Just a few moments of nature watching. Pretty, isn’t it? And I didn’t even think about garlic and butter and parsley and brandy… ok, I did.

“The nocturnal Black Witch – the largest moth in the continental United States, with a wing span of six to seven inches – has been vested with a foreboding aura of darkness and mystery. It bears common names such as Mariposa de la Muerte (Butterfly of Death) in Mexico, Duppy Bat (Lost Soul) in Jamaica,… Read More Mothra Comes to Visit

“Disappearances of Argentinean citizens began in 1973, before the death of Juan Peron and continued through the presidency of his wife Isabel until such heinous human rights violations reached a head under the new military government (called the Proceso) after 1976. The repressive regime instituted a state of terror, involving kidnappings, torture, rape and drowning… Read More Church of Activists

“Now very often events are set up for photographers… The weddings are orchestrated about the photographers taking the picture, because if it hasn’t been photographed it doesn’t really exist.” – Elliott Erwitt, photographer I do wish it would all go away, this question of gay marriage. I really do. But then, that’s because, at least… Read More To Be Wed or Not

Me anda faltando plata chicha, coraje y un empujón del diablo pa’ enamorarte.” from the lyrics to Canción Zamba Del Carnaval de Duo Coplanacu Henry and I spent a lovely evening out at a small club in Palermo, El Empujón del Diablo, that features tango and other folklore music acts. The impetus, the performance of… Read More A Push from the Devil

“The United Provinces had not at this time any general conspicuous for military genius. The laurels gained by Don Antonio Gonsalez Balcarce at Suipacha were blighted at the Desaguadero. His brother, Don Martin Balcarce, was in Chili in command of Argentine auxiliaries. The victory of Don Jose Rondeau, in front of Monte Video, was the… Read More The Supremes – Track 5