Schwirtz

Batmobile

Just so you know, the original Batmobile sold at auction last Saturday for 4.62 million.  Umm. Dollars.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/22/us/barrett-jackson-auction-is-heaven-for-car-collectors.html

Storytelling

Robert lets Rory listen to audiobooks before going to sleep. Rory likes to listen with a headset, and will usually listen for an hour before falling asleep. He gets up the next day and sometimes tells us about the story. Most remarkable are the books read by authors.  Sometimes very famous books by famous authors, telling Rory stories at night.  Robert thinks this is magic.

Our favorites are The Fantastic Mr. Fox, read by Roald Dahl; The Trumpet of the Swan, read by E.B. White;  Treasure Island, read by Alfred Molina; and Indian In the Cupboard, read by Lynne Reid Banks.

Very cool.

IgnacioWaterfall

The Pierces are hiking this morning.

Largest Known Structure in the Universe

4 billion light years across.

All I can really say is that I hope one of my children is someday smart enough to  understand this description of this thing.

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/01/the-largest-structure-ever-observed-in-the-universe/267161/

Huell Howser Tributes

Greatest Match

They don't do them like this lately.

So Says He

"Think positively and masterfully with confidence and faith, and life becomes more secure, more fraught with action, richer in achievement and experience."

Eddie Richenbacker

Robert Pierce
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Wetlands at Hamilton Filling In

Kiss My Ace: Scotts Valley

Further to the post of 1/5/13, Robert's doubles team on the Kiss My Ace squad captured a win against Scotts Valley Swim and Racket Club last Wednesday night. Enquiring minds . . .  

US Ranks First in Death by Violence

According to the National Academy of Sciences, the US ranks first (by a wide margin), among nations with developed economies, in deaths caused by violence.


http://rankingamerica.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/the-u-s-ranks-1st-in-death-by-violence/

Huell Howser Dead at 67

Son of a bitch.

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-huell-howser-20130108,0,1021100.story

Geoff Myer

One of Robert's tennis buddies is a fine artist.  His name is Geoff Myer.  Check him out.

http://geoffmeyerart.wordpress.com/

You Say Yes

San Rafael Film Center Schedule

RAFAEL
AT A GLANCE
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SHORT FILMS FROM THE
2012 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Opens Friday, January 4

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:
A SELECTION OF OSCAR SUBMISSIONS
FROM AROUND THE WORLD
January 11 to January 17

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Royal Ballet
January 13 & 15

AMOUR
Opens Friday, January 18

THE RABBI’S CAT- 3D
Opens Friday, January 18

PUCCINI’S GIRL OF THE GOLDEN
WEST FOR FAMILIES
Sunday, January 27, 11am

SPARROWS Thursday, January 31, 7:00

OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS 2013
Opens Friday, February 1

AN EVENING WITH SOL LEON AND PAUL LIGHTFOOT Netherlands Dance Theater
February 3 & 5

ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH FORUM
February 11 & 12

56 UP
Opens Friday, February 15

LA BAYADERE Bolshoi Ballet
February 17 & 19

SCIENCE ON SCREEN: WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE…?
Thursday, February 21, 7:00

CFI FILM CLUB
February 21 to March 28

HAPPY PEOPLE: A YEAR IN THE TAIGA
Opens Friday, February 22

STILL MOVING: PILOBOLUS AT FORTY
Saturday, February 23, 4:30

A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE MIND
OF CHARLES SWAN III
Opens in February

INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST
FILM FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
March 1 to 3

AN EVENING WITH CRYSTAL PITE
March 3 & 5

NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS La Scala Ballet
March 10 & 12

A FIERCE GREEN FIRE
Opens Friday, March 15

NO
Opens in March
GINGER & ROSA
Opens in March

YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX GALA
March 31 & April 2

Teather Ball

Robert is sitting in the park contemplating the simplicity, beauty, and value of the teather ball. He had not seen one in about 35 years and Rory is swinging away. It teaches the foundational elements of all ball sports and of physics. Perfect. Whoever invented it is a genius.

Robert Pierce
415.685.3108

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Team Kiss My Ace

Robert was happy to have Mira, Rory, and Cadie in the stands rooting him on as the men's combo 7.5 team he is on battled it out against Scott Valley Tennis and Swim Club. Robert and Geoff Myers won their first set before the second set was called for rain when tied up at 5-5. They will pick up the match next week.

Robert Pierce
415.685.3108

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Science of Music