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Testing out the SoundCloud service
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Martha Maglocci 90th
My aunt Martha Maglocci turned 90 years old this past Sunday – Tammi and I were able to attend. My photos and an audio clip are included. Please leave comments!
Not enough soap on earth
Some things you just can’t wash off.
Living in a small town
This is the webpage M. Douglas Wray does want you to see.
Spirit Abides
A poetic eulogy for my mother.
Merry Christmas 2012
As the year draws to a close and families gather together, we offer our warmest greetings and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Doug, Tammi and Kylie Sugar, Kona, Dozer and Kinkles too! Our Christmas photo albums Absolutely no trees were harmed to produce this cardalthough a lot of electrons were
Puns 10-24-12
Punderfully punnishingly punny puns.
Basics of HTML
HTML stands for ‘HyperText Markup Language’ and it’s the lingua franca of the web. Nearly every page you’ve ever seen on the web is crafted from HTML code, excepting those built using Flash but even those are delivered inside an HTML shell.Many users on the web have been creating blogs using tools like WordPress, Drupal,
The Frozen Man
Lyrics by James Taylor The Frozen Man (James Taylor) Last thing I remember is the freezing cold Water reaching up just to swallow me whole Ice in the rigging and howling wind Shock to my body as we tumbled in Then my brothers and the others are lost at sea I alone am returned to
On the Other Side
On the Other SideOn the other side, the sun always shines No minutes, no hour, there’s no such thing as time Where the streets are paved with gold and you never grow old on the other side On the other side, everybody sings there’s miles and miles of flowers and lots of pretty things Where
Memorial for Scott Alan Hofferber
I had the good fortune to meet Scott’s widow Tammi eight years after his death. Even at that huge distance of time I could feel what a good man he must have been. I wish I could have met him but I’m grateful that his legacy has come to me to preserve and protect. It’s an honor to be associated with the Hofferber family. Rest in peace Scott, you are fondly remembered and greatly missed.
HTML5 Interactive gradients
An HTML5 example for my Boulder Digital Arts class
Classic cars
Images from a friend’s e-mail, lovely old cars.
High and Low
Visit the Official M.C. Escher website.
Claire Helwege Sidle – May 27, 1922 — January 8, 2012
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. – Kahlil Gibran ~ Program ~ Music for gathering ~ Carolyn Kuban, George Banks Opening Words ~ Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry Meditation from Thaïs (Jules Massenet) Annamarie Koracson, David Greene Reflections
Good Life
Good Life One Republic Woke up in London yesterday Found myself in the city near Piccadilly Don’t really know how I got here I got some pictures on my phone New names and numbers that I don’t know Address to places like Abbey Road Day turns to night, night turns to whatever we want We’re
Fire when ready
I’ve heard and used the phrase ‘you may fire when ready Gridley’ and never knew it’s origin. A quick web search yielded this article from HistoryNet.com: “YOU MAY FIRE WHEN YOU ARE READY, GRIDLEY.” : January/February ’98 American History Feature U.S. Navy Captain Charles Gridley earned a place in history on May 1, 1898,during the
Amazing Grace
A classic. Everyone should know this song.
Life with Dad
For my father, George Wray. You are sorely missed this season.
Bridge Sentinel Eagle, Philadelphia
One of the amazing public art pieces in Philadelphia. Bridge pylon decoration on Walnut Street I think.
Human vs Pet Age
Human/Pet Age Analogy Adult Size in Pounds 0 – 20 21 – 50 51 – 120 > 120 Years Feline Canine Pet Age Human Equivalent Age 3 28 28 29 31 39 4 32 33 34 38 49 5 36 38 39 45 59 6 40 42 44 52 69 7 44 46 49 59
Occupy Earth – HTML5 Canvas
HTML5 – the MDW logo
1st haircut
I think I have a faint grasp now of what that first haircut day must be like for a parent. One difference, your single-digit aged child can’t rip someone’s arm off if they panic and go bonkers.
Made by Hand
Wonderful video about intriguing craftsman. Mesmerizing.
Steve Jobs – Feb 24, 1955 – Oct 5, 2011
End of an era. Thanks Steve.
Michael Francis Savage
My friend and neighbor Mike “The Beast” Savage when I lived on 48th St in Philly.
Hymn
My way is not thy way, and thine is not mine.
But come, before we part
Let us separately go to the Morning Star,
And meet there.
Collective Nouns
A pride of lions, etc.
Reception at the Sportsman’s Club
This post was written Dec 10, 2008 and has been held back till now, mostly due to procrastination but also a desire to add more to it but not finding time. So I present it now and may revisit it later – at least the photos get published.- mdw 6/2011 After the memorial service for
Faithful Friend
I’m not Byron but I, too, have loved a dog.
Ode to Spot
Lt. Commander Data’s ode to his cat.
How Can I Keep From Singing?
“Come unto the Lord with a joyful noise” – that sounds like something an infinite being would ask for!
Dreams are more precious
Dreams Are More Precious Come see, high above. Come see, high in the heavens. A new star shining bright. Out of the darkness, comes a light. Come here, midnight chimes Come here, bells that are ringing And from some distant shore Sounds of a journey, echo on This is the night They say, Everyone wants
David C. Hill Eulogy
Eulogies, photos and remembrances for my brother-in-law David C. Hill.
Web prayer
Considering the number of times the Diety’s name is used during everyday use, it clearly is a religion.
Jolly Copper
Miss you dad.
Cheesehead hackers
1 failed login attempts (1 lockout(s)) from IP: 208.66.135.190 Last user attempted: admin IP was blocked IP Address Country (Short) Country (Full) Flag Region City ISP Map 208.66.135.190 US UNITED STATES WISCONSIN MADISON 5NINES DATA LLC Hm. If anyone in the Madison, WI area knows the owner of 5 Nines, would you mind reminding them
My pal Deb Johnson
Two poems from my pal Deb “DJ” Johnson
Sisters of Mercy
A wonderful plaint. Posting inspired by my friend George Seaton’s touching comments about John Guldaman. Amazing lyrics and incredible rendition by Beth Orton.
Merry Christmas 2010
Our family Christmas card for 2010.
Bramble and the Rose
Thinking about all the loves I’ve had, how our lives twined around each other and how we changed each others path through life.
Masterpiece
Humor is where you find it.
Christmas Cake
Great Irish Christmas sing-along song.
10 Simple Words
Great illustrations about misused words – from the Oatmeal via EDUdemic.
1 MeV
One of my favorite places at the University of Colorado was the High Voltage Electron Microscope lab in the Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology building.
Neighbor Sarah
Another dear friend and extended family member has gone to be with Jesus. Rest in Peace Sarah.
Benoit Mandelbrot RIP
Animations of fractal sets. Go and watch some of these and then tell me mathematics aren’t beautiful.
Mullah on Moolah
Now funny money from Saddam’s failed regime.
Volcanic viewpoint
Looking down the throat of hell. Hat tip to Say It Ain’t So Already