Gravity is the culprit. The only thing keeping a top-heavy, one-thousand pound horse from plopping to the ground are four long, thin legs. Continue reading
Tag Archives: water
Why Horses, Bourbon Drinkers, and Corvette Drivers Should Care More About Geology
If you have any doubts about the boast that Kentucky is the horse capital of the world, just look at the statistics for winners of the Kentucky Derby. Continue reading
Bali’s Exotic Flower Mandalas
Remember the old psych quiz where you’re asked a question and supposed to say the first word that comes to mind? If the question was How would you describe Bali?, we would blurt “Exotic!” Continue reading
Bottled Water: A Traveler’s Constant Companion
As Noel Coward said, only “mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.” I’m neither, which is why I was safely ensconced on our deep, shady guesthouse balcony – bare feet propped up, cool Beer Lao in hand. Continue reading
Architecture / Travel / Weird
Gurgling Gargoyles: Artfully Draining Water
Like most collectors I started small. In fact, in the beginning I had no intention of becoming a collector. But it only took the second photo, and Bam!, I was a gargoyle waterspout photo collector. Continue reading
A Traveler’s Thanksgiving: 10 Things I’m Thankful For
The holidays are rolling around again, and for me, this pleasant downtime is a good opportunity to reflect on what’s been happening in my life. Continue reading
