We’re back in Essaouira after, all told, about 1000 km of driving in and out of the desert. I’m catching up on email and such, but I wanted to post to say that we’d survived, and to point to our 88 photos from the trip ( here’s a slideshow , if you prefer).
In honour of my Aunt Lynn, who only ever wants to see one’s best three vacation photos, here’s five. Click for larger versions:
Photographically speaking, this trip kicked my ass. Looking at the photos, I recognize how much more care I need to take, how much more practice I need, and how I could really use some instruction on technique. When we get back to Victoria, I’m going to look around for a good 200-level photography course.
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Gary Gygax Reaches Zero Hit PointsFrom: feeds.feedburner.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 10:37:38
I just read on Reddit (where I lifted the joke in the title–there are many others) that Gary Gygax , the creator of Dungeons and Dragons , passed away at the age of 69.
I played D&D and sundry other role-playing games (hmm… BattleTech , Car Wars and a bunch of others) in my early teens. I credit it with broadening my vocabulary, invigorating my imagination and teaching me the basics of storytelling and public speaking. It also kept me out of trouble.
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more Where Should We Stay in Chicago?From: feeds.feedburner.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 08:54:55
I’m going to be in Chicago for a speaking gig in June. We’re adding a couple of days on either side to have a little working holiday.
I’ve never been to the Windy City before. For those who have (and especially those who live there), where would you recommend we stay? I’m not looking for specific hotel recommendations (though I’ll take those). I’m more interested to know what part of town we should stay in.
For an American city like ...
more Gwen Stefani Plugs HPFrom: feeds.feedburner.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 06:39:46
I know this is a recurring theme on this site, but rest assured I don’t post here every time I see an artist exploiting their fame to promote products. I know I’m tilting at windmills, but I find it deeply distasteful and, often, an unprincipled decision by the artist. I’ll spare you the usual Neil Young citation .
The latest example is Gwen Stefani shilling for HP :
I wonder if she dreamed of pimping printers back when she was in a little Anaheim ska band ? ...
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