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Lynx rufus Frequently I see a bobcat on my bicycle ride in the park near home.  Never been quite as close as today. I believe cats to be spirits come to earth. A cat, I am sure, could walk on a cloud without coming through. Jules Verne

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke Have been seeing all of these nostalgic posts recently, usually a picture of something and asking if you know what it is.  Started thinking about observations of our actions. Remember a few years ago, if you saw someone walking down the street talking to him/herself and waving their arms; you probably assumed he or she was crazy and gave a wide berth, avoided eye contact, etc.  Now skip forward.  If we see someone exhibiting the same behavior, we just automatically assume he or she is talking on a hands-free cordless phone device (blue tooth probably).  And, if the conversation is very animated, we ease drop. As I attempt to stay somewhat current with new technology, I find myself increasingly using voice recognition software for sending texts, writing short notes and always for making phone calls. My family has figured out I am not losing it, but not so for my dogs. ...

Tony nominated dramatic comedy bringing gays, homophobes, christians and atheists together in an excellent theatrical production.  Per the NY Times "A smart, sensitive, immensely appealing and utterly contemporary comedy."  No matter your thinking about any of these groups, there is a good chance you will leave with a somewhat different perspective.  We saw in Dallas yesterday on the next to the last day of production, but I think it is playing pretty widely around the country.  If you are a fan of modern theater, this is not to be missed.

Mozart’s music is an invitation to the listener to venture just a little out of the sense of his own subjectivity. (Karl Barth)  The Magic Flute by Mozart was simulcast from Dallas Opera at Winspere to Cowboys Stadium on Saturday evening.  The stadium was probably the most impressive place for the opera since the original production at the Vienna Opera House in 1791.  We were at eye level near the fifty yard line and saw the production on the world's largest video screen (from 20 yd line to 20 yd line).  A thoroughly enjoyable experience with many close ups of performers, orchestra, etc.  And the sound was good as well.  You could sit and enjoy while having a snack of typical football fare and beverage. The production took some liberties, introducing Dallas Cowboy references, jerseys, etc. near the end, but you have to think Mozart would have approved and laughed along with everyone else.  I hope there are more simulcasts...

Oops, wrong number. Received this a couple of days ago.  Will use a friend's phone to respond : )  Probably need to warn Rosie "If Dick's wife is by chance doing the same thing as she, then practice safe sex". Remember the Dick and Jane books we learned to read with?  I am thinking of an adult version with Dick,  Rosie and (Jane?).  Leaving the actual text to your imagination...... See Dick XXXX XXXX Rosie XXXX See Jane XXXX Dick and Rosie

Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake. W. C. Fields  a venomous semiaquatic pit viper ( Agkistrodon piscivorus ) chiefly of the southeastern United States that is closely related to the copperhead —called also  cottonmouth, cottonmouth moccasin   Spotted this guy at dusk as I was retrieving a patio torch that had fallen off of a retaining wall of our backyard into the creek.  Remembering the scene from Lonesome Dove, I decided to wait until full daylight to venture into the water.  Shot with a camera phone, just to the right of center at water's edge and measuring between 2 and 3 feet.

Watch this movie.  It puts a very personal face on the men and women who clean our houses, mow our lawns, bus our tables, etc.  A very poignant look at the life choices of "illegals" in Los Angeles, but it could just as easily be almost any city in the U.S. Regardless of your views of immigration, this movie will give you pause.  And a bonus to the thought provoking movie is the performance of  Demain Bichir which generated award nominations.  He becomes Carlos Galindo.  We will be watching more of his movies.