It’s the one year anniversary of my home state’s submersion into oil, also known as the BP Oil Spill. BP’s accident has been the worst spill in the history of the industry. For 153 days, we watched (I watched) as cameras documented the seepage into the Gulf of Mexico, ruining … [Read more...] about Cleveland – We’re Geologically Stable!
winter
A bit over-eager for spring
With encouragement from my bride, I removed the netting from the serenity pond we built in our backyard – and with it, an accumulation of rotting leaves. I put in the pump, flushed the water and started it up. I knew at the time that it was about 3 weeks premature. … [Read more...] about A bit over-eager for spring
Out Like a Lamb
I don't know about you, but as far as that lamb thing goes this month, I want it in writing. I've felt the winter blahs long enough, and can see that the snowdrops and crocus are beginning to show their agreement. Not long after moving back to Cleveland from Austin in 1996, … [Read more...] about Out Like a Lamb
March 11, 2011
uncle! … [Read more...] about March 11, 2011
Dawn of the Decade
The media is so quick to make big declarations about events, like Party of the Year, or Storm of the Century. I woke up Tuesday morning to all the usual chores: feed the dogs, find the newspaper in one of the many locations our PD carrier throws it to avoid the porch; get the … [Read more...] about Dawn of the Decade
