My friend Sylvia sent me this link on Vimeo to an iPad app that is just incredible. This is the future of interactive reading.
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore iPad App Trailer from Moonbot Studios on Vimeo.
Jul 12 2011
The Fantastic Flying Books Of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Jul 10 2011
Heather and Crikey, Singing In A Tree…
Finally posted my video of Heather getting Crikey, a male Kookaburra at the San Diego Zoo, to sing so loud and long that a mildly irritated zoo keeper came over and asked us to stop. Thanks for getting us into trouble, Heather.
Jul 09 2011
BBQ At Tapias With Zumayas
Had a great time hanging out and eating barbecue at the Tapias with the Zumayas who came down for a surprise visit. Finally got to see little Ben, the newest Zumaya, in person.
Jul 09 2011
Larval Life
Spent a long time in the backyard today watching and helping this colorful Monarch larva (caterpillar) as it wandered around searching for an appropriate place to pupate.
Jul 09 2011
I’ve Been Google+-ed
Finally got accepted into Google+ today. Not through the invitation I requested directly from Google a few days ago, but from an invitation by my friend Ramon. No matter, now I can belong and start making circles and having hangouts.
Jul 08 2011
Walking Embarcadero With Fireworks
After enjoying a really good Papa John’s pizza I had a great night walk with the Tapias along Seaport Village ending with watching some fantastic, close-up fireworks from the San Diego Symphony’s Summer Pops at the Embarcadero Marina Park North next to the Convention Center (home to Comic Con in two weeks).
Jul 08 2011
Sucker Punched Again
While having a really good Papa John’s pizza, I watched Sucker Punch with Sylvia and Rodrigo, my second time, their first. I don’t think I’ve ever liked such a dark, depressing movie as much as this one. Still find the imagery and cinematography to be absolutely stunning.
Jul 08 2011
Return Safely, Atlantis
Watched live streaming HD video of the shuttle Atlantis liftoff this morning on NASA TV’s website. Really sad that it was the last liftoff, but the landing will be even sadder when the shuttle program officially comes to an end.
Jul 07 2011
Today’s Friends
Today I am honoring those friends with whom I had some sort of communication with on this day, be it over the phone, through text message, on Facebook, Twitter message, chat or email. They are presented in no particular order other than alphabetical and clock-wise from the top.
Jul 07 2011
Watching Nei Work
For a while today I watched a video stream of amazing comic colorist Nei Ruffino do some coloring on a piece. Unfortunately I couldn’t watch the whole time and I missed getting some more image details.
Inked line art
Color blocks
Line art with color
Finished piece
Jul 06 2011
A Place To Hang From
Installed two wooden strips onto our backyard fence just above the Milkweed plants where the 25+ Monarch larvae are feeding. This will give them a nice place to hang from when it’s time for them to begin pupating.
Jul 05 2011
Visiting Clawed, Feathered And Hairy Cousins And Relatives
Had a really good photo day at the San Diego Zoo with Mary and Diana. Got some fantastically lucky shots of Funani the Hippo and her recently born son Adhama. Also had the best meal ever at the Zoo at Albert’s Restaurant, contrasting with the worst the last time I visited. Ran into an old friend as well. All around a very satisfying visit.
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Jul 04 2011
Celebrating America With Foreigners
After a terrific earlier than expected breakfast, I started helping the Tapias finish getting ready for a 1:00 4th of July pool party with some friends’ families visiting from Ireland and New Jersey. About thirty people were there and the party didn’t stop until well after a 9pm fireworks show. We got pretty tired from what seemed like a very long day.
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Jul 03 2011
Wedded And Recepted
Went to a wedding and reception this evening at the Marina Village Conference Center across from SeaWorld for a couple I had never met before. Luckily I went with two friends and knew the bride’s two sisters. Also knew a few of the other people. The food was fairly decent and there was an open bar. Most of the guests were Irish so the liquor was flowing fast and the dancing was loud and vigorous.
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