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Lumix DMC-LX3

Now that’s a fine point-and-shoot. F2.0-F2.8 24-60mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor, and 10.1 million effective pixels. Available in late August. Details at DPReview.

In Hobbies, Photography on 24 July 2008 with Comments Off

Bitters

As my inaugural post after upgrading to WordPress 2.5 I thought I would mention I have made a personal discovery regarding spirits, by which I mean cocktails, booze, hooch, etc. And that discovery is bitters. It started with The Presbyterian, continued with a chance find of Peychaud’s at the local liquor store and [...]

In Food, Hobbies, Milestones on 8 April 2008 with Comments Off

Can it be learned from a book, a CD, and a video?

Well, out of the blue, I received a very interesting email from a real-life bandoneonist and instructor who has a very interesting method for sale. I’m intrigued. I’m amazed. Could it be done this way? I have had quite a lot of musical training, so…
Coincidentally enough, a few days ago my five-year-old received a toy [...]

In 43things, Bandoneon, Hobbies, Music on 10 May 2007 with Comments Off

Triops longicaudatus

When most families consider getting a pet they usually think of dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, fish, etc. I thought it best to start a little more basic, a little simpler. For one thing, we’re allergic to dogs and cats. Also, we have no experience taking care of things with feathers or scales. And rodents are [...]

In Fun, Hobbies, Pets on 21 January 2006 with 6 comments