Larry Devich
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
What is with that "Facebook" thing?
OK, so I have a Facebook account? So what? I suppose if I was a social type who had dozens of friends who all were on Facebook it might make sense, but the truth is I can barely read the tiny font they use, it's not very intuitive and I will probably never use it again :-) Except I know this one guy who is using it who will probably force me to mess with it constantly by sending me messages on it. Or, if I'm lucky, maybe not!
My objection is that it seems pretty confined and controlled, you have to use their methods for everything, it's all "form based" and I'm more a free form sort of guy I guess. Or so it seems to me at the moment.
It could just be I'm too technologically challenged, or it could be that it's really geared for a younger generation, or both probably. ¶ 8/22/2007 08:55:00 PM 0 Comments
My objection is that it seems pretty confined and controlled, you have to use their methods for everything, it's all "form based" and I'm more a free form sort of guy I guess. Or so it seems to me at the moment.
It could just be I'm too technologically challenged, or it could be that it's really geared for a younger generation, or both probably. ¶ 8/22/2007 08:55:00 PM 0 Comments
Golden Gate Renaissance Faire
Lora, Serenity and me are all going on Saturday, I don't know if Mike will be going or not though.
Brave knights clad in shining armor thundering down the list on their spectacular horses at ferocious speeds trying to knock one another off. Stilt walkers, jugglers, fire- eaters and jesters perform over-the-top stunts. Swordsmen expertly wield their weapons in the daily sword tournaments. A court of justice dispenses punishment to children who did not mind their parents and husbands or wives who did not express their love enough times. Mud diving peasants kissing the feet of passing by patrons who happen to take the moment to peruse the scene. Two courts battling for power and prestige, Nobles in incredible, colorful garments of golds, silks, and velvet. The fourth annual Golden Gate Renaissance Faire, in San Francisco, CA., held August 25-26th is the ultimate Renaissance bash, a lively Dionysian party, where the guests enjoy turkey legs, exotic food, and drink as they banter with the myriad performers filling the streets. The event sports one-of-a-kind shows, music, and comedy.
¶ 8/22/2007 08:45:00 PM 0 Comments
Lora, Serenity and me are all going on Saturday, I don't know if Mike will be going or not though.
Brave knights clad in shining armor thundering down the list on their spectacular horses at ferocious speeds trying to knock one another off. Stilt walkers, jugglers, fire- eaters and jesters perform over-the-top stunts. Swordsmen expertly wield their weapons in the daily sword tournaments. A court of justice dispenses punishment to children who did not mind their parents and husbands or wives who did not express their love enough times. Mud diving peasants kissing the feet of passing by patrons who happen to take the moment to peruse the scene. Two courts battling for power and prestige, Nobles in incredible, colorful garments of golds, silks, and velvet. The fourth annual Golden Gate Renaissance Faire, in San Francisco, CA., held August 25-26th is the ultimate Renaissance bash, a lively Dionysian party, where the guests enjoy turkey legs, exotic food, and drink as they banter with the myriad performers filling the streets. The event sports one-of-a-kind shows, music, and comedy.
¶ 8/22/2007 08:45:00 PM 0 Comments
Modern Cosmology: Science or Folktale?
This story in American Scientist is fascinating. It illustrates the uncertain nature of much that I had once accepted as "Scientific Fact" such as "The Big Bang." What I had thought was established fact turns out to be weak speculation! For me in my current phase of trying to fit what I "know" of science with God's word this is actually pretty good news :-)
¶ 8/22/2007 01:42:00 PM 0 Comments
Sequoia Park
Serenity and I went to Sequoia National Park last week. I went and picked up an inexpensive digital camera before we left and will be posting photos soon.
Here is one from Crystal cave with Serenity and her camp-friend Nicole.
More later...
Also, I got roped into a Facebook account by a friend, I'm not even sure what the point of that sort of thing really is. I suppose if all of your family and friends were on it then it might make a certain amount of sense, but most people I know are only marginally aware of the existence of Facebook. In fact, although I have an account there I am not sure why :-) ¶ 8/22/2007 09:40:00 AM 0 Comments
Here is one from Crystal cave with Serenity and her camp-friend Nicole.
More later...
Also, I got roped into a Facebook account by a friend, I'm not even sure what the point of that sort of thing really is. I suppose if all of your family and friends were on it then it might make a certain amount of sense, but most people I know are only marginally aware of the existence of Facebook. In fact, although I have an account there I am not sure why :-) ¶ 8/22/2007 09:40:00 AM 0 Comments
