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Learning French

Learning French

Parlez-vous français ? Je ne parle français.  A few nights after I returned from Paris I woke up and remembers how to count to ten in French, except for 5 and 7.   I have hopes of fluency in the language and have trying to find the time to practice… at least now I have some [...]

[ More ] August 11th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Goals |
Tesla Motors Model S

Tesla Motors Model S

I found my next car.  Its the Tesla Motors Model S.
It has an impressive list of features:

300 mile range
45 minute QuickCharge
0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds
Seats 7 people
More cargo space than sedans
2X as efficient as hybrids
All-wheel-drive available
5 minute battery swap
0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds
120 mph top speed
All-wheel-drive available

Production begins in 2011 and deposits are being taken [...]

[ More ] June 30th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in Goals, Technology |
Artistic Mailboxes of Gulfport

Artistic Mailboxes of Gulfport

Moving to Gulfport I was amazed at the density of really cool, decorative, and intricate mailboxes and began a project to locate and document any artistic artistic expression that went beyond the stock USPS regulated box.
I’ve not made any additional progress since last fall and realized that completing the project dovetails nicely with my theme of Production. [...]

[ More ] June 5th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Art, Goals, Outdoors |
Clothing Design and Deconstruction

Clothing Design and Deconstruction

Not being able to find the quirky and unique styles I had loved finding in San Francisco, I have begun visiting clothing swaps to gather some raw materials for creating my own outfits. So next in my year of production is clothing design and deconstruction.
My wardrobe at present contains one pair [...]

[ More ] May 27th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in Goals |
Bonsai Beginnings

Bonsai Beginnings

The ingredients for my bonsai empire are coming together.   I’ve had visions of a more tropical feeling bonsai and have been growing lemon trees for the last year.  Having reached the point for transplant I wanted to place them into a more artistic/growing container.  Keeping my eyes open for interested vessels I came across [...]

[ More ] May 22nd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Art, Goals |

Manhattan in the morning. :-)Tonight's double feature, Shivers followed by the premier of Schism!!!Dinner tonight at Thai Thani, Red Snapper, red curryWatching black bears feed in the trees near our campsiteFound a Wendy's in NJ serving Twisted Frosty with BACON! Way Awesome :-)Middletown Township, NJ police are Furyious about their transportation!A little Dutch love arrived today! Thanks Robin! :-)Mostly Dimes, live on stage at Bruar Falls :-)Manhattan nightscapeAnd of course you know who lives here :-)
man in a powered parachute flying over palm trees with the sunset in the background