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Old Days

They look really happy. 

Question: Is that a ladies belt? Is it?

Foreign Affairs: Road to D-Day: Rick Atkinson

Both Robert and Mira enjoyed this article in Foreign Affairs about preparations for D-Day.

http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/139455/rick-atkinson/the-road-to-d-day?page=show

John Rawnsley

This is so cool it can hardly be believed.



Whoa.  This one is good too.

Sweden Hotel

Robert thinks he'd visit if it did not look so damn cold.

http://www.treehotel.se/?pg=video

Pierce Family Pet

Horned Worm (tomato bug)

Even Good Coups Are Bad

Article Summary: Recent events in Egypt are by no means unique. In fact, they fit rather perfectly into the tradition of civil society coups, which are common in new democracies. Unfortunately for Egypt, such coups seldom, if ever, end well.

OMAR ENCARNACIÓN is Professor of Political Studies at Bard College.

http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/139570/omar-encarnacion/even-good-coups-are-bad?cid=rss-rss_xml-even_good_coups_are_bad-000000

Cadie's First Ride

First Twinkle

Beach Today

Best Violin

As some people know, certainly the neighbors, Robert is learning how to play violin.  This includes reviewing performances on youtube.

Here's two selections. One fiddle style, the other classical style.  Robert dares anyone to watch these videos and say s/he perfers one style over the other.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCjw8NZlxDE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyq0Qj8QlVQ

ERV

Very cool educational vehicle.

http://www.thecrucible.org/youth-program/educational-response-vehicle-erv

Boat For Sale

Robert's serious this time.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-Chris-Craft-Continental-/251296352464?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item3a826e08d0

And check out the competition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1958-Chris-Craft-Continental-18-ft-Antique-Classic-NEWLY-SERVICED-July-4th-/221246592689?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item33835316b1

Robert's not sure what he'll do with all the money once the auction ends! Maybe a sailboat . . .

Camp Miwok

Lil Tiger

Opera (on the cheap)

Well, Robert does not really know about opera. He's been only twice and finds it rather relaxing (if not attention-grabbing). 

Anyway, there are  a few opportunities to check out some opera this summer without breaking the bank. (Err, it's already been smashed to pieces.)

First, at the Lark Theater in Larkspur (and elsewhere I believe), we have  Live at the Met Summer Opera Encores, where we can see opera on a large screen on a Saturday morning.  Sounds good. No kids.

http://www.larktheater.net/newsidcontainer/1-latest/292-summer-opera-encores

Second, we have opera in golden gate park.  The Pierce family will almost certainly attend this year.  With kids.

http://sfopera.com/Season-Tickets/Opera-in-the-Park.aspx

Story Time

Robert's Favorite Eichler

Sweet

Three Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree

All a Boy Needs