About 10 years ago, I declared myself done with going to the movies–too expensive, too many annoying people. Luckily, that was right around the time Netflix was really starting to expand. I’ve never regretted my anti-movie theater decision, especially since I am completely unimpressed with and uninspired by this fall’s new crop of TV.
wedding favors
Although the biggest favor of the day came from Mother Nature, who gave the happy couple a glorious and sunny fall day.
frog and gator
This is the sort of thing you might find sitting on a storage shelf where I work. 
It’s nice to see a reptile and amphibian getting on so nicely.
chocolate!!!!
This is what happens when Akemi brings chocolate to a meeting that Lok is also at. 
new exhibit
This is what an exhibit looks like before you, the museum visitor, see it.
You may recall last time there were Children from Hangzhou in the boxes. This time there are Five Friends from Japan.
dogs love trucks
I spotted this fellow (?) as I was leaving the gym and took a few shots of him. Some of the other shots were technically better, or better composed, but I often choose my picture based on which one makes me smile. This is one of those.
Plus, you can see me in it, which is kind of fun.
did she or didn’t she?
We call them katydids, but the British call them bush-crickets. They are also sometimes called long-horned grasshoppers. This one landed on my hand today. I flicked it off, and it was still in the same spot when I came out with my camera a moment later.
tools of the beekeeper
Another Critter Day, another visit by the wonderful Tony Lulek, beekeeper. The bees are really fascinating to the kids and the adults, and the kids especially enjoy trying on some of the gear.
one man’s trash…
Every now and again, a piece of art appears in the Fort Point Channel. At least they tell me it’s art. I don’t know; I’m not an art person. Put me in the MFA and I’m pretty much done in 15 minutes. I’m sure this floating sculpture is making a statement of some kind; that is, other than, “hmm, I have some plastic crap that will probably float. let’s find out.” I don’t know. I just don’t get it.
I wonder what the gull makes of it, though…
farmer’s market
I had today off so I went to the local farmer’s market. It was packed; I had to park quite a few blocks away. There were a bunch of kids there too, and I was wondering why there was no school already when 2 girls explained they were on a field trip (to a farmer’s market?). Anyway, there was lots of tasty stuff to be had and it was a beautiful day too.