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Things You Can't Find on eBay
(Although you can on reptileauction.com.)
I am more and more convinced from my daily perusal of news in the museum world that zoos have the most consistently wacky newstories of any of the nonprofits. However, in this instance, an aquarium has trumped all recent zoo news.
The World Aquarium in St. Louis has been home to We, a one-of-a-kind two- ( Read more... ) -
Return of the Muse
I suppose it would be more apt to instead say the return to the muse. Several months had passed since I last visited the beach. Until last night. Now I have been twice, both times for extended walks along the shore. Last night, with the balmy breeze and the impossible number of stars in the dark sky, was a nearly perfect night -- the kind of night ( Read more... ) -
The New Year, Thus Far and a Meme
New Year's Day I awoke to the sound of birds. I couldn't remember the last time I had heard birds in the morning. This delighted me and seemed auspicious. I hearby dub New Year's Day the Day of the Auspicious Bird Songs ( Read more... ) -
December Thirtyone
I've already weighed in on 2005. And besides, I'm in far too good a mood to whine and bemoan a crappy year ( Read more... ) -
'Tis the Season...
... to start lubing my door again. -
December Thirty
It's almost the end of the year. Thank goodness! 2005 has not been the best year for me. In fact, overall it's been rather dreadful. I've had wonderful moments that I've shared with some truly special people, but those moments too often have seemed to be eclipsed by sad and horrible events. I will be very glad to see this year pass on into the ( Read more... ) -
December Twentyseven
Yesterday, sitting in the airport, coming home felt like the end of the world. This past weekend has given me such respite -- has done so much to recharge me. I left LA on Friday in an absolutley foul mood, worried that I wouldn't be able to shake it for the whole weekend and that my grumpy bah humbugness would color the whole visit. Instead, my ( Read more... ) -
December Twentysix
The item of gratitude for that one is simple: an extra stolen night with my family ( Read more... ) -
December Twentyfive
Today's item of gratitude ( Read more... )