BurningbirdNormally I don’t attend festivals with lots of people about, but I made exceptions for two events this weekend: the St. Louis Air Show and the Japanese Festival. The weather was wet and stormy, but held off raining for the most part. However, it was very hot, very humid, and there was little breeze. I […]
Returned home from the Race for the Cure walk this morning. As predicted, the weather was very hot and very humid, but there was a cool breeze at times – made it bearable. I didn’t want to drag my camera around with me this morning, so no photos. I imagine there will be some online […]
I’m taking a break from my Katy Trail challenge to meet a challenge of a different nature this weekend – participating in the St. Louis Race for the Cure, in support of breast cancer research. Katy Trail adventures will return next week.
I was working at my computer when I noticed a black cloud in the direction of the apartment complex office. I could hear the sirens of a lot of fire vehicles. So I grabbed my camera and headed in the direction of the smoke. The fire was not in the office but the Dobb’s auto […]
Recovered from the Wayback Machine. Just had an earthquake — my first San Francisco earthquake. Strange experience! Not a biggie — but shook the apartment. I’ve never been through one of the Seattle quakes, so this was my first earthquake. The ground does roll, doesn’t it? more on the quake at USGS and SF Gate. Update — I was the […]