My First Bonsai

I have no idea what I just got myself into. It is not a big investment to get started. It was easy to talk myself into giving it a try. The question is "just how far I will go with it?". My son Merril is going to college and is interest in biology and living things. He likes to discuss fish and plants and things like that. So while he was visiting us this weekend on a short break from his college life down at Dixie College I said do you want to go to the "bonsai show" at Red Butte Gardens. He said sure that sounds interesting Dad. That is how it got started. So I just started looking at the bonsais that they had for sale and said how can it hurt to give it a try. I only spent $19 on it. Here is a picture.The next question is "Should I join the Utah Bonsai Club?" I am pretty sure it would be worth the fee of $20 a year to be a member. I have looked at a few of the "Bonsai of the Month" pictures and they are amazing. I am pretty sure I will end up joining.

The Leonardo - Body Worlds 3

I was able to take in this exhibit tonight. All I can say is that it was mind blowing. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had personal host who was a highly educated physician to walk me through it and elaborate. This video will give you some idea of what you will see.

Yippee on rides at lagoon

Here is a video of the "Wicked" ride we did today at Lagoon. No it was not produced by me. Just thought I would share it.

"Gift of Music" Concert

Friday night I went to a performance put on by the "Mormon Tabernacle Choir". All I can say is that these performers are amazing. Listening to them just astounds me. I don't know how they can make sound like that come out of their mouths. I will let you read what is written on the website rather than I have to say. Another things I found amazing was the beautiful works of art hanging in the hallways of the lds conference center.

On your MARC!

Are you "On your MARC"? Yes I do know how to spell. Just a little play on words. As part of my new position I am supporting a library cataloging application which is a system used by the LDS Church History Library and Archives. This system uses a common industry standard format for cataloging called MARC. If you want to read more about MARC it is available. I was surprised to find there is even a wiki completely dedicated to library science. I have been studying this just before bed and it really works out well to put you to sleep. Whats next "get set and go" right!

Mt Dew - Right out the window

Check out this crazy person. I have a spectacular view of these guys right out my office window. That's right I guess there are a few benefits that come with the job.

Sunny Strawberry Meadow

Simple Artistic Inspiration

I really do love "Our Creative Friends" I once heard that when you ask a room full of kindergarten age kids the question "how many of you are artist"? Almost all of them will raise their hands. When you ask a room full of high school student the same question you only get a few to raise their hands. What happens between kindergarten and high school to these artists? Hopefully this will inspire someone to regain that creative spark they had back in kindergarten.