i don't like garfield, not one bit

but this comic about "the empty desperation of modern life", this is so much better:

garfield minus garfield

via elisem

the magic of the redwood coast

joe decker, an acquaintance of mine and a wonderful nature photographer is leading a 5-day photography workshop exploring the redwoods and shoreline of california's northern coast.

if you have any inclination for that sort of thing, check it out. i think it's a great opportunity to learn from a talented (and super-nice) person in absolutely gorgeous surroundings. i wish i could go myself.

if you're in the stanford area (i'm looking at _you_ :), you can admire his latest work from iceland at his upcoming exhibition.

at the very least have a look at his website (linked to his name above); i should link to it more often. he inspires me to work on my landscapes.

toys every discerning right-wing parent should buy

first seen in bruce schneier's blog: playmobil security checkpoint.

the amazon reviews are awesome. i note that the item is "Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock." -- damn. now i really want one; it'd go well with this 9-11 tower and airplane set.

colonization