So it is, strictly speaking, a case of corrupt public officials, but if there was ever a definition of "good graft"...

So it is, strictly speaking, a case of corrupt public officials, but if there was ever a definition of "good graft" this might be it.


http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/lake/os-chuck-finley-lake-library-fake-reader-20161227-story.html

Marta S.

Marta S. Rivera Monclova, Martin Paczynski, Jessica Wandrei -- On January 13th, Netflix will be premiering A Series of Unfortunate Events, based on the books and starring Neal Patrick Harris as Count Olaf. You might have known this, but I wouldn't be much of a friend if I didn't let you know.

Look, I know that now more than ever it's important to be paying attention to what's going on in Federal politics...

Look, I know that now more than ever it's important to be paying attention to what's going on in Federal politics and not tune out things because we're unhappy or afraid. I also think that we shouldn't let that fear or anger swallow us whole and that it's important to do what we can to find our center.


http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/free-marijuana-on-inauguration-day/381730160

A.R.T. - American Repertory Theater

Hey,

I went to see Fingersmith at the A.R.T. last Friday.

It was amaaaazing. The story is good, the acting is good, the theatre tech was jaw-dropping. The show closes in a few days but if you can get tickets, you won't be disappointed.


http://americanrepertorytheater.org/events/show/fingersmith

So you can set up this specialized bird feeder that takes pictures of the birds feeding there.

So you can set up this specialized bird feeder that takes pictures of the birds feeding there. This one woman got some spectacular shots from her backyard.


http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/12/close-up-portraits-of-birds/

Just a reminder that there will be a total eclipse of the sun on August 21st this year and my hometown of Ravenna,...

Just a reminder that there will be a total eclipse of the sun on August 21st this year and my hometown of Ravenna, Nebraska will be right under the line of totality (i.e. the eclipse will be fully visible, the moon eats the sun, yadda-yadda). If you'd like to see it, my folks are offering crash space for anyone who'd like to join me. I've got a couple of people who've confirmed they'd like to go, but there's still some room. If you're interested in actually going, let me know. In February, I'll organize a planning meeting for people who want to go. If you just want to be in and out to see the eclipse, that's great, if you'd like to plan out a vacation that includes the eclipse viewing, I can help you find an itinerary that will suit your needs.

Ad Hoc Book Club is Go!

Ad Hoc Book Club is Go!

Technically it started yesterday but I was busy. It's time once again for an Ad Hoc Book Club reading. This time around, we're going to be reading +The Underground Railroad_ by Colson Whitehead. I'm already starting in on it and it's an interesting read, I think people will really enjoy it.

As always, it's a casual book club so you can read at your own pace. On Jan. 31st, we can start talking about it.


https://www.amazon.com/Underground-Railroad-National-Winner-Oprahs-ebook/dp/B01A4ATV0A/