The Eradication of Smallpox and Other Whimsy

Islands on the Trail

Yes, it's the Greater and Lesser Anthilles

Designer Rust

I found this herd of Javelina on the walk to the gym. This is a standard Sedona color. Houses, arts, railings, and, of course, many of the rocks.

I call it "designer rust" because the artists and craftspersons seem to take perfectly satisfactory, uncorroded metal and oxidize it for fun and profit.

Here's a real Javelina.

Word to Live By*

Compare and Contrast - Bubo Wine and the Chevy Nova

Walking through the aisles of the local Whole Foods, we came upon a large display of wine. I stopped in my tracks, took a photo, shook my head in disbelief, and took a couple more photos. I informed management, of course, who had blank stares, and emailed their customer feedback line, who duly replied with a "Thanks."

I asked about ten people, including adults my age, "What is wrong with this brand name?" Nobody had a clue.

Do you?