train an eagle

This film by Cale Glendening is about much more than just Mongolian eagle hunting. It’s about family….and tradition…and feeling the need to actively work at preserving something unique and good. We had a conversation about travelling last night….and I think that … Continue reading

thinking about a new way…

Here’s a new design for a wind turbine that works in low-level winds….and that also slows itself down when the wind gets too heavy…..built by a company in Iceland call Icewind. Man. I love to see people trying to figure … Continue reading

See the World….episode 5

Sunday again….and time for another episode of Iohan Gueorguiev‘s video chronicle of his epic bike trip called “See the World”. This week it’s the 5th episode and it takes place during a second chance at riding the Great Divide Mountain … Continue reading

trip to the movies

We went to see Moana this afternoon to celebrate Sparrow’s 3rd birthday. What a bunch of fun to go to an actual full price theater (did you know that a matinee is 8.50 now?). What a treat to see a … Continue reading

when 3/8″ is too big….stop following the bad instructions

The instructions said to use a 3/8″ bolt…..1 1/2″ long….or, maybe a 5/16″ bolt of the same length. These instructions say to use a 1/4″ inch bolt…. 1 and a half inches long. Some say to use a shorter bolt. … Continue reading

not alone in your discomfort

One of the beautiful things about YouTube is that it supports the knowledge that, when something bad happens or you do something that you think is monumentally stupid, you can find that you’re not alone in your discomfort. Replacing shocks is … Continue reading

The Marcus King Band!! Boy, oh Boy!!

We watched the AMA show….the American Music Awards….and, much to my surprise, the Marcus King Band wasn’t featured. I’m not really surprised. I’m being facetious. Every pretty boy punk and vacuous entertainer was featured, but a band with real talent … Continue reading