Monthly Archives: May 2013

Nat Geo moment

Posted on 31 May 2013 by

My resident crab spider, Thomisus onustus, has stayed in my Felicia as I suspected she would. It’s been nearly a month now, and I’ve watched out for her whenever I watered or deadheaded the plants. She moves around from flower … Continue reading →

Posted in biology, life | 4 Comments

Bodies at altitude

Posted on 30 May 2013 by

Last night I was catching up on Atlas Obscura and came across an amazing post about the bodies of Mt. Everest. Of course I’ve read that Everest is littered with frozen bodies (it’s too dangerous to try to retrieve them, … Continue reading →

Posted in sport | 6 Comments

Easy come, easy go

Posted on 29 May 2013 by

The other day my wife informed me, as she was getting ready to leave for work, that some family property in Lisboa was finally rented. Our share of the rent had been deposited into our account, a whopping 125 euros. … Continue reading →

Posted in life | 15 Comments

Return of the Cicadas

Posted on 28 May 2013 by

As anyone who isn’t living in a hole knows, Brood II of the 17-year Magicicada species of cicadas is emerging this spring. Contrary to what the mainstream media is reporting, however, Brood II is not “the big one” in terms … Continue reading →

Posted in biology, life, video | 13 Comments

Wallpaper Monday

Posted on 27 May 2013 by

A scene from the Oregon coast, because that’s where my heart is this week.

Posted in Oregon, wallpaper | 3 Comments

Remembering a friend

Posted on 24 May 2013 by

Kay Baiz 21 July 1936–22 May 2013 When a loved one dies, the only thing that has gone is her body. So long as she is remembered, her spirit remains. Kay Baiz touched many lives, so I suspect her spirit … Continue reading →

Posted in life | 16 Comments

Tram 28

Posted on 23 May 2013 by

Still going through vacation photos, so I’ll put one up now and again to punctuate the usual geekery. This is Tram 28, a must-do for anyone seeing Lisboa for the first time. The old electric trams still run throughout the … Continue reading →

Posted in Portugal, travel | Leave a comment

Post break

Posted on 22 May 2013 by

Today I learned that one of my oldest friends has passed away, and all inspiration for blogging has temporarily fled. I will resume tomorrow, but for tonight, I plan to lift a glass and wish her well on her journey.

Posted in life | 13 Comments

Why did the pedestrian cross the road?

Posted on 21 May 2013 by

A friend recently asked me what I most enjoyed about living in Portugal compared to the US. One of my answers (besides “the FOOD!”) was that I love the way the towns are laid out, the fact that everything I … Continue reading →

Posted in good news, life, video | 2 Comments

Wallpaper Monday

Posted on 20 May 2013 by

Here’s something a little different — a Dale Chihuly glass sculpture, photographed in the lobby of the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas. Makes me think of a jellyfish swarm in Technicolor.

Posted in wallpaper | 1 Comment