Targuman » Flickr http://targuman.org/blog Translating my thoughts into words. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:29:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Translating my thoughts into words. Christian Brady no Christian Brady cbrady@targuman.org cbrady@targuman.org (Christian Brady) Translating my thoughts into words. Targuman » Flickr http://targuman.org/blog/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://targuman.org/blog Measuring up http://targuman.org/blog/2011/07/11/measuring-up/ http://targuman.org/blog/2011/07/11/measuring-up/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:44:29 +0000 Christian Brady http://targuman.org/blog/?p=5554 DSC06769

We had a great time last week seeing old friends and family. On Lake Oneida we went to this quaint little old amusement park, Sylvan Beach. Pulled the boat up to the shore, waded on land and right into the park. You can see more pictures of that on flickr.

(Sadly, my Sony A100 DSLR appears to be on its last legs. The autofocus motor is making horrendous sounds during start up.)

 
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I know myself. I know that I do not like cities, at least, not as places to live. That is much of why I love State College. I drive past horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, experimental crops, and Beaver Stadium in my 4.3 mile commute. Yet in 3-and-a-bit hours I can be in Wash. DC, Philly, Pittsburgh, or NYC. All the benefits with little of the hassle of living in the city itself.

I also know that I enjoy going to my in-laws at Rehoboth Beach, DE (no really, I do). But I have never really enjoyed that whole beach scene, the mass of people, the boardwalk (although I love Fun Land! hasn’t changed in 40 years).

And today I find myself at Torrey Pines, California. Wow. It is stunning. Beautiful flowers, shrubs, and breathtaking bluffs with the surf below. I could really get used to this. San Diego is just 20 miles away. But then I consider the taxes, the earthquakes… :-)

So I will enjoy this day and the morning to get some work done with the balcony door to my hotel room open and the light aroma of the Pacific Ocean blowing through the curtains. And remember, that “all creation declares…”

You can see more of my pictures from Torrey Pines on flickr.

Location:N Torrey Pines Rd,,United States

 
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Indian CornPumpkins

DSC08474Moon rise

 
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Petunia

 
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The weather here was wonderful, cool breeze with warm sunshine. The sun on the thistle down was beautiful and we played soccer with the kids outside.

Thistles by you.

 
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Image

Bain News Service, publisher.

Cornerstone Laying 6/7/11; Butler; Low

6/7/11.

1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.

Notes:
Title from unverified data provided by the Bain News Service on the negatives or caption cards.
Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).

Format: Glass negatives.

Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.

Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

General information about the Bain Collection is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.ggbain

Persistent URL: hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.09439

Call Number: LC-B2- 2230-15

 
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Scooter 2
The scooter itself. Note the Gap stripe motif. You will recall that we won this in a Yahoo!/Gap competition this past Christmas.
Seat up - Checking helmet compartment
The seat flips up to store the helmet and various other items. But NOT pets! You have been warned:
Warning! No Pets!
And finally, the rebel without a clue and his girl.
Born to be wild!

 
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So, which one do you like the best?

PS – The Schreyer Honors College website has been completely revamped. Please check it out!

 
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Their widget is below, as is one of my pics from the Mansfield College Library.
Mansfield Carrel

 
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