Well things are even stranger in Egypt and I sincerely hope that this does not expand into a Middle East war that drags everyone in. Let's all work for peace and love and fair treatment for all including the planet.
Got my 1951 Packard out for a drive on Saturday. I know it isn't the cleanest vehicle on the road but it feels good to celebrate the organized labor that built this machine 60 years ago. I discovered that my battery was kaput and worked to try and find the right 6V battery - good news is that Interstate carries them locally. A little pricey but it will put the beast back in the reliable column. Someday I will have to install the wiring harness I bought a few years back as the old insulation is crumbling.
Hope all of you enjoy the week. Gloomy here but not too cold; one benefit of living in the south. Hot as hell here in the summer though!
Got my 1951 Packard out for a drive on Saturday. I know it isn't the cleanest vehicle on the road but it feels good to celebrate the organized labor that built this machine 60 years ago. I discovered that my battery was kaput and worked to try and find the right 6V battery - good news is that Interstate carries them locally. A little pricey but it will put the beast back in the reliable column. Someday I will have to install the wiring harness I bought a few years back as the old insulation is crumbling.
Hope all of you enjoy the week. Gloomy here but not too cold; one benefit of living in the south. Hot as hell here in the summer though!
Well the World seems to be descending into mayhem in many places. Not always entirely a bad thing if people end up with better treatment. It will be interesting if new governments or even changed governments treat women more equally than they have in the past - we can only hope.
In our country the political climate appears to be drawing nut cases out of the woodwork. A good time to be careful but still stand up for human rights for all people. If we practiced a lot more love and didn't worry so much about who had whom as a partner I believe we'd all be better as peoples and societies. Keep the faith and keep working towards that goal. Your generation is the most important one in terms of changing attitudes towards love and respect for all people and for the natural world as well. So have fun but be serious when you need to be.
Started a scuba class this week teaching 10 new divers. I love taking people from the intimidated stage to the confidence that they can take on this challenge and be successful - it is so confidence building as an experience and it changes their lives forever. Some of my students will meet their partners through diving, some may become scientists, some will just have a good time which is OK. I love teaching university students because they are fit physically and mentally and love being challenged.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
In our country the political climate appears to be drawing nut cases out of the woodwork. A good time to be careful but still stand up for human rights for all people. If we practiced a lot more love and didn't worry so much about who had whom as a partner I believe we'd all be better as peoples and societies. Keep the faith and keep working towards that goal. Your generation is the most important one in terms of changing attitudes towards love and respect for all people and for the natural world as well. So have fun but be serious when you need to be.
Started a scuba class this week teaching 10 new divers. I love taking people from the intimidated stage to the confidence that they can take on this challenge and be successful - it is so confidence building as an experience and it changes their lives forever. Some of my students will meet their partners through diving, some may become scientists, some will just have a good time which is OK. I love teaching university students because they are fit physically and mentally and love being challenged.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
So the new year has started and politics seems to be heading away from progressiveness, which is sad and terrifying. Issues that matter include treating people with dignity and respect and staying out of their private lives. If we let this minority of hypocrites take over completely we will regret it. On a more cheerful note I love the energy and honesty of this site and I wish everyone as much good fortune as you can stand in 2011!
