Uncle Sean Rocking

Proof, shocking proof I tell you, that middle aged IT workers can still rock when supplied with sufficient coffee and a bit of free time. The guitar is a 1962 fender jazzmaster reissue, as played by Television, Sonic Youth, Elvis Costello, Kurt Cobain, My Bloody Valentine, etc. It's an amazing instrument capable of delicate chime-like tones and roaring slabs of distorted beauty when pushed through the right amp (in this case a Vox AC15.) I realize this post borders on gear fetish, but the SOUND man, the SOUND... Painting to the right is an abstract work by Rebecca Ludlow, a local artist.

The First of Many

I found this planetoid relaxing in a cracked mudscape outside my cottage. It took a few days to notice how interesting it was actually. If you click on the image and zoom in, the cracks on the surface of the orb reveal themselves to be fractals of the cracked earth upon which it sits.

This example of a fractal does not compare to Lake Taal in the Philippines www.newscientist.com/blog/environment/2007/06/fractal-environments.html but it does have the advantage of being closer to home.

Entry No. One: A wacky planetoid, for your viewing pleasure...

How did Rian spend his birthday?

He went on a mini train ride and rode a horse (not pony) to celebrate. Rian got to pick what he wanted for dinner (cheese pizza) and dessert (Oreo blizzards with animal cookies on top).

Sounds like a stellar birthday to me! Here are some photos:

Happy Birthday Rian!

Have a great day sweetie!

Nolan's new look

Nolan recently updated his look with a new accessory - eyeglasses. He really likes wearing them as it makes him see a lot better and everyone thinks they look so good on him. Daddy's specs are coming shortly as father and son are joining the ranks of the bespectacled.

Recent pictures from San Diego

We recently spent a week at the Westin in Rancho Mirage. A whole lot of swimming and I even got to golf three times in one week! John Rodman and K2 allowed me to play their home course - it was great. I also added in a few shots from the 4th of July which we spent at the Grand Tradition in Fallbrook for the 3rd year in a row.

Tri This!

My first Triathlon - only a "Sprint" distance (400 yd swim, 13 mile bike, 5K run) but I finished in 1:29. My goal is an Olympic distance next spring...

Claire is 9 years old

Here I am at my birthday party last Saturday. I am in Scottsdale Arizona right now on vacation with my family. It is hot here but there is a coll waterslide at the hotel.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Claire!!

How old are you?