Month: August 2012

The Most Fantastic Place on Earth

The National Park Service lists this among Teddy Roosevelt’s quotations: “I grow very fond of this place, and it certainly has a desolate, grim beauty of its own, that has a curious fascination for me.” It doesn’t mention the place…

High and Low Techno Challenges

It’s been a tough technology week – both high and low tech. The high tech frustrations are expected; they’ve become a part of life. That’s what technology does – it sucks you in and makes you dependent; then it fails.…

Athletic Inspiration

As the Games of the XXX Olympiad come to a close, the performances have been both exciting and inspirational. The dream of standing atop the podium belongs to a scant few, but that doesn’t mean we all can’t excel in…