Explorations large and small
The Beach House is a marvelous restaurant in Cadriff by the Sea, the poetically named oceanside community in northern San Diego County, California. The restaurant itself is oceanside, too — and that doesn’t mean a block or two away, but Continue reading Beach House, Cardiff By the Sea
7186 This Yoda-like sign suggests that studs are quiet. Yet in an informal sampling of every woman I know, they claim this is not true. Unless, of course, the stud is asked a question requiring an answer, in which case Continue reading Quiet stud are
4105 You are supposed to be hospitable to visitors. But in San Diego, this apparently presents some kind of cultural barrier, so the Visitor Center has a House of Hospitality. Presumably you are either ignored or treated rudely everywhere else. Continue reading House of Hospitality
Fans of the Bard know that the Globe Theatre, where most of Shakespeare’s plays were performed, burned down centuries ago. But far fewer probably know that it has been restored. It is better than ever, with reinforcement to handle earthquakes, Continue reading Globe Theatre rebuilt
3594 Mad Fox Brewing Company in Falls Church, Virginia, is obviously known for their beer. Not being beer drinkers, we looked for other items of interest — and found them. A group of four of us split three different desserts. Continue reading Mad desserts at Mad Fox
6793 Erewhon, an 1872 novel by Samuel Butler, is a satire of Victorian English society. The title is an anagram of the word “nowhere,” written backwards with two transposed letters. Which may not seem to have anything to do with Continue reading Road to nowhere
I took this photo of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at Joint Base Andrews (formerly Andrews Air Force Base). Distracted driving (full size).
The U.S. government is on a plain language campaign. This isn’t the first; several decrees have gone out, dating back at least to the Civil War, suggesting, pleading and even demanding that those in government use plain language. Now, thanks Continue reading Plain language