March 20, 2019

Vernal Equinox. At Machu Picchu this rock is called the “hitching post of the sun”—Intihuatana, to the ancient Incas, who celebrated the equinox at this site. Some bright mind among them determined that this day was a special one, and so he—or she—carved the 26-inch-tall stone so that it faces at a very particular northward angle—about 13 degrees, the latitude of Machu Picchu. The effect is that at noon on both the spring and fall equinoxes, for just an instant, the stone’s shadow disappears. The sun, so it seemed to the ancients, was at those moments “hitched” to the end of the stone.

March 20, 2017

Spring Equinox at 6:28 a.m.



At Machu Picchu this rock is called the “hitching post of the sun”—Intihuatana, to the ancient Incas, who celebrated the equinox at this site. Some bright mind among them determined that this day was a special one, and so he—or she—carved the 26-inch-tall stone so that it faces at a very particular northward angle—about 13 degrees, the latitude of Machu Picchu. The effect is that at noon on both the spring and fall equinoxes, for just an instant, the stone’s shadow disappears. The sun, so it seemed to the ancients, was at those moments “hitched” to the end of the stone.

January 20, 2017

How many ways can the Knicks not close out a game, let me count the ways. How about an opposing coach on the floor during a key moment ? And., John Wall Double Dribbles on the winning dunk.



Old pictures: Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.



Shakespeare loved using Sexual imagery and jokes. This one from Measure for Measure is a wild one.

December 14, 2014

Wreath at Greenmarket.



Evening rates for Machu Picchu.



Retirement is on my mind lately. I fully intend to work as long as it makes sense but things are changing. I am in a good spot since I can leave my job tomorrow.

I think big changes are coming soon and I believe I will ride the wave. If I get wiped-out, so be it.



Beer for the weekend.