Dragons are mythical beasts that are found in many cultures worldwide. The Wikipedia entry for dragons is a fascinating survey of how dragons appear in different cultures. There is a dramatic divide between the Eastern and Western dragons in terms of benevolence and focus. Western dragons tend to be fire-breathing, belligerent and horders, as exemplified […]
When I started my new consulting practice in 1992, I mailed the announcement that is reproduced here. The card was printed on my laser printer, but the image was a black & white photo that I printed in my darkroom and glued on. This image, called “Stacking Fault Mandala,” was from a 1978 transmission electron […]
December 27, 2020 Man of the Year? / Person of the Decade? The last decade has been like no other in modern times. We have seen ideological splits become hostile even in families; forced separations of families due to a pandemic and immigrant policies; nearly complete cessation of entire swaths of businesses; the rise of […]
Oct. 18, 2015 The coots have returned to Coot Corner for the winter! Nov. 15, 2015 The Party’s On!! […]