flickr favorites



On Flickr you can choose any viewable photo as a "favorite." Then, you can always look back in your favorites section... mine always puts a little smile on my face. Between the smiling dogs and the goofy cats, what's not to like? What else? A little theme of sunburst orange, long shadows, clouds and repeating patterns.

BUT... if photos are tagged as private (viewable only by friends and family) you won't be able to see them unless you are in that particular group. For instance, you can't see my images of Dan unless you are part of Zephyr1's (aka Rebel Con Cause) F&F. Which is coolio for all you "private" peoples out there.

You can also see other people's flickr favorites (there's a link in the right-hand nav when you are browsing their photos).... Fun to see the little images that have struck others as beautiful or haunting or intriguing or just something they like for whatever reason.

» Emdot's current flickr favorites

overheard

Marya: Yeah I'm fine. Thanks for checking in.
Timothy: What can i say? I'm a thoughtful motherfucker.

earthquake update

Initial reports



Size = 4.7
Size = 5.0... which is much bigger than 4.7
Size = 6.0! This is much, much bigger than 5.0
Size = 5.9

Okay -- I have no idea how big that quake was and neither do the scientists. We'll have to wait a few hours for them to figure it out.

Based in Paso Robles (about 35 minutes north-east of me, where we had the big one last December). But we had another one just a second ago -- much smaller, but still. Nothing like a little 'quake to get your blood pumping. ;) Cuz you never know... is it going to get bigger? Keep going? Should I duck and cover?

Meanwhile, here is an explanation on the Richter scale and why 5.0 is so much bigger than 4.7 and why 6.0 is considered a monster quake.

• The Richter Scale measures the earthquake's magnitude


• Each number on the Richter Scale is ten times greater in wave amplitude


• Each number on the Richter Scale involves an energy release about 32 times as great.


• A magnitude 4.0 earthquake releases 600000000000 millions ergs


• A magnitude 5.0 earthquake releases 20000000000000 millions ergs


• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake releases 600000000000000 millions ergs

This is a great page that explains what the different numbers feel like.

earthquake!

I don't know where it was centered (far away? close?) or how big it was (that'll depend on how far away or close it was), but it shook for about 15 seconds. My heart is still racing. I wonder where it was and if people are okay? You never know. It could have just been a little trembler based here in SLO (we had a whopper last December, as you'll recall)... or it coulda been a doozy in LA.....

party_talk

party_talk
Originally uploaded by R.bean.

It's the little things.

I love seeing the new little snippets my pals upload to Flickr. It's like a peek into another life. It's like visually seeing an overheard conversation. I love glimpses of other.

I love being self employed and being able to start my day in any way or at any time. This morning KB meandered over for a post-early-morning-meeting convo. (She's working from home). I started making some coffee and talked about how I wanted to go to Staples (new under-desk foot rest needed).

I love under-desk footrests. So we jumped in the car to do a little office shopping which we cut with a sidetrip into Utopia (deeeelisheeeusss) for a little extra-tasty carbo load. I love Utopia Bakery.

Then, we decided that to start the morning off perfectly we should watch a little Sex & the City before fully committing to work day.

I love a spontaneous 28-minute entertainment detour. God love the people who invented DVDs and decided to package up our favorite TV shows. (For someone who does not watch a lot of TV I sure love to talk about it.) (Me thinks I doth protest too much.)

I love making up my own punctuation. What is up with all the parentheticals?

I love "the big heart episode." My new favorite S&TC is The Domino Effect. Lemme tell you why. Number one: Robert. So sexy I find myself biting my hand when he is on the screen. Gaaahhhhh. Carrie and Big. I totally relate to the tear burst with Big's heart surgery ("what? is he in line to get one?" from Miranda). I totally relate to her resignation at the end. Hurt, man, it'll close you right up.

But it was fun, talking back to the TV, eating our Carbo Deliciousness and then heading off to start the new day.

I love the fall. Autumn is beyond beautiful. The sky is a more beautiful blue. The air has a bite of nippy in the mornings and at night. The trees are just beginning to fade. And the air smells wonderful.

This Is The Sea

This Is The Sea
Originally uploaded by reNET.

Let's run away from here
And find a sheltered cove
We'll listen to the waves crash
On ancient sand and tumbled glass
We'll slip into the sea
Of tranquility
And dream

Let's run away from here
And find a peaceful beach
Let's feel sandy and taste salty
And be at peace
We'll slip into the sea
Of tranquility
And dream

That's from a little song I wrote in 2001. I saw this picture today and it made me think of my little runaway beach. Basically anything that starts with or is named "This is the Sea" is a-okay in my book.

Making Me Take Another Look


I forgot what Derek Powazek named this photo, but it cracks me up. Santa and his geetar and coolio bracelet.

Making me want to to be a columnist
» Heather Havrilesky

Making me want cable
» David Simon of The Wire
» Tom Evangelista of Family Bonds

Making me want to be more insightful and clever
» John Powers: The Power of Political Blogs

Making me want to vote Bush out of office
» John Lee Anderson, The Fall of Baghdad
» Richard A. Clarke
» Seymour Hersh

the cat that scratched me

the cat that scratched me
Originally uploaded by TruthLying.

This cat is like a cartoon of a cat and I love it.

Man. I just got nothing else to blog about these days people. Well except for serious stuff, like George Bush and his evil minions scare the living shit out of me, but there are plenty of other blogs that are expressing that sentiment in a much more eloquent manner.

overheard

emdot: Raj is the new sex symbol.
bret: I don't know which one Raj is... I'm sure you'll hate him in a week!

Ahem. Bret's got my number. Tonight we will convene at KB's (sans KB... boo!) to throw things at the TV set and shout insults at the Donald and his Evil Corporate Weasel-Wannabe Minions. Can't wait!

Whilst'l while you work

Word I over use: whilst. This does not really fly if you are not from the British Isles. So I try to keep my whilst to myself. Sometimes, though, it leaks out in emails. Or when I am in the throes of writers block.

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Originally uploaded by raining dogs.

Today on Flickr: Travel through Kazakhstan.

23-09-04_1446

23-09-04_1446
Originally uploaded by schatz.

Today on Flickr: see interesting buildings.

victorious

victorious
Originally uploaded by guysonbikes2004.

You know, this is something I can really stand behind, promote and believe in: CUTE GUYS ON BIKES. I'm all for that. More of that please.

These guys rode their bikes from the Atlantic to the Pacific (with their BOB Trailers, natch).

If that doesn't quench your thirst for Cute Guys on Bikes, try the Pacific to Atlantic trek of The Great Sitting. Pictures and great writing included.

avoid the soul tax

You know what would be good? If we did not think of our dreams as optional. You have a dream. What if you were required to follow it? What if you were to devote yourself to your dream no matter what the cost? I'm thinking that the cost wouldn't really be that high. In the long run. Or any costs would be well worth it.

Not following your dream... what if that ends up being a hidden soul tax?

I need a tax cut.

I have no idea why I hadn't grasped this before.

calming the road rage

Okay, rule one. Listen Mr. Cal Trans in your Big Ol' Cal Trans Massive Vehicle with the Big Ol "Please drive carefully" sign on the back... You cut me off. How can you cut me off when you have a sign on the back of your Massive Vehicle that says "Please drive carefully"? Obviously you are used to driving the other alternate Massive Vehicle with the sign on the back that says "Please don't flip me the finger." And/or "Please don't throw your hands up in frustration while shouting 'what the fu-'" cuz then maybe I wouldn't have.

Okay, rule two. Listen up Cuesta-ites. I realize you are young and eager and not experienced and have only had your driver's licenses for a couple of years now. I don't care. Nobody cares. Get out of the fast lane if you aren't going fast. Yes, I realize you have a left turn coming up IN FIVE MILES. Until you have driven 4.75 more miles, get your butts to the right unless you are ready to drive with the big boys. And/or girls.

This public service announcement has been made possible by My New Commute.

The Cat

The Cat
Originally uploaded by karlcow.

Great little flickr pic.

Today was supposed to be spent working. But but but I am weak — weak I tell you — in the face of "come with us it's going to be fun and we don't want you to miss out."

Number two in keeping me from all important accomplishments? Flickr.

I know I may have told you it was "fun." I know I may have told you it was a "great outlet." I know I told you "I could stop any time."

That was just the addiction talking.

Some people fold in front of alcohol, others sex, and some tv... me? It's flickr. I'm going to have to get it de-installed from the entire information superhighway (tm, the nineties) so I can make sure my work gets done.

Meanwhile, great cat photo, eh? Make sure to go to the site and see the whole thing. It's lovely.

You...

You...
Originally uploaded by pinwheel.

A little reminder. In case you forgot.

today's work view

today's work view
Originally uploaded by emdot.

As I work on a beautiful Saturday morning, I have this gorgeous little window out into the tops of neighbors' yards to keep me entertained.

This morning, because we each had a busy day ahead of ourselves, Dan and I decided to start the day with a little Lin-nay-nay Breakfast. This equals the Downtown Meander. The seeing of the handsome-curly-haired-guy I see everywhere I go. The running into friends. The stop-and-buy at a neighborhood yard sale (I got three hat boxes and a new grater). At least two sets of people yelling out to Dan "Hey! Bike Guy!" And a little morning hello with our old friends at the Estaberoo.

But now I must stop typing cuz there is group-viewing of Kill Bill Volume II tonight in a very fun, festive livingroom that I don't want to miss.

On the beach

On the beach
Originally uploaded by Sandra Rocha.

Today is a work day. Cuz so many before it weren't. ;) Meanwhile, things are looking up. Such as great sky photos on Flickr.

» Sky tags a la Flickr

overheard

emdot: Look, Becca left comments on Dooce.
mom: How great, now we get extra insight into Becca's life.
emdot: It's Soccer Mom, not Stalker Mom.