Tag Archives: photography

Friday random ten: Tell me what that white stuff falling from the sky is called again?

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

That would be “snow”. Which we don’t get much of here in Houston. But we’re getting it today, and it’s even starting to accumulate. So here are ten songs about snow and/or winter. 1. Snow Day – Trout Fishing in … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Koozie!

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Well, the Pam Holm campaign may not have received the Chron’s endorsement, but they did make my weekend by delivering this fine piece of campaign swag to me: As you can see, it’s primed and ready to go for today’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2009 | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Seven sidewalk sins

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Sid Burgess presents seven examples of how to be pedestrian-unfriendly. How many of them have you seen in the Houston area? I can say I’ve seen all seven. Thanks to neoHouston for the link.

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Wilshire Village Apartments…gone

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Hair Balls, Swamplot, and Robert Boyd document the final demise of the Wilshire Village Apartments. Boyd wonders what will replace them. I wonder how long the land will lie vacant, given how long some other lots have remained empty following … Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Wilshire Village’s going-away photos

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I ask for photos of the impending demolition of Wilshire Village Apartments, I get photos. And I echo Robert Boyd: I just hope the developer, who thus far has been shown to have no particular vision (or much human decency) … Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Wilshire Village’s going-away photos

The IR Guide to Parenting

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

In honor of Father’s Day, I bring you this post by Stephen M. Walt on how parenting and international relations are basically the same thing. First off, modern realist theory focuses on the structure of the system and especially number … Continue reading →

Posted in Other punditry | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

600 sq mi: Hidden

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Two years ago, Houstonist sponsored a photography show called 600 sq mi, which was about everything Houston. They’re doing it again this year, with a show called “600 sq mi: Hidden”. Houstonist is proud to announce 600 sq mi: Hidden, our … Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Tagged , , | Comments Off on 600 sq mi: Hidden

A new Presidential head comes to Pearland

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

You all know I’m a big fan of David Adickes and his giant Presidential heads, which were moved to Pearland last year. Well, they are about to be joined by the latest model. A 20-foot-tall bust of Barack Obama made … Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on A new Presidential head comes to Pearland

Happy Easter!

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

People have been telling me lately that it’s been too long since I’ve posted a picture of the girls. So here you go: Happy Easter! And now it’s time for a nap. Continue reading →

Posted in See, I do have a life! | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments