On NPR, heard an interview with Republican congressman from South Dakota who blamed Democrats for joining the efforts of 8 rogue republicans in getting rid of speaker McCarthy. The reporter missed the chance to ask the congressman why they are not voting for Jeffries as speaker which is a valid option to this current republican chaos.

As a part of parent weekend, the music department at Davidson put on a great show. This photo is of the final performance by the choir and the symphony orchestra together. Amazed that they put this together in less than 2 months.

At Davidson College for parent weekend.

Posting photo of new lock screen again, now that Apple Frames shortcut is working again for me.

Was at the Bushnell in Hartford to watch the taping of one of my favorite NPR shows, “Wait wait don’t tell me”. It was nice to be among my people - NPR nerds.

We were talking about the cost of meals and prices on the menus at the restaurants. It was quite noticeable that food was cheaper in San Antonio last week compared to here in Connecticut. It can be easily explained by just one thing ==> State minimum wage!

CT - $15.00 per hour

TX - $7.25 per hour

New lock screen

Is there an updated version of “Apple Frames” shortcut for iPhone 15?

Made a quick video from the images taken around the time when ring of fire was seen during the annular eclipse on October 14. 2023.

A few different composites of the eclipse photos.





It was just amazing to experience an annular solar eclipse aka the “Ring of Fire”.

Some photos from today’s eclipse event. I was really bummed when it started out cloudy but it nicely cleared out so we could see the “ring of fire“. Can’t wait to process all the photos and make a time lapse when I get back home tomorrow.

It was so nice to finally meet you in person, @pratik , after knowing you on the interwebs for about 20 years.

I hope the clouds clear out soon.

Quiet part of the Riverwalk in San Antonio.

Wonder how many birds crash into this building and die every day.

Back to Texas after 20+ years. Last visit was in the Summer of 2000.

Overheard at Hartford airport: “Going to Miami for the Dolphins game.” My thought was “What?!?! and why?!”

If I told them I am flying to San Antonio to watch the Solar eclipse, their reaction probably would be the same “What?!?! and why?!”

Today’s #bikeride : Usual 20 mile ride

Beautiful sunny Fall day. Felt so good to ride today.

Listened to part1 of a podcast called The Big Dig that was featured on 99%Invisible. Good historical information about the interstate highways and one of the biggest public works project in Boston.

Received the updated COVID vaccine. Still remember all the excitement from the time when the first COVID vaccine became available.