On the Conservation of Matter and Greed
Just checking in with a little eco-commentary from my favorite philosopher scamps.
Not Golf
But it could be, because there's an over the water driving range just to the right of where we're looking.
RIP Satoshi Kon
Just heard the news of Satoshi Kon's passing. After Hayao Miyazaki, he was probably my favorite anime director. From his contribution to the animated sf anthology Memories (1995) to his first feature film Perfect Blue (1997), to his 2 best movies, Mi...
William Benzon, 1912-1998: He Went Out Swinging and Smooth Shaven
My father, William Benzon, was born on Jan. 31, 1912 in Baltimore, MD, and died November 21, 1998 in Allentown PA. His parents were Danish immigrants. For about the first sic years of his life he lived with his parents and two older sisters, Karen and ...
Blow Your Nose for Peace
I attended yesterday's (2 May 2010) anti-nuke demonstration in Manhattan, at which the Japanese contingent out-numbered all others by three or four to one. Some of the Japanese were handing out small packets of facial tissue, like this:I can't read Jap...
Sakaki Rides a Dolphin in the New Savanna
Hey kids! I've set up a new blog, just around the corner. It's called New Savanna. And it's got photos and writing AND, a longish piece about a dolphin ride that I couldn't post at That Other Place. It's got about 10 seconds or so in Azumanga Daioh, on...
Girls Playing Brass
There's a boy or two, but it's mostly girls. And they're fantastic!
Have a Very My Melo QSMS!
OK, OK, the girls would never forgive me if I only did a (belated) Hanukah post this year. So for QSMS 2009 we're going Onegai My Melody!
‘Twas the Afternoon Before Honika… Uh, Two Weeks Ago
OK, so I'm a little late with this, but I finally finished grading and it's time to celebrate! Actually, T-Joh is to blame for this departure from my usual anime Hanukah thing:That's the real Lady Gaga in there, right? For background on Smooth-E, che...
