Author Archives: Granger Meador
Camera Antiqua
SEE THE PERMANENT “ALL MY CAMERAS” PAGE FOR A CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED RECORD OF MY CAMERAS OVER THE YEARS December 12, 2009 While I’ve used cameras for years, only since my second trip to the Pacific Northwest in 2005 have I … Continue reading
Spy Rock
Having recovered from a bout of sinusitis, two weeks of computer upgrades, and shopping on Black Friday, it was high time to head out for yet another day hike. I’ve gone nuts this fall, taking one day hike after another … Continue reading
Windows 7 on my ASUS Netbook
Back in October 2008 I purchased an ASUS Eee PC 1000H netbook as my new portable computer. I dubbed it PADDe, and have been delighted with this little marvel, taking it with me on my Oregon summer vacation and using … Continue reading
Cyclones and Bella Vistas
Have you ever had a 2000-acre state park all to yourself? I did on a warm Saturday afternoon in early November, visiting a place where some of my ancestors had bitter experiences in the Civil War. Earlier in the week … Continue reading
The Pale Blue Dot That Always Makes Me Cry
The other day I had to choke back the tears in class again, for I always break down when I mention Carl Sagan and the Pale Blue Dot. Carl was a great popularizer of science and astronomy, perhaps best known … Continue reading
