Monday, May 18, 2020
SARS and Me
I want to offer some exculpatory information about China's role in the COVID-19 pandemic. And point a finger back at ourselves— collectively. We are guilty of ignoring warning signs that have been flashing for years. Let's start with SARS. Bear with me. Eventually, I'll get to the "...and Me" part of the story and the excuse I have for talking about a global issue on a personal blog at all. Hint: it's related to that photo.
Friday, May 15, 2020
POTD: Sphinx Wannabe
From 2019 11 17 Ancient Cairo |
Today's photo-of-the-day is from the ruins of Memphis, one of the capitals of ancient Egypt, just south of present-day Cairo. The Sphinx here (which is not the famous Sphinx of Giza) is one of the few intact artifacts on display at the site. The dog is just a modern-day Sphinx wannabe.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Review: This Tender Land
From This Tender Land, by William Kent Krueger:
"This Tender Land" is the 2020 selection for "Richardson Reads One Book."
The tale I'm going to tell is of a summer long ago. Of killing and kidnapping and children pursued by demons of a thousand names. There will be courage in this story and cowardice. There will be love and betrayal. And, of course, there will be hope. In the end, isn't that what every good story is about?" | |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
POTD: Don't Touch Your Nose
From 2019 11 17 Ancient Cairo |
Don't touch your nose. You can spread the novel coronavirus that way. Don't touch Pharaoh Ramsses II's nose. You might spread ancient viruses that way. This has been a public service announcement. Today's photo-of-the-day is from the ruins of Memphis, one of the capitals of ancient Egypt, just south of present-day Cairo.
Monday, May 11, 2020
Making the Cut (TV 2020)
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Friday, May 8, 2020
Planet of the Humans (2020)
Rotten Tomatoes |
Thursday, May 7, 2020
POTD: Don't Touch Your Face
From 2019 11 17 Ancient Cairo |
Don't touch your face. But it's OK to touch the Sphinx's face. Or it was in November when foreign travel was still free and easy. Good times. Today's photo-of-the-day is from the Great Sphinx of Giza. "The face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre," whose pyramid is nearby.
Bonus photo after the jump.
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