En Tequila Es Verdad

My intrepid companion and I made a valiant attempt to see the famous Flaming Geyser today.  The first thing that went wrong is that I forgo...

If you read only one cartoon this week, read this one ( h/t ).  Warning: reading while eating or drinking may cause serious problems when y...

Oh, dear.  I've made a huge mistake.  Meant to get the final bits o' research done for the earthquake scarp in Seward Park, y'se...

Suzanne found two absolutely yummy political articles for ye to sink yer teeth in to. First off, for those of your with semi-sane conserv...

You can't miss this.  Truly cannot.  Go. Read .  And marvel at the power of faith to make dangerous ridiculous fucking morons out of som...

My dear, my cherished, my beloved Suzanne sent me this link tonight under the heading "Geology for you."  And what did I find bu...

George has this habit of making me think.  Last night, he voiced every thought I wish I had the eloquence to voice on the whole Koran-burnin...

A Moment of Silence Nine years ago, 2,977 people left home and did not return again. Iconic buildings fell. We changed. Remember.

I don't go by Wayne Ranney's blog as often as I should (and he doesn't post nearly as often as I'd wish!), but when I do, I...

I've got an opportunity to tour Evergreen Hospital's facilities, this time as a visitor rather than a patient.  So, what tickles you...

One of my favorite science writers is Ellen Morris Bishop .  She wrote In Search of Ancient Oregon , which I've lavished much-deserved p...

My intrepid companion and I had planned to go see the Flaming Geyser on Tuesday, seeing as how I had the day off and all, but this is Seattl...

Can Cons really get any more hypocritical and ridiculous?  Haley Barbour is suddenly of the opinion that tax cuts must be paid for - if the...

Ye gods, this looks awful  ( h/t ).  Bay Area readers, please let me know you're alive and well, please!

You people are amazing . When I wrote up my college field trip experience for the Accretionary Wedge , I spent most of my time doubting w...