Communicating in a networked world
It has been my plan to make several trips into the Yosemite wilderness this summer in order to visit some places I've never seen before. Most tourists have seen Yosemite “Valley” and many have seen Tuolumne Meadows. Access to the wilderness areas is … [Continue reading]
Since the age of 6, when I visited Estes Park, Colorado, whenever I see any geographical feature more than say 100 meters above me, I climb it. (Provided it’s not a technical climb.) If I can get there without hanging by my fingertips, I go.Summits … [Continue reading]
Someone asked today about the meaning of “73” as used by amateur radio operators. It essentially means “Bye” or “Best wishes” and is used when you’re done talking to someone and signing off...as in “I’ll say 73 for now.”I remembered that 73 was a … [Continue reading]
Merce Cunningham, who performed a revolutionary role in modern dance (not really my thing, but interesting), was interviewed by Terry Gross on Fresh Air in 1985 when he was 66. He performed until he was 70 and his company only dissolved recently … [Continue reading]
Geekiest of the geeks — amateur radio operators! (AKA “Hams”)Inquiries or QSL “cards” » QSL@aa6ax.usI’ve had an amateur radio license since 1958 when I was in sixth grade—back in Illinois. A bunch of old WWII veterans got me involved as a favor to … [Continue reading]