After internally debating the variety of positions covering the state of affairs in US politics and economics, I was tempted to sit down and outline a rational, thoughtful, apolitical, prudent, sensible, spartan, reasonable position on government, freedom, economics, and such. But, I went for a run instead. I did however later read this about when Alma became the first judge after King Mosiah.
...in their prosperous circumstances, they did not send away any who were naked, or that were hungry, or that were athrist, or that were sick, or that had not been nourished; and they did not set their hearts upon riches; therefore they were liberal to all, both old and young, both bond and free, both male and female, whether out of the church or in the church, having no respect to persons as to those who stood in need.
OK maybe I will get socioeconopolitico -- what? no pics?
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Mo Melon Mini Indy 2011
2011: An Aerospace Odyssey. A take from a similar themed movie that most could probably not relate to. Like many of my ideas -- too esoteric. I re-watched the movie from 1968 (I saw it when it came out), and like other 60's movies, being on LSD, might have made it fantastic.
The flight suits worn by the crew were almost identical to ours, but who would have known that? Trying to help the uninitiated, I included pictures of the earth-to-space station shuttle (the Orion III) as well as the space station and the space ship they took to Jupiter.
But, this over-the-top Viking ship paint job (and matching Vikings) was understandable and understandably the winner.
But, in the end, the Viking ship was no match for the Orion on the track.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Melon's oldvo
Only ten years old and terminally ill. Hayley was piloting the oldvo when a car made a left turn into its front quarter. I don't believe it is worth salvaging. It is pretty tweaked.
Seat belts were on and the airbags deployed and Hayley and Anna were spared with nary a scratch (at least on the surface).
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Melon stays home
For the first time in a few weeks I was home on the week end. Ambiguity took a break last Friday when I came home (Lehi) and found Hayley, Cole, Max, and, of course, Shauna. While Shauna did all the heavy lifting with the boys, I did spend quite a bit of time playing -- including helping with the floor to ceiling duplo complex -- to Sunday evening.
This Renaissance year is having trouble getting kicked off. It has the beginnings and makings but I'll need to be a little more conscious about keeping it on track. That sounds a lot like taking control, and that may be part of it, but the other part has to be a little letting go as well.
I watched 2001: A Space Odyssey last night. It was as cryptic as it was in 1968. Most movies done in the 60's were like rock songs -- a little too long, too psychedelic, and maybe better with LSD. I did find a great little video explanation of the movie and decided that you could watch it instead of the movie and be just as well off. Cole snuggled up and was all ready to watch it with me and promptly fell asleep -- a better use of time.
This Renaissance year is having trouble getting kicked off. It has the beginnings and makings but I'll need to be a little more conscious about keeping it on track. That sounds a lot like taking control, and that may be part of it, but the other part has to be a little letting go as well.
I watched 2001: A Space Odyssey last night. It was as cryptic as it was in 1968. Most movies done in the 60's were like rock songs -- a little too long, too psychedelic, and maybe better with LSD. I did find a great little video explanation of the movie and decided that you could watch it instead of the movie and be just as well off. Cole snuggled up and was all ready to watch it with me and promptly fell asleep -- a better use of time.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Melon goes along...
...on the ferry
...down Embarcadero
...to Zero Zero
...on to Livermore
...with Boey [bo-ee]
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Yucca Melon
For a year and a half now we have been living in Lehi and I have been working on the yard in Santa Clara when I can get down. It was weighing on my mind more than on my back lately so I decided to have someone take care of it. I asked him to trim the dead spines on the Yucca out front -- voila! What a nice looking plant!
When I was out running one evening last week I noticed how big the moon was rising right up American Fork Canyon. But, I didn't take a picture. Someone must have stolen my camera and took this shot, Shauna? Hayley?
Shauna and I watched what was an indie film but has since gotten bigger, "Catfish." It is named so because of a story that one of the minor characters in the documentary told in the final scene. Once upon a time when Alaskan fishermen would transport cod to the lower 48 they would arrive (alive) in tanks but the meat would be mushy because they had not been active. So, someone thought to put catfish in with them for the trip. This solved the problem. The character was grateful for the "catfish" in his life -- people who "nip at your heals" and keep everyone else alert and on their toes (otherwise we all would get mushy). This is a good show, appropriate for our times, and well worth seeing.
When I was out running one evening last week I noticed how big the moon was rising right up American Fork Canyon. But, I didn't take a picture. Someone must have stolen my camera and took this shot, Shauna? Hayley?
Shauna and I watched what was an indie film but has since gotten bigger, "Catfish." It is named so because of a story that one of the minor characters in the documentary told in the final scene. Once upon a time when Alaskan fishermen would transport cod to the lower 48 they would arrive (alive) in tanks but the meat would be mushy because they had not been active. So, someone thought to put catfish in with them for the trip. This solved the problem. The character was grateful for the "catfish" in his life -- people who "nip at your heals" and keep everyone else alert and on their toes (otherwise we all would get mushy). This is a good show, appropriate for our times, and well worth seeing.
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