This Silk Road CD-ROM changed my life
In the second century B.C. in Chang’an, seat of the Han Empire, the Chinese emperor Wudi called forth his loyal servant, Zhang Qian, and presented him with a mission: search for allies who would help protect the empire against the Huns, who had become a major threat along the western …
Democracy schmocracy
Anytime the US has an election things get interesting. The bi-polarism of their electoral system cannot help but stir up the country much like hot and cold air make a tornado in a trailer park. What I find interesting is the notion that one must be a citizen to be …
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen was a disappointment
Mildred Temple Kitchen was an exciting place for me. I am always excited to try a new restaurant; I love food and this one came recommended. The décor is simple but elegant and light. There is lots of concrete with HUGE windows which let in a large amount of light. It’s open concept, …
If you ask me, it’s an improvement
So this elderly lady decided to take it upon herself to “retouch” the painting “Ecce Homo” by Elias Garcia in the Santuario de Misericordia located in Borja Spain. The photo on the right is the result. Most of the media is reporting this as “octogenarian destroys masterpiece!” They note how she …
Crash and a personal record
So I went to climb rattlesnake with the advanced ride group on Saturday lead by our intrepid leader Michael Cranwell. This was supposed to be a “pre-apocalypse” ride. It was a good ride to start. My legs felt great I had a great time crossing the city with a top …
Sometimes the bible is confusing
Isaiah 34:7 King James Version (KJV) 7 And the unicorns shall come down with them, and the bullocks with the bulls; and their land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness.
Smiling at Terra Cotta
I am not sure why I am smiling as I am climbing the hill. This is probably the lap I decided I was going to have fun. As I cycled past the others I yelled out “All aboard the pain train, WHOO WHOO!” I am riding with some fellow …