I'm calling this picture light and shadow. I did a little tweaking to bring out the contrasts. Click here for the high res version. … [Read more...] about April view from the cockpit
The story of the green carnation
Today is St. Patrick's Day. I'm not Irish, but this is a day that I celebrate. It was thirty years ago today that I made one of the best decisions of my life. It was the day I asked my wife, Lynn, to marry me. I lived in Cleveland at the time. I had invited Lynn to come to Cleveland … [Read more...] about The story of the green carnation
March view from the cockpit
Here is my March view from the cockpit. It's called Skyward. Click here for the high resolution copy. … [Read more...] about March view from the cockpit
Why bookstores matter
I happen to be a technology aficionado. I believe strongly that eBooks are the wave of the future. They're better for the environment; they offer advantages such as hyperlinking that books cannot, they're cheaper than physical books; in the not too distant future they'll be able to offer … [Read more...] about Why bookstores matter
My Oscar pick
I've finally had a chance to see all five Oscar nominated films. I've read elsewhere that some are saying that there are some weak contenders this year. While that has been in true in years past (Brokeback Mountain, There Will be Blood), my take is totally opposite. I think all five films … [Read more...] about My Oscar pick
February view from the cockpit
This month's image is called moon rise. Click here for a high resolution copy. … [Read more...] about February view from the cockpit