i want this...

As a science nerd I could use a microscope. The main roadblock to ownership is they are not cheap. My friend Lornia bought one of these digital microscopes that plug into your computer and take digital photos of an object. This would be so cool for looking at insects and flowers. It even has a ruler tool that can be used to measure things (petals, stamens, etc.). I could have used this for my thesis project (well I still can, I guess). The resolution is not that bad (being that it is marketed as a toy) but the photos are not that bad and the ruler tool is nice. A good cheap way to own a microscope. Just saying...

say it loud...

James Brown
1933-2006
The "Godfather of Soul" is gone. His music, dancing, and attitude were the inspiration for countless singers who came after him. He was a legend and a presence. There will never be anyone quite like him.

Merry Christmas....

Well another shopping season is over. Thank goodness. The week before Christmas was pretty hectic what with my love of procrastination and all. Totally self-inflicted. I went to Suisun City to my parents house for the festivities. I was there Sat afternoon until today. Very relaxing indeed. I took naps, watched football, and snacked. I loved it!

Trey was dressed in his festive best. My sis loves to get him in the holiday mood.
We opened presents and my dad was pretty stoked.
not as much as my brother was when I gave him this gold record. I made it for his band and grabbed the image from his my space page. He was pretty stoked...
My parents were pretty excited about the new T.V. we got them. We kids pooled our money and got them a sweet set. Their old T.V. made everything sort of green and if there were any words on the top or bottom of the image you could not read it since it was distorted. What a difference! Now they can fall asleep in front of a clear picture. All in all it was a great time. I love the holidays but I do not miss all the running around!

1.5 shopping days left....

you better get on it. I finished yesterday. Whew! Now it is time to relax!

life... an update

I repotted my plant today.... She has a new home in a much larger pot. I even started another pot using California native seeds. I cannot wait to see what pops up. Life is cool.

the gift of being able to leave the country...

Today I received my new passport in the mail. Yes! I am able to leave on a jet plane for anywhere in the world, whenever my pocket book and other obligations allow me to go.
I really want to go here. I need to make it happen. Maybe Santa will give me round trip air fair for Christmas...

the gift of life...

this year i have been given the best gift of all... LIFE! I have grown a plant from scratch. I received this starter plant system that Betsy hands out to folks at her work. It is called a Money plant or for all you fellow plant nerds, Lunaria annua. I started growing the plant in its little pot about 3 weeks or so. It germinated and started to sprout. Here is what my plant looked liked one week ago...
Here is what my plant looks like today. I need to replant in a bigger pot today.
Life... the gift that keeps on giving. Thanks Betsy!