http://snagle.net Scott Nagle's Blog Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:24:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We just returned home from a trip to the Lyric Opera's performance of The Pearl Fishers. I've been wanting to see this in person since first hearing the magnificent tenor-baritone duet, Au fond du temple saint, performed by Nicolai Gedda & Ernest Blanc on a compilation of opera classics. While ... http://snagle.net/2008/11/02/113/ During my visit to my parents this weekend, I learned that Dad had just finished reading what I believe to be a later edition of the photography book from which I learned the basics way back when I was a teenager and all cameras were film cameras. Since I've ... http://snagle.net/2008/09/28/new-camera-new-stream-new-project/ Armageddon in Retrospect by Kurt Vonnegut My review rating: 3 of 5 starsThis collection of short stories -- almost vignettes -- published after his death shines at times, especially in "Happy Birthday, 1951" and "Just You and Me, Sammy." Overall, however, I never found myself as drawn into or as ... http://snagle.net/2008/09/15/armageddon-in-retrospect-review-2/ Just posted this challenge over at GeekDad. http://snagle.net/2007/04/19/the-kite-launched-skydiver-challenge/ Just posted this over at GeekDad. http://snagle.net/2007/04/17/roseville-yard-train-adventure/