• Light and Shadow, Again

    Sometimes I feel the urge to photograph building up, and I have have to take a picture of something, anything, just to release the tension. This was one of them: CVS Parking Lot I didn’t say it was going to be a good picture, but there’s something about it… This photo has caught my eye… Read more

  • Ouch

    Former Illinois Governor George Ryan just got sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for corruption. It shouldn’t be too hard for him, however: He commuted the death sentences of 167 inmates, so he’s got some good friends on the inside. Read more

  • Oops.

    I think I just accidentally deleted a posting. The MovableType page that displays all your entries allows them to be selected just by clicking, and I must have accidentally selected it while deleting one of my draft posts that I decided not to finish. I hope I didn’t delete anything else. Update: It was just… Read more

  • The Myth of Easy Explosives

    Want to blow up an airplane with common household chemicals? The Register explained the process a few weeks ago: Once the plane is over the ocean, very discreetly bring all of your gear into the toilet. You might need to make several trips to avoid drawing attention. Once your kit is in place, put a… Read more

  • Shadows on a Tree

    Shadows on a Tree Read more