My take on governor Rod Blagojevich & Roland Burris

I know all I need to know about the judgment of Mr. Roland Burris when I see him standing there, insipid grin on his face, beside that sleazeball Rod Blagojevich. The two of them should be ridden out of state on the same rail.

First watercolor pencils art - Kew Gardens London

Just putting this up in case anyone mnight like it. Did it with these crazy watercolor pencils, which are quite fun. Just a beginner ... so ... no nasty comments or laughing will be tolerated, and any perpetrator of such will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Space Shuttle Endeavour piggy-backed over my head yesterday in Texas

What a sight it was in the clear, late-Fall Texas sky. Called to mind when I saw the Concorde flying low outside London.

What's the NFL rule on this?

OKay, a defensive lineman jumps offsides and the referee throws a penalty flag - sometimes the play is stopped, and sometimes the quarterback gets a "free play" and will usually throw the ball deep. Why the different calls? Have always wondered . . .