19 May 2007

Another day, another giant pink tent in Hyde Park


It's the finish line for the MoonWalk, London's overnight marathon in which the walkers wear decorated bras--even the men. I missed out on my chance to walk it this year, so I volunteered to staff it instead.

05 May 2007

What happens after 40 beers?


Back at MIT for a long weekend and lots of bonding with old friends. Took a couple of strolls past the Stata Center. Campus architecture is most definitely cooler than it used to be.

22 April 2007

Marine biologists take cues from Pixar


Did aquarium planners always put Dory, Nemo and Marlin together?

17 April 2007

They're good luck. No, really.


People hang these things on their houses in Provence. You're lacking a sense of scale so let me tell you they're nearly a foot tall each. Seriously big fake insects. Makes you wonder exactly what herbes they're famous for after all.

15 April 2007

Glorious day


Anyone who thinks London has bad weather has never been here in spring. Today is just plain achingly beautiful. Here a shot from Paddington Street Garden on my way home from Waitrose.