Saturday, August 29, 2009

Cat Ergonomics, Lesson 2





Proper use of computer monitor
as demonstrated by Charly Cat
age 10

Cat Ergonomics




Proper use of desk chair
as demonstrated by my officemate
LiPo the cat

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Snapshot of a Heat Wave



Empty concrete benches
midmorning in Palm Springs park
concrete holds heat and stays hot
to the touch even after dark
high/low today 111/83
Thursday 114/83
Friday 116/86

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Sign of the Times?



Sign in trading post Idyllwild, California

Is insanity going around?
Is there a dearth of reason?
Does craziness not abound?
Is it sanity's vacation season?

Friday, August 21, 2009

Emergency Vehicle NOT!





Forget the "emergency vehicle" cop shop and TV newspeak.

This is an honest to Christmas firetruck.

More specifically it is a
Dodge Power Wagon (1945 - 1968).

It is still in use up in the mountain village of Idyllwild, California.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

In a Mountain Town in Southern California




The idol of Idyllwild
the gray squirrel
seldom idle often wild

Monday, August 17, 2009

Lurking for Peanuts



Photo by R.W. Seeley

Who knows what peanuts
lurk in the hands of men?
The Shadow knows!

Sunday, August 16, 2009

How Did I Get Here?





Once a tall tree
now a water logged log
funny how the world works

Saturday, August 15, 2009

The Coy Pond at the Lodge





Accomodations
commendable
swimming unendable

Thursday, August 13, 2009

How to Get to Heaven




Wending up 6,000 feet from the 110-degree desert valley
we find a cool stream shaded by pine trees of seniority.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Shadow of the Hummingbird




hummingbird so fast
we think we see you but it's
only a shadow's memory