Numb Memory
Poem on pessimism about the future.
Promoting Interest in the Classroom
An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.
Terry Shaver--the Mantooth
Brief bio of my friend Terry Shaver.
Nathan Scott Smith
The inside scoop on Nathan Smith.
Essays on Art
These essays talk about art and the value of art.
Desktops are not extinct
Editorial discussing the notion that the time of the desktop is over. I argue that the advent of smart phones, tablets and mobile devices do not preclude the value of the desktop.
Unsharp Mask - Remove Blur from Digital Photos
Many high-end digital cameras soften images. Sometimes the photographer wants the detail back.
Canon 30D Problem with Lexar CF Cards
Some makes of the Lexar high speed flash cards are not stable in Canon Digital SLRs like the 30D.
The ephemeral soldier
A poem about veterans. Dedicated to my grandfather Clarence Himes.
