging:
It started with a single T-Shirt. The lettering was "Co-ed Naked Journalism." Still got that T-shirt, probably more for its personal historical value than anything else. I'm sure, given the time and the title, it was reflection
Two-Meat Tuesday
The question is about which electronic source delivers better audio.
http://milbert.com/articles/tubes_vs_transistors
The more recent division is mp3 compared to "lossless" formats, but that's all digital.
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2009/05/609/
Parking, even for tourists, still costs more than a subscription
http://milbert.com/articles/tubes_vs_transistors
The more recent division is mp3 compared to "lossless" formats, but that's all digital.
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2009/05/609/
Parking, even for tourists, still costs more than a subscription
Monday, June 13, 2011
New Braunfels Chili
Another Chili image
Can't resist some times, and I don't always grasp the concept of pop art, in as much as some of my skills probably lie in that area. Lay there?
Where's the grammar guide when I need it?
This is the Red Monday category entry, side street -- like most little towns in Texas -- everything is a side street -- Comal County, New Braunfels, TX.
The town was, at one point, just intended as way-station and jumping off point.
Strange, or not, to find heavy German
Can't resist some times, and I don't always grasp the concept of pop art, in as much as some of my skills probably lie in that area. Lay there?
Where's the grammar guide when I need it?
This is the Red Monday category entry, side street -- like most little towns in Texas -- everything is a side street -- Comal County, New Braunfels, TX.
The town was, at one point, just intended as way-station and jumping off point.
Strange, or not, to find heavy German
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Two Tarts in New Braunfels
Too Tart:
"Where you from?"
"Austin. San Antonio, now."
"You're not tourists, y'all neighbors."
Really, I'm just 'plus one,' but call it what it is, neighbors, not tourists. I was inspecting the owner's art on her arm, inquiring about the names and meanings, what the art represented.
"That's my son, the other one is my daughter, and that," she indicated a fetching and colorful arm piece, "is a wild girls' night out in Kansas City. Girls' weekend, really." She smiled.
The
"Where you from?"
"Austin. San Antonio, now."
"You're not tourists, y'all neighbors."
Really, I'm just 'plus one,' but call it what it is, neighbors, not tourists. I was inspecting the owner's art on her arm, inquiring about the names and meanings, what the art represented.
"That's my son, the other one is my daughter, and that," she indicated a fetching and colorful arm piece, "is a wild girls' night out in Kansas City. Girls' weekend, really." She smiled.
The
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Perfect Gemini
"Birthdays-Babies-Retirement!"
"They were having a party, end of the school year, start of summer, you know?"
Bare Foot Astrology.com
Online video astrology workshop and
"They were having a party, end of the school year, start of summer, you know?"
Bare Foot Astrology.com
Online video astrology workshop and
Friday, June 10, 2011
Dry Spell
Drought:
When I was last in El Paso, a frequent stop on my reduced world tour, the town had suffered 118 days with no rain, previously alluded to here.
http://www.astrofish.net/2011/06/astrology-podcast/
The flight out, usually, passes along the south edge of the Monahans Sand Dunes state park. I think the motto was, or should be, "Surf West Texas."
Been there. Interesting place, but from the air, it makes it more understandable, miles and miles of sand dunes. The defining, northern
When I was last in El Paso, a frequent stop on my reduced world tour, the town had suffered 118 days with no rain, previously alluded to here.
http://www.astrofish.net/2011/06/astrology-podcast/
The flight out, usually, passes along the south edge of the Monahans Sand Dunes state park. I think the motto was, or should be, "Surf West Texas."
Been there. Interesting place, but from the air, it makes it more understandable, miles and miles of sand dunes. The defining, northern
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Bitty-Bloggin'
http://www.thepostgame.com/lifestyle/201105/surprising-retro-trend-hunting-fishing
Noodling - outlawed in Texas, legal in Oklahoma -
Noodling - outlawed in Texas, legal in Oklahoma -
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Two-Meat Tuesday
Liver and Onions:
"What my mom used to do, she'd fix liver for my dad, and she'd soak that liver in milk for 24 hours."
Makes it tender. Soaked in milk.
If I were to order liver and onions, they all say they'd make me sit at another table.
Virgin Mary Appears:
Caught the bit on the news one evening, in El Paso, you decide
"What my mom used to do, she'd fix liver for my dad, and she'd soak that liver in milk for 24 hours."
Makes it tender. Soaked in milk.
If I were to order liver and onions, they all say they'd make me sit at another table.
Virgin Mary Appears:
Caught the bit on the news one evening, in El Paso, you decide
Monday, June 6, 2011
El Paso hot chili
While at Grace's, I made my now-infamous "wall-marts" chili. In deference to location, and by request, I used only mild, green chili. This recipe was stew meat, ground meat, cubed pork chops, and peppers. Poblano, NM Green, Serrano, Jalapeño. And spritely tomatillos. Two garlic cloves, couple of old, yellow onions, adjusted to lower the heat coefficient. Whatever I could find at the big box store, namesake and source.
Got a t-shirt and a keyring, t-shirt for the girl back home and key ring
Got a t-shirt and a keyring, t-shirt for the girl back home and key ring
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Eclipse action
Further Defining Current Eclipse Pattern:
June 1, 2011, software said, "2:11 PM." I'd give it a rough estimate of June 1-2, just to be safe and catch the Sun and Moon both in Gemini. Just easier.
Bit of family business came up. My little (Scorpio) mother wanted a document executed and fired off to lawyers, like, right away. That "Your prompt attention in this matter" clause always gets her. Nothing that couldn't be done either online, over the wire, or by carrier pigeon. Pony Express,
June 1, 2011, software said, "2:11 PM." I'd give it a rough estimate of June 1-2, just to be safe and catch the Sun and Moon both in Gemini. Just easier.
Bit of family business came up. My little (Scorpio) mother wanted a document executed and fired off to lawyers, like, right away. That "Your prompt attention in this matter" clause always gets her. Nothing that couldn't be done either online, over the wire, or by carrier pigeon. Pony Express,
Saturday, June 4, 2011
El Paso Morning Glory
Grace's backyard, with Ken, having morning coffee.
"Little bit of paradise, right here," I observed.
He nodded, "Yeah, I have coffee out here every morning."
Imagine backyard that's functional almost 12 months out of the year. That's a good way to live.
Filters, photo, frames:
"Little bit of paradise, right here," I observed.
He nodded, "Yeah, I have coffee out here every morning."
Imagine backyard that's functional almost 12 months out of the year. That's a good way to live.
Filters, photo, frames:
Friday, June 3, 2011
Badges?
Micro-Free-Stylin' blog bits:
Buttons?
Buttons.
http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2011/05/50-incredible-sets-of-high-quality-free-website-buttons.html
I built similar buttons years ago, maybe a decade back, shooting for the ultimate in ease of use and minimal choices for users.
Buttons are now overkill. Just give me clearly linked text. Or badges.
"Badges? I don't need to show you no stinkin' badges!"
Kindle Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1434805751
A Commonplace Book (full text
Buttons?
Buttons.
http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2011/05/50-incredible-sets-of-high-quality-free-website-buttons.html
I built similar buttons years ago, maybe a decade back, shooting for the ultimate in ease of use and minimal choices for users.
Buttons are now overkill. Just give me clearly linked text. Or badges.
"Badges? I don't need to show you no stinkin' badges!"
Kindle Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1434805751
A Commonplace Book (full text
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Sky Friday El Paso Sunset
Shot last time in El Paso, as the sun slowly set over the Rio Grande's mesa, to the west. Not much, but then, it's just a phone camera.
More El Paso references.
astrofish.net
Still cheaper than downtown
More El Paso references.
astrofish.net
Still cheaper than downtown
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Eclipse Cycles
Eclipse Cycles, Solstice, Travel Tales: Monday's video message contained carefully plotted advice for dealing with the fallout from the eclipse, which had a trigger point of, like, 29 degrees of Sagittarius/Gemini, with concomitant and resultant pressure felt across all the Mutable Signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces).
http://astrofish.net/xenon/2009/05/moon-signs/
Side-bar item: Taxonomy
The heading, Stardust Motel, refers to astrological meanderings in the web-journal,
http://astrofish.net/xenon/2009/05/moon-signs/
Side-bar item: Taxonomy
The heading, Stardust Motel, refers to astrological meanderings in the web-journal,
Industrial Readers
More and more, there's a core group in Austin, and I was searching for a term, I like that one, "Industrial Readers," as in "industrial strength psychic readers." Personal, shorthand slang.
Been at this long enough, there's a solid core of folks with steel hearts and open channels, we can sit down at 10 in the morning and do 4, or more, back to back readings in an hour, not stopping for a break until 6 or 7 in the evening. Yanie, Elaine, Joe, me, of course, and I'd guess Elka, all part of
Been at this long enough, there's a solid core of folks with steel hearts and open channels, we can sit down at 10 in the morning and do 4, or more, back to back readings in an hour, not stopping for a break until 6 or 7 in the evening. Yanie, Elaine, Joe, me, of course, and I'd guess Elka, all part of
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Micro-blogging
Micro-freestyle:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/gallery-of-elaborate-literary-tattoos_b25691
When the link is longer than the comment. Literary tattoos.
get the coupon here
Weather micro-notation:
2007 was one of the wettest years ever on record for South Texas. Ever on record. Wettest ever. 2009 was drought. West Texas is charred in places. The drought is back.
Live in a twister zone, heavy weather is a possibility. I was in North Austin the evening of the Jarrel twister,
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/gallery-of-elaborate-literary-tattoos_b25691
When the link is longer than the comment. Literary tattoos.
get the coupon here
Weather micro-notation:
2007 was one of the wettest years ever on record for South Texas. Ever on record. Wettest ever. 2009 was drought. West Texas is charred in places. The drought is back.
Live in a twister zone, heavy weather is a possibility. I was in North Austin the evening of the Jarrel twister,
Monday, May 30, 2011
Pink Cake - El Paso Style
Pink Cake - El Paso Style
Photo, frames, filters: iPhone
Location: International Bakery, West Mesa, El Paso, TX
Pink Cake
Pink Cake is a commonplace book.
Kindle Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1434805751
astrofish.net
Still cheaper than downtown
Photo, frames, filters: iPhone
Location: International Bakery, West Mesa, El Paso, TX
Pink Cake
Pink Cake is a commonplace book.
Kindle Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1434805751
astrofish.net
Still cheaper than downtown
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Mariachi
Perfect combination, I thought, until I checked the credits.
Pink Floyd's The Wall (mariachi) - credits list it as SC, for a source. Wrong state, am I right?
Get the horoscope delivered in your e-mail.
Where's
Pink Floyd's The Wall (mariachi) - credits list it as SC, for a source. Wrong state, am I right?
Get the horoscope delivered in your e-mail.
Where's
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
More Freestyle
Micro-blog, that is:
Empty Sign, and it's gone, now!
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the book)
Pink Cake A commonplace book.
PSA spot
"This is a Public Service announcement - with guitars!"
(The Clash: Know Your Rights)
get the coupon
Empty Sign, and it's gone, now!
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the book)
Pink Cake A commonplace book.
PSA spot
"This is a Public Service announcement - with guitars!"
(The Clash: Know Your Rights)
get the coupon
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Austin Ground Cover
Up close.
"That's Lantana, isn't it?"
"Yes. No, wait, it's called something else. It's purple, right?"
Rain-soaked ground cover.
Hardware: iPhone
Software: app
Location: North Austin
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the book)
Pink Cake A commonplace book.
SkyFriday.com (A Friday
"That's Lantana, isn't it?"
"Yes. No, wait, it's called something else. It's purple, right?"
Rain-soaked ground cover.
Hardware: iPhone
Software: app
Location: North Austin
Laeti edimus qui nos subigant!
Two Meat Tuesday (the book)
Pink Cake A commonplace book.
SkyFriday.com (A Friday
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The Flasher
Subtitle: phone flasher - not what you were thinking!
Subtext: get your mind out of the gutter, fool.
Discussion the other evening, afternoon, revolved around how to prioritize projects, goal, ambitions, what's important, what's not.
"Phone rings, you answer it, right?"
That gives the phone a priority rating of "emergency," at least to some folks.
Not so much to me.
As an aside, I picked up a message from the old voice mail, "Uh, yeah, this is (mumble) and I want a chart
Subtext: get your mind out of the gutter, fool.
Discussion the other evening, afternoon, revolved around how to prioritize projects, goal, ambitions, what's important, what's not.
"Phone rings, you answer it, right?"
That gives the phone a priority rating of "emergency," at least to some folks.
Not so much to me.
As an aside, I picked up a message from the old voice mail, "Uh, yeah, this is (mumble) and I want a chart
Monday, May 23, 2011
Surrealism and realism
Surrealism:
http://www.mosesavalon.com/mosesblog/1034/music-business/capitol-records-building-goes-condo-citibank-cuts-emi-losses
In LA, every street view has a shot of the Capitol/EMI building --
If any beneficiary hereunder shall contest the probate or validity of this will, or provision thereof, or shall institute or join in, except as a party defendant, any proceeding to contest the validity of this will or to prevent any provision hereof from being carried out in accordance with the
http://www.mosesavalon.com/mosesblog/1034/music-business/capitol-records-building-goes-condo-citibank-cuts-emi-losses
In LA, every street view has a shot of the Capitol/EMI building --
If any beneficiary hereunder shall contest the probate or validity of this will, or provision thereof, or shall institute or join in, except as a party defendant, any proceeding to contest the validity of this will or to prevent any provision hereof from being carried out in accordance with the
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Happy Gemini
Missions
http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Study-finds-San-Antonio-Missions-bring-big-1376219.php
I could of told you that.
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2010/07/479/
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2010/03/815-2/
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2010/03/mission-concepcion/
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2009/09/702/
Or, in other
http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Study-finds-San-Antonio-Missions-bring-big-1376219.php
I could of told you that.
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2010/07/479/
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2010/03/815-2/
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2010/03/mission-concepcion/
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2009/09/702/
Or, in other
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Marketing Moment
Marketing and Branding
Can three, maybe five minutes -- or more -- spent reading a simple, weekly horoscope impact and guide your life?
Laws prohibit marketers from making boldface lies. Human intuition can take care of the rest.
Answer the question for yourself. Can a few minutes spent understanding the tides and planets' pull make a week more manageable?
Know what to expect and how to address
Can three, maybe five minutes -- or more -- spent reading a simple, weekly horoscope impact and guide your life?
Laws prohibit marketers from making boldface lies. Human intuition can take care of the rest.
Answer the question for yourself. Can a few minutes spent understanding the tides and planets' pull make a week more manageable?
Know what to expect and how to address
Friday, May 20, 2011
Cutting coupons
The coupon
Available at astrofish.net/travel ...
The coupon is good for a discount on a live reading at any event where I'm working.
Suppose it costs five bucks to get in the door, my offer of telling them that you're "with the band," notwithstanding....
So suppose it costs five bucks?
Then print out the coupon and redeem it with me for five bucks off the price of a live reading.
It's like I'm paying the admission price for
Available at astrofish.net/travel ...
The coupon is good for a discount on a live reading at any event where I'm working.
Suppose it costs five bucks to get in the door, my offer of telling them that you're "with the band," notwithstanding....
So suppose it costs five bucks?
Then print out the coupon and redeem it with me for five bucks off the price of a live reading.
It's like I'm paying the admission price for
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Kress Building and Texas de Brazil Steaks
Kress Building and Texas de Brazil Steaks
Had a coupon, expired soon. Had to go. It's a steak place. Vegetarians should be suitably horrified. I'm guessing that Texas de Brazil is a chain, and there's another Argentinian steak place not a hundred meters away, along the Riverwalk. Same deal, different location.
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2010/03/sepia-kress-imprint/
The interior decor borders on Spanish Bordello, with an even few weirder twists at the end: the wine 'cellar' is arched and
Had a coupon, expired soon. Had to go. It's a steak place. Vegetarians should be suitably horrified. I'm guessing that Texas de Brazil is a chain, and there's another Argentinian steak place not a hundred meters away, along the Riverwalk. Same deal, different location.
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2010/03/sepia-kress-imprint/
The interior decor borders on Spanish Bordello, with an even few weirder twists at the end: the wine 'cellar' is arched and
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Trifecta
One image, many uses.
It's a beach access point on Mustang Island, from within the Corpus Christi city line, and probably within the reach of Mustang Island State Park.
Badges:
Watery Wednesday
(Gulf of Mexico)
Sepia Scenes
(iPhoto antique)
Sky Friday
(Sky Friday)
Road Trip. Paused long enough in Port A to stop and take a simple picture. Beach driving might've been good that day. I'm more interested in coastal fishing than driving on the
It's a beach access point on Mustang Island, from within the Corpus Christi city line, and probably within the reach of Mustang Island State Park.
Badges:
Watery Wednesday
(Gulf of Mexico)
Sepia Scenes
(iPhoto antique)
Sky Friday
(Sky Friday)
Road Trip. Paused long enough in Port A to stop and take a simple picture. Beach driving might've been good that day. I'm more interested in coastal fishing than driving on the
Monday, May 16, 2011
Rudy's BBQ - Waco, TX
Collection of images gathered on the iPhone.
Rudy's BBQ in Waco, TX.
Ruby Tuesday shades.
The top image piqued my interests, to wit:
Rudy's BBQ in Waco, TX.
Ruby Tuesday shades.
The top image piqued my interests, to wit:
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Postcard Moments
Postcard Moment
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2009/09/702/
Started as a simple snapshot of one of the oldest missions in Texas. Mission Concepcion can trace its heritage to the Texas/Louisiana - Spanish/French colonial frontier.
The mission was moved to the current location in 1730. Been an active parish, ever since. For 200 years -- and even longer. The building dates from 1731, and was, at one time, the home to what is now St. Mary's University.
The original image is from a
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2009/09/702/
Started as a simple snapshot of one of the oldest missions in Texas. Mission Concepcion can trace its heritage to the Texas/Louisiana - Spanish/French colonial frontier.
The mission was moved to the current location in 1730. Been an active parish, ever since. For 200 years -- and even longer. The building dates from 1731, and was, at one time, the home to what is now St. Mary's University.
The original image is from a
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Ironical
Ironic bumper stickers?
The big four-by truck, sticker read, "No Socialism."
Truck was tagged BP Solar and the sun logo, because, after all, they're not just into oil.
The local solar array is heavily subsidized by government funding.
Ah yes, is it liberal -- or conservative -- do as I say, not as I do?
--
Kramer Wetzel
"Laeti Edimus Qui Nos
The big four-by truck, sticker read, "No Socialism."
Truck was tagged BP Solar and the sun logo, because, after all, they're not just into oil.
The local solar array is heavily subsidized by government funding.
Ah yes, is it liberal -- or conservative -- do as I say, not as I do?
--
Kramer Wetzel
"Laeti Edimus Qui Nos
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Flying Shoes
Not fun anymore
I drove my mother home, belated mother's day duty.
Short flight back, recalling the years when it was fun. Not so much, not anymore.
I got patted down. Not really fun.
Apparently, took umbrage at my purple bandana as head gear.
Who knew, I'm a sketchy guy.
As the song goes, "Watch him folks, he's a fairly dangerous guy, he may look dumb, but that's just a disguise..."
Fixed moms computer problems, for the time
I drove my mother home, belated mother's day duty.
Short flight back, recalling the years when it was fun. Not so much, not anymore.
I got patted down. Not really fun.
Apparently, took umbrage at my purple bandana as head gear.
Who knew, I'm a sketchy guy.
As the song goes, "Watch him folks, he's a fairly dangerous guy, he may look dumb, but that's just a disguise..."
Fixed moms computer problems, for the time
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Two-Meat Tuesday
Brisket: Amazon and Apple
Rumors at their finest:
Amazon to build an-iPad-killer?
If anyone could do it, I'd guess Amazon.
I currently have 20-30 texts on my iPad. Of that? I'm actively reading one (1) book. Marketing book, at that.
I tend to think of an iPad as a communication and disposable media device. Websites, especially blogs? Perfect for an iPad. Don't have a Kindle, probably not going to get one, but from what I've seen, those are dedicated reading devices. ebook
Rumors at their finest:
Amazon to build an-iPad-killer?
If anyone could do it, I'd guess Amazon.
I currently have 20-30 texts on my iPad. Of that? I'm actively reading one (1) book. Marketing book, at that.
I tend to think of an iPad as a communication and disposable media device. Websites, especially blogs? Perfect for an iPad. Don't have a Kindle, probably not going to get one, but from what I've seen, those are dedicated reading devices. ebook
Monday, May 9, 2011
Meetings
I was e-mailing and posting on stupid FaceBook about a meeting with a client. Doing it from my phone, no less.
I suggested one place then changed because, even though I'm pedestrian, not everyone else is. I'm used to walking therefore, parking isn't even an issue.
I thought I posted my new suggestion because of ease of ingress and egress, but the phone corrected it to "ease of undress and egress."
Coed Naked Astrology.
Not me. Not
I suggested one place then changed because, even though I'm pedestrian, not everyone else is. I'm used to walking therefore, parking isn't even an issue.
I thought I posted my new suggestion because of ease of ingress and egress, but the phone corrected it to "ease of undress and egress."
Coed Naked Astrology.
Not me. Not
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Urban Decay
City's center, the decay and renewal, growth and rebirth. So far, on that corner, nothing. Tore it down, and put nothing up. There was a brief moment when the spotlight was on the area, too little, too late.
Or maybe its time had come.
The structure, at one time, was a grocery store. Later, it was famous - or infamous - bar and nightspot.
Like the aforementioned Humble Oils station, the last extant Humble Oils station, the bar was famous, but not famous enough. I never did get the
Or maybe its time had come.
The structure, at one time, was a grocery store. Later, it was famous - or infamous - bar and nightspot.
Like the aforementioned Humble Oils station, the last extant Humble Oils station, the bar was famous, but not famous enough. I never did get the
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Luggage Fetish
Luggage Fetish
Suitcases are an integral part of what defines a traveller. As previously noted, I do have luggage fetish, of sorts, but I'm also a minimalist. Hard to combine those two.
One piece that's been with me for years is a "carry-on" size Zero Halliburton. I have, in my previous life, lived out of that very suitcase for months at a time. Less care, then.
Last time it came spitting out, onto the luggage belt, part of the stickers were missing. Old sticker from a Texas garage
Suitcases are an integral part of what defines a traveller. As previously noted, I do have luggage fetish, of sorts, but I'm also a minimalist. Hard to combine those two.
One piece that's been with me for years is a "carry-on" size Zero Halliburton. I have, in my previous life, lived out of that very suitcase for months at a time. Less care, then.
Last time it came spitting out, onto the luggage belt, part of the stickers were missing. Old sticker from a Texas garage
Thursday, May 5, 2011
More about the link policy
Link policy
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/linkpolicy.shtml
Like me, linking is
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/linkpolicy.shtml
Like me, linking is
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Snoopy's Pier
Snoopy's Pier
Properly, Snoopy's is in Corpus Christi, however, emotionally, and quite literally, it's near the terminus of Padre Island. On the inshore waterway, the restaurant is a staple for island fare.
Been going there many years. Always loved it. Personal preference? Fried oyster meal. Platter. Basket. Or, properly, a plastic plate. The trick is to remember, this place does one thing well: fresh seafood, fried. They've added grilled, but for two decades, it was just fried.
Properly, Snoopy's is in Corpus Christi, however, emotionally, and quite literally, it's near the terminus of Padre Island. On the inshore waterway, the restaurant is a staple for island fare.
Been going there many years. Always loved it. Personal preference? Fried oyster meal. Platter. Basket. Or, properly, a plastic plate. The trick is to remember, this place does one thing well: fresh seafood, fried. They've added grilled, but for two decades, it was just fried.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Price of Gas
With the overwhelming news coverage of the evilest man on the planet, his apparent death, the news flashed a local company's logo, and asked if the price of gas was going up.
That one 'energy' company? Used to be an oil company? All their raw material, billions of barrels of oil? None of it is from the Middle East.
So why does that gas price go up, too?
Mission
That one 'energy' company? Used to be an oil company? All their raw material, billions of barrels of oil? None of it is from the Middle East.
So why does that gas price go up, too?
Mission
Monday, May 2, 2011
Woodworkers
Woodworkers
Recently, I really had to get a new filing cabinet. File drawers. I knew what I was looking for, and I found it at a "used office furniture" warehouse/store. Down on the south side. Really liked the guy as he understood what I was looking for, and he had something that fit my exact description, in his warehouse.
Solid wood, not particle board or laminate, or worse, plastic. Made me pause and think about a set of friends of mine. One of them, well, they're both older than me, but
Recently, I really had to get a new filing cabinet. File drawers. I knew what I was looking for, and I found it at a "used office furniture" warehouse/store. Down on the south side. Really liked the guy as he understood what I was looking for, and he had something that fit my exact description, in his warehouse.
Solid wood, not particle board or laminate, or worse, plastic. Made me pause and think about a set of friends of mine. One of them, well, they're both older than me, but
Sunday, May 1, 2011
May First special deal
Here's the deal:
Hit the "like" button for FaceBook's astrofish.net page.
You get: instant access to a free e-book copy of the Fishing Guide to the Stars - fishing for love book.
Instant access. Just hit the "like" button.
Sign up for the mailing list and there's another free book
Hit the "like" button for FaceBook's astrofish.net page.
You get: instant access to a free e-book copy of the Fishing Guide to the Stars - fishing for love book.
Instant access. Just hit the "like" button.
Sign up for the mailing list and there's another free book
Saturday, April 30, 2011
El Paso Close-up
Petunia. El Paso, TX (Grace's backyard)
Fileter, Frames, photo: iPhoto
astrofish.net
Still cheaper than downtown parking.
Micro-stylin'-Freein'-bloggy:
Obviously, I'm farming by that
Fileter, Frames, photo: iPhoto
astrofish.net
Still cheaper than downtown parking.
Micro-stylin'-Freein'-bloggy:
Obviously, I'm farming by that
Friday, April 29, 2011
Go Spurs Go
A single image does more to define a town, a community, and spirit, an essence of place, just a simple cell phone image captures more than volumes of verse or books of prose.
www.BexarCountyLine.com/2011/04/go-spurs-go/
Yesterday, day before, snapping and popping in the sharp, north wind, two flags atop the old insurance building. An octagonal building, completed around October, 1929 -- subsequently doomed by economic failure, risen again, and part of the local heritage. Along the southern
www.BexarCountyLine.com/2011/04/go-spurs-go/
Yesterday, day before, snapping and popping in the sharp, north wind, two flags atop the old insurance building. An octagonal building, completed around October, 1929 -- subsequently doomed by economic failure, risen again, and part of the local heritage. Along the southern
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Mercury Not-so-retrograde
I'm not pointing fingers at any one source but the problem is endemic.
I wanted to close a credit card account. Simple enough, or so it would seem. Not in real life.
After leaving the trailer park, even before I left, cognizant of the apparent winds of fate, I got rid of all mailing addresses except one, listed on the contact resource.
www.astrofish.net/contact
Same San Antonio PO I've had for a while.
As I started to close the account, I got bounced through at least three tiers of
I wanted to close a credit card account. Simple enough, or so it would seem. Not in real life.
After leaving the trailer park, even before I left, cognizant of the apparent winds of fate, I got rid of all mailing addresses except one, listed on the contact resource.
www.astrofish.net/contact
Same San Antonio PO I've had for a while.
As I started to close the account, I got bounced through at least three tiers of
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
No Checks
bexarcountyline.com/2011/04/no-checks/
In and of its self, this isn't a remarkable sign. Placement, location, it's by a register in a store. Again, not remarkable in way, shape or form.
However, I took that picture last week, week before? That sign, I'd guess it was temporary job that's been up for six years now. Maybe longer. Good red capture, fixed with the filters and frames from the phone.
The color was the original point of capture, but really the message?
I still accept
In and of its self, this isn't a remarkable sign. Placement, location, it's by a register in a store. Again, not remarkable in way, shape or form.
However, I took that picture last week, week before? That sign, I'd guess it was temporary job that's been up for six years now. Maybe longer. Good red capture, fixed with the filters and frames from the phone.
The color was the original point of capture, but really the message?
I still accept
Monday, April 25, 2011
Red Monday
Hardware - iPhone / software - CameraBag for the iPhone
Bexar County Courthouse in the background.
Click here to view thumbnails for all
Bexar County Courthouse in the background.
Click here to view thumbnails for all
Happy Easter
Good Friday led to fishing on Saturday. St. George's day. Shakespeare's birthday. On the water at 8, joined by an extra boatload of buddies at the last minute, caught nothing but tourist trout until noon. Rat Reds and black drum, by the boatload.
http://www.astrofish.net/xenon/2011/04/fish-tails/
The pictures are mostly from the phone camera, not the good camera. It had a right crossing and, "Should have dies hereafter," I think that's the quote from the Scottish Play.
Good times, lesson
http://www.astrofish.net/xenon/2011/04/fish-tails/
The pictures are mostly from the phone camera, not the good camera. It had a right crossing and, "Should have dies hereafter," I think that's the quote from the Scottish Play.
Good times, lesson
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Compare and Contrast
More c&c:
Transparent to the user, this site runs on WordPress (these days) because of ease of use, ease of admisntration, and relatively robust motor.
So I read this:
http://brooksreview.net/2011/04/staticdimension/
With great interest.
Less than 12 hours after I read that bit about Static Dimension, this popped up on the WordPress feed:
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/static-html-output-plugin/
I moved hosts to get away from bandwidth and machinery constraints. Still have
Transparent to the user, this site runs on WordPress (these days) because of ease of use, ease of admisntration, and relatively robust motor.
So I read this:
http://brooksreview.net/2011/04/staticdimension/
With great interest.
Less than 12 hours after I read that bit about Static Dimension, this popped up on the WordPress feed:
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/static-html-output-plugin/
I moved hosts to get away from bandwidth and machinery constraints. Still have
Friday, April 22, 2011
Apple's tracking devices
Let me say this about that...
Big hue and cry, all over the net with Apple's iPhone and iPads all serving as personal GPS, big-brother-is-watching, tracking devices.
True story: I was in El Paso, not long ago, and my phone beeped. I was riding in Grace's truck, and my phone, AT&T, told me that, in Mexico, international data roaming rates applied.
I never left Texas. Never.
Interstate 10 bounces within a few hundred meters of the border, and the closest "cell" tower was obviously in
Big hue and cry, all over the net with Apple's iPhone and iPads all serving as personal GPS, big-brother-is-watching, tracking devices.
True story: I was in El Paso, not long ago, and my phone beeped. I was riding in Grace's truck, and my phone, AT&T, told me that, in Mexico, international data roaming rates applied.
I never left Texas. Never.
Interstate 10 bounces within a few hundred meters of the border, and the closest "cell" tower was obviously in
Thursday, April 21, 2011
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"Bedlam. Ladies
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"Bedlam. Ladies
Freestyle
The empty sign:
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2010/02/www-skyfriday-com-2/
It was along one of the streets adjacent to King William. Empty sign. Makes it more attractive.
Use it as a side bar image on the paid horoscopes from time to time. Something particularly evocative about it, at least to me.
MicroBloggin' FreeStylin':
http://www.astrofish.co.uk/2011/04/downtown-canyon/
"Echo through the canyons of my mind."
Apple iPad, Commodore 64, Aquarius!
Metal Jesus
http://www.bexarcountyline.com/2010/02/www-skyfriday-com-2/
It was along one of the streets adjacent to King William. Empty sign. Makes it more attractive.
Use it as a side bar image on the paid horoscopes from time to time. Something particularly evocative about it, at least to me.
MicroBloggin' FreeStylin':
http://www.astrofish.co.uk/2011/04/downtown-canyon/
"Echo through the canyons of my mind."
Apple iPad, Commodore 64, Aquarius!
Metal Jesus
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Motley Crüe and Poison!
Hair bands, on tour this summer! It's the last of the 80's -- all over again.
That this was even a news item is scary.
That this might be "feel good" news, that could be more disturbing.
That I bought my first Poison CD -- ever -- not that long ago, perhaps the most disturbing yet.
astrofish.net/xenon/2007/06/correlations
It was cover music, before, or after, I'm not sure, the lead singer was, or is, on tv for something.
It is plain, serviceable rock and roll. Not really worth
That this was even a news item is scary.
That this might be "feel good" news, that could be more disturbing.
That I bought my first Poison CD -- ever -- not that long ago, perhaps the most disturbing yet.
astrofish.net/xenon/2007/06/correlations
It was cover music, before, or after, I'm not sure, the lead singer was, or is, on tv for something.
It is plain, serviceable rock and roll. Not really worth
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Goods of the Dead
Said it before, and I'll reiterate the comment, to make sure it sinks in, anyone of my immediate family, from this point forward, has the unmitigated gall to die in Texas, in the summer time, I will not be wearing long pants to the services.
Aunt Bernie, different story. She gets the long pants. Bit she's not blood kin, so I can easily be nice to her.
The strangest find, so far, excavating the house, was canned water. Hurricane rations. Or better yet? Atom bomb - red scare - rations. Over
Aunt Bernie, different story. She gets the long pants. Bit she's not blood kin, so I can easily be nice to her.
The strangest find, so far, excavating the house, was canned water. Hurricane rations. Or better yet? Atom bomb - red scare - rations. Over
Monday, April 18, 2011
Roswell Redux
Roswell Redux
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2011/0411/Roswell-FBI-memo-Baloney-or-hogwash
I know about rumors that just won't die. Ever.
"Where you from?"
Guy looking at me was obviously fishing for an opening to hook a sale.
My pat answer these days?
"Southside!"
"No, really, man," he continued.
"Austin."
"I could tell by that shirt," he smiled.
I kept on strolling by, seriously, it was fairly muted shirt. Nice one, but muted and
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2011/0411/Roswell-FBI-memo-Baloney-or-hogwash
I know about rumors that just won't die. Ever.
"Where you from?"
Guy looking at me was obviously fishing for an opening to hook a sale.
My pat answer these days?
"Southside!"
"No, really, man," he continued.
"Austin."
"I could tell by that shirt," he smiled.
I kept on strolling by, seriously, it was fairly muted shirt. Nice one, but muted and
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Austin Holistic Event
Almost 20 years in the making.
As listed in the schedule, I was at the inaugural Austin Town Lake Holistic Health and Psychic Fair.
Loved it. Named for the old name for Austin's river-lake, the northern terminus to Shady Acres Trailer Park (no longer there), the lake was home for many, many years. River. Lake. Town Lake, the name was for the hotel, and the location's name stuck even though the lake is now Lake Lady Bird.
Looking over my shoulder, I could see the very trail, I walked
As listed in the schedule, I was at the inaugural Austin Town Lake Holistic Health and Psychic Fair.
Loved it. Named for the old name for Austin's river-lake, the northern terminus to Shady Acres Trailer Park (no longer there), the lake was home for many, many years. River. Lake. Town Lake, the name was for the hotel, and the location's name stuck even though the lake is now Lake Lady Bird.
Looking over my shoulder, I could see the very trail, I walked
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Villa Finale (part dos)
Continued from here...
Upstairs...
Turn the corner and there's another piano, under a display - along the wall - of more South American santos as well as relics gathered in Mexico. Starting in 1910, much of the Catholic church's hold on the land was released during revolution, and the relics eventually found there way here. There was one intern, summer before the Villa Finale opened, all she did was polish the silver that on top of the upstairs piano.
From the hallway, it's a left
Upstairs...
Turn the corner and there's another piano, under a display - along the wall - of more South American santos as well as relics gathered in Mexico. Starting in 1910, much of the Catholic church's hold on the land was released during revolution, and the relics eventually found there way here. There was one intern, summer before the Villa Finale opened, all she did was polish the silver that on top of the upstairs piano.
From the hallway, it's a left
Friday, April 15, 2011
Villa Finale
I have a personal belief that Walter Mathis and his home, now a historic trust site, Villa Finale, I tend to rewrite the local history in a way that points to Walter Mathis as the one who - singlehandedly - saved San Antonio's King William district.
I was part of the first group of volunteer docents to give guided tours through the recently renovated and restored home. His home was the first such undertaking in the now historical district, and Walter Mathis eventually saved, overhauled, then
I was part of the first group of volunteer docents to give guided tours through the recently renovated and restored home. His home was the first such undertaking in the now historical district, and Walter Mathis eventually saved, overhauled, then
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Introduction
I met Kramer Wetzel in early 1996. He told me that my life would soon change dramatically, but in very good ways.
The next day my mother died.
Six weeks later he was back on the radio show I
The next day my mother died.
Six weeks later he was back on the radio show I
Wet Fuel Cell
Wet Fuel Cell:
As far as brands and branding, one of the companies I use, I would endorse, is the currently beleaguered SouthWest Airlines.
www.astrofish.net/travel/fineprint/
What I like is the service, the consistent, non-linear, solutions to perceived problems.
SWA was started as a Texas commuter special from Dallas (Love Field) to San Antonio to Houston and back to Dallas. One plane, one class, no frills, and low fares.
I hop to El Paso several times a year. There are other
As far as brands and branding, one of the companies I use, I would endorse, is the currently beleaguered SouthWest Airlines.
www.astrofish.net/travel/fineprint/
What I like is the service, the consistent, non-linear, solutions to perceived problems.
SWA was started as a Texas commuter special from Dallas (Love Field) to San Antonio to Houston and back to Dallas. One plane, one class, no frills, and low fares.
I hop to El Paso several times a year. There are other
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
About
Fishing Guide to the Stars
Fishing Guide to the Stars: Fishing for love thru the zodiac
The long title ought to be about as self-explanatory as need be.
The real title? It should be
Fishing Guide to the Stars: Fishing for love thru the zodiac
The long title ought to be about as self-explanatory as need be.
The real title? It should be
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Splash or not?
Splash or not?
Question: is it better to have the web page open on this week's scope, the teaser entry, or is it better to have it go to a splash page with a link?
What should be on the splash page?
Conventional, current best practices, suggests -- I can't answer -- yet.
Example of a splash page - www.MercurySave.Us
That page has a single goal, sell a copy of the book, "The Portable Mercury Retrograde," in one form or another, eBook, Kindle, or even conventional hard copy.
Question: is it better to have the web page open on this week's scope, the teaser entry, or is it better to have it go to a splash page with a link?
What should be on the splash page?
Conventional, current best practices, suggests -- I can't answer -- yet.
Example of a splash page - www.MercurySave.Us
That page has a single goal, sell a copy of the book, "The Portable Mercury Retrograde," in one form or another, eBook, Kindle, or even conventional hard copy.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Mexican Vanilla
Mexican Vanilla
Several decades ago, I was introduced to the flavor "Mexican Vanilla."
Introduced through Austin's Amy's Ice Cream. In San Antonio's market square, various merchants offer varieties of Mexican Vanilla.
(Original post here)
That singular image spoke to me on several levels. The "Clear and Pure" label, and the liqueur itself, sparkling and crystal-like, amber in color, triple-filtered, and yet, there's still that magic in Mexican Vanilla.
Former lover went by
Several decades ago, I was introduced to the flavor "Mexican Vanilla."
Introduced through Austin's Amy's Ice Cream. In San Antonio's market square, various merchants offer varieties of Mexican Vanilla.
(Original post here)
That singular image spoke to me on several levels. The "Clear and Pure" label, and the liqueur itself, sparkling and crystal-like, amber in color, triple-filtered, and yet, there's still that magic in Mexican Vanilla.
Former lover went by
Monday, April 11, 2011
Names & Definitions
New Media, Post-Modern Conceptualism‚ web site art:
Bexar County Line dot com (www.BexarCountyLine.com). Started as a joke. However, after some inadvertent research, I came up with a good way to describe it: Post-Modern Conceptualism. A New Yorker magazine article triggered my consciousness about the title and the approach, the end-product. The story was about an art movement in New York and Amsterdam, in the early seventies, 1970's, where the artists were working on conceptual pieces,
Bexar County Line dot com (www.BexarCountyLine.com). Started as a joke. However, after some inadvertent research, I came up with a good way to describe it: Post-Modern Conceptualism. A New Yorker magazine article triggered my consciousness about the title and the approach, the end-product. The story was about an art movement in New York and Amsterdam, in the early seventies, 1970's, where the artists were working on conceptual pieces,
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Mercury Retrograde and Installation
Mercury Retrograde & Installation
There's this new WordPress Plugin called "on swipe."
http://onswipe.com/
http://onswipe.com/wordpress/
Click and install on a side-side project
www.astrofish.co.uk
Results were good, interesting, and fairly useless. The plug-in installs an iPad-friendly, iPad-tuned, iPad-preferred site. Or a layer on the existing site.
The plug-in detects an iPad browser and layers on an alternative flip-book style GUI. The first time I hit a page that had
There's this new WordPress Plugin called "on swipe."
http://onswipe.com/
http://onswipe.com/wordpress/
Click and install on a side-side project
www.astrofish.co.uk
Results were good, interesting, and fairly useless. The plug-in installs an iPad-friendly, iPad-tuned, iPad-preferred site. Or a layer on the existing site.
The plug-in detects an iPad browser and layers on an alternative flip-book style GUI. The first time I hit a page that had
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Mercury Retrograde and Bloodletting
Mercury Retrograde and Bloodletting
I ignore my own astrological advice at my own peril.
My horoscope carried the warning that "Mars Square Pluto" and I ignored it.
The morning dawned muggy and cool, the sun was harsh and bright by 8 or so, and I was rummaging through a cupboard, and I picked up a glass bowl, looking for something behind it. Bowl shattered. Slit my wrist. Better yet, I didn't notice for a few minutes, blood doesn't show up on some of my shirts. Blood was
I ignore my own astrological advice at my own peril.
My horoscope carried the warning that "Mars Square Pluto" and I ignored it.
The morning dawned muggy and cool, the sun was harsh and bright by 8 or so, and I was rummaging through a cupboard, and I picked up a glass bowl, looking for something behind it. Bowl shattered. Slit my wrist. Better yet, I didn't notice for a few minutes, blood doesn't show up on some of my shirts. Blood was
Friday, April 8, 2011
New Horoscopes Live
astrofish.net
The new horoscopes are up --
Still cheaper than downtown parking.
The Lincoln Lawyer
Starring that favorite son from Uvalde, TX - always an Austin connection - he drawls his way through the role, isn't his first lawyer role, is it?
Saw it at the Alamo Drafthouse... AC was set too cold, food was good, and the movie was good enough that I can't complain about the AC too cold.
Fifth act twist - pretty good. Alarming, even. Should've seen that one coming.
Can't say I
The new horoscopes are up --
Still cheaper than downtown parking.
The Lincoln Lawyer
Starring that favorite son from Uvalde, TX - always an Austin connection - he drawls his way through the role, isn't his first lawyer role, is it?
Saw it at the Alamo Drafthouse... AC was set too cold, food was good, and the movie was good enough that I can't complain about the AC too cold.
Fifth act twist - pretty good. Alarming, even. Should've seen that one coming.
Can't say I
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