BurningbirdAs we head into the Christmas weekend, I want to wish all my weblog readers the happiest of days, the wealth of friendship and family, and peace. Please join with me in wishing the world peace, comfort, and joy at a time when we need all three. Merry Christmas my friends. Shelley
Recovered from the Wayback Machine. By the way, Fitzgerald, how are you making out with your problem?” “We are holding our own.” “Okay, fine. I’ll be talking to you later.” So ends the last communication between the ore ship The Arthur M. Anderson and the ill-fated ship, The Edmond Fitzgerald. The Fitz, as it was […]
Recovered from the Wayback Machine. After the initial fairly unpleasant comments attached to a weblog I wrote earlier, basically blasting WSP (Web Standards Organization, at http://www.webstandards.org), I’ve had several thoughtful responses from readers leading me to want to respond in kind. To be honest, I never was that interested in WSP or its initial efforts. I support […]
A nasty storm blew into San Fran last night and will continue through the day. Well, nasty for San Francisco that is. I’m in my favorite chair, wrapped in a cozy blanket, looking out the window at the Bay. No small boats today, and only one freightor anchored offshore in my area. I watched a […]
Recovered from the Wayback Machine. Sharon, an artist, single mom, and baker of biscotti as well as the author of Absolute (a terrific weblog BTW, go read it) has been having a tough time this month. I had repeated a short essay I wrote earlier in the year, to cheer Sharon up. However, later in the day, after reviewing […]