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Photo Memory of the Week
Also not a finch. Or a canary.
Music of the Week
Quote of the Week
“You can know the name of a bird in all the languages of the world, but when you're finished, you'll know absolutely nothing whatever about the bird... So let's look at the bird and see what it's doing — that's what counts. I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something.”
Source: Richard P. Feynman, "What Do You Care What Other People Think?": Further Adventures of a Curious Character
Posted: 2025 Nov 28And check out this post for more of Richard Feynman's world view.
Category Archives: Appreciating Deeply
Vistas #1, Metro Phoenix
Two wide-screen views of everyday locations in Chandler and Gilbert. Continue reading
No Foolish Consistency
Even the palindromes are helping us celebrate Canada’s 150th. Huh? Let’s start with some examples of palindromes, which are words that read the same forwards and backwards: Kayak Madam Noon The aforementioned “huh” Similarly, a palindromic phrase or sentence reads … Continue reading
Leaf on Awning, Kingston ON
Silhouette and texture. Continue reading
Cottonwood Leaves, Gilbert AZ
Leaves in transition. Continue reading
National Treasure #150: Barbara Carlson
Artist in many media. Continue reading
Forest Reflection, Vancouver BC
A forest and a windshield come together in an almost disorienting image. Continue reading
National Treasure #149: John McCrae
Soldier, physician, poet. Continue reading
Beach Views, Vancouver BC
One close-up and one far vista. Continue reading
National Treasure #148: Oscar Peterson
One of Canada’s most honoured musicians, Oscar Peterson was widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. A highly accomplished soloist renowned for his remarkable speed and dexterity, meticulous and ornate technique, and dazzling, swinging style, … Continue reading