An Africa Postscript

After seemingly-weeks of negotiation, Ivi has relented enough to allow publication of a few photos that show her visage.  These photo examples — beach, soccer match, national parks, weekend trips — were made by some of her fellow students and friends at the University of Ghana between January – May 2014.  Consult with Ivi for details.

L.A. River Memories

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National Geographic photo
This piece from National Geographic really brings back memories.  Living only a block and a half distant, we often bicycled in and around the riverbed (and I had my most spectacular but serious accident there).  The 1993 Christmas morning family walk to the river stands out in my mind, as does the homeless encampment.  And much more.   What a great restoration project this could be.

The Wenger Giant

Ever had the notion that all you need to accomplish something daunting is just that right tool? I know that I am always on the lookout for a better camera bag or backpack or photo anything. Certainly Ivi and Kim seem to enjoy surveying the latest in kitchen and garden toolery. I even imagine that I could perform magical feats of auto repair and enhancement with something beyond my current collection. And don’t even get me started with software tools. Enter the Wenger Giant:

wenger_giantThis thing features 141 tools packed into 2 lbs and less than 9 inches of width, all for only $1400. Amazon even gives us a $28 discount on this ultimate Swiss Army Knife, along with some of the most amusing reviews I have ever read on that site. See what I mean here.