When Nik was young, as young as preschool, he used to mark out life-sized board games and computer games at playgrounds and parks, including spots that you could jump on as enter and navigation keys. Now a pair of street stunt types have come up with their own take on Super Mario Bros. games:
Month: August 2013
Letters of Note
Yesterday, after seeing a piece on BBC News lamenting the decline in the social art of letter writing, Ivi and I visited a site mentioned in the piece, Letters of Note. Great stuff; a collection, so far, of over 900 remarkable letters.
Elmore Leonard, R.I.P.
In honor of the passing of Elmore Leonard last week, we watched “Jackie Brown” last night, the only Leonard-associated film we could readily identify for Netflix streaming. Pretty entertaining; would have to be one of the best blaxploitation films of that era, IMHO. Probably one of Quentin Tarantino’s more subdued efforts.
Equally as entertaining was Elmore’s 2009 conversation with Charlie Rose, snippets of which aired on PBS last Friday night. The transcript of the complete interview — featuring Leonard’s interesting tips for good writing — may be found at the Elmore Leonard website.
Roads Kill
The Great Peach Expedition
First it’s off at the crack of dawn to Walla Walla to catch Jason and retrieve the P-Car. Then it’s on to Richland where we offroad through orchards, mud and dust and finally arrive at the U-Pick peach farm. Leaving the Gatherers to do what they do best, Nik and Dad buzz home, sunroof off through the rolling hills and mountains, having discharged their Hunter role and duties. A few hours later, Ivi and Mom arrive with the bounty and furiously throw themselves into cooking and canning exploits.
37 Things to Consider Before Moving to Portland
Took a friend from California to bring this to my attention — but he was once a Portland resident.
Which reminds me … this is Ivi’s home for nine months of the year, and where she is headed very … soon …
http://blog.estately.com/2013/06/37-things-to-consider-before-moving-to-portland/
And take note of the reference to La Grande in the paragraph, “Portland Is Hipper Than Seattle”.
Finally, on a slightly-related note: http://blog.estately.com/2013/07/17-best-u-s-cities-for-hippies/
P.S.: Maybe this one, too: http://blog.estately.com/2012/09/northwest-hipster-showdown-seattle-vs-portland/
Take Two Photos and Call Me in the Morning
The Wall Street Journal comments on how parents and patients with cellphone cameras are becoming very helpful in facilitating doctors’ diagnoses. More: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323477604579004723209295470.html?mod=hp_opinion
Hangin’ Out: Olivia and Ivi
These two friends have been seen together frequently this summer … from camping trips to kitchen cooking shenanigans. Olivia is one of our favorite visitors.