The peak in this picture is Wagner Butte. The town center is a bit to the right of today’s photograph. You can see it better in this prior entry.

Posted on May 19th, 2010 under places. Tags: clouds, houses, skywatch, spring. Comments: None

Most people don’t know that back in 1912, Hellmann’s mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York.

This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York. The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.

The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day.

The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.

Posted on May 5th, 2010 under only in ashland, people, places. Tags: Southern Oregon University. Comments: None

A flashback to last summer’s 4th of July Parade in Ashland.

Posted on April 28th, 2010 under people, places. Tags: buildings, July 4. Comments: None

I’ve spent much of this month in China. For more on my adventures in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China click here.

Posted on March 26th, 2010 under places. Tags: night photography. Comments: None