lately, i have been pondering the meanings of the terms art, fine art, and craft. apparently, i have found something here worth exploring, but i cannot yet put it into words in a satisfactory way.

here are a couple more hawaiian rules for you.

hawaiian rule # 2: the best things in life aren't things.

hawaiian rule #7: age is relative: when you're over the hill, you pick up speed.

the entries for the orsoni prize 2007 have been posted on the orsoni website. look under the news link.

ok... here are 4 of my favorite pics from our eastern vacation. click on the thumbnail to see the full image.

1 - what we think is an albino squirrel on the mall in d.c.
2 - my favorite photo from a wonderful photo exhibit at the smithsonian
3 and 4 - amazing pics from inside luray caverns... the first one shows an awesome reflection from a completely still pool of water inside the cavern.

late july we took a vacation east. it started on the 21st, as we flew into cleveland, rented a car, and drove about 30 miles south to stow/stowe, ohio. the cleveland symphony orchestra's summer home is the blossom center, in the cuyahoga springs state park. this is a spectacular park, with an awesome outdoor theatre and sprawling lawn, where people can enjoy wonderful performances throughout the summer.