Honorary Duty

“The honorary duty of a human being is to love.”
Maya Angelou

Happy Valentine’s Day to you all!

Lost

“When all is lost, ask the I.R.S. -- they'll find something.”
Doug Horton

But they’re not very welcoming.

Mudslinging

“It may be that all games are silly. But then, so are humans.”
Robert Lynd 1879-1949

And now I know that some Tennessee Titans fans like to play dirty.

What Remains

“I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.”
Buddha 563 BC-483 BC

Taking the long view through Patterson Pass in Northern California

The White Bike

“Almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”
Steve Jobs 1955-2011

For years this bicycle has been leaning against a signpost next to a busy Oakland street. It is a memorial for a bicyclist who was accidently killed.

Happy H2O

“It is wise to bring some water, when one goes out to look for water”
Arab proverb

I didn’t bring any water... but I found a wet smiley face anyway.

Political Speech

“Political speeches are like steer horns.
A point here, a point there, and a lot of bull in between.”
Alfred E. Neuman

Looking a little long of horn