Author Archives: Beecher

Rustling Leaves

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Beecher

[Originally posted on Bahiyyih’s webble, but later moved here.] Chain of events: Moldy basement Eliminate moisture by grading to make water run away from house Use leftover imported dirt to make flower beds Realize that dirt is very clay-ey Decide … Continue reading →

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Little Rabbit Foo Foo

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Beecher

A few years ago, Bahiyyih and I were at Dan and Zivar’s house, and we were taking turns reading the Sunday comics. We laughed in particular about the comics that were impenetrable to us, like Judge Parker, M.D. (or something … Continue reading →

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New York is the Greenest Place

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Beecher

This weekend, I saw Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth. I highly recommend it. For adults, anyway. It’s probably too scary for young children. And today I saw an essay that makes the argument that New York City is the Greenest … Continue reading →

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More Fireworks

Posted on July 4, 2006 by Beecher

Tonight, being the Fourth, we had fireworks here in Champaign-Urbana. Maya was not interested in going, but Georgia was—the cousins were going to be there. So, even though Suzanne and Husayn and Amia were visiting, we piled our gear (and … Continue reading →

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Fireworks

Posted on July 3, 2006 by Beecher

The scene: Maya, Teresa, and Daddy are taking a walk. The sun has just set, and it is getting dark. Daddy pushes the two girls in a double stroller, with Teresa in front and Maya in back. The sound of … Continue reading →

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Movies

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Beecher

We subscribed to NetFlix a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, I still get their popups while browsing. I am kind of disappointed at that (“Check this box if you have already subscribed, so that we can stop bugging you”), but … Continue reading →

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Bringing Back Adventures

Posted on May 11, 2006 by Beecher

I spoke with Bahiyyih and the gang again this morning (which was their evening), and her instructions were that I was to bring back “adventures”. I have to admit to being a little bit intimidated with such an assignment when … Continue reading →

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An internal clamour

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Beecher

So I’m in Tokyo for a conference for work. I had no Internet connection for over a day while I travelled; in fact I don’t have one right now, as I type this — I plan to post it later, … Continue reading →

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Feathery Bird Story

Posted on April 4, 2006 by Beecher

So, during the Cold War, the Soviets and the Americans vied with each other in every field they could. If one side made an improvement in something—anything—the other side would escalate and try to outdo it. One of the less-well-funded, … Continue reading →

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Zoinks! New Server!

Posted on March 18, 2006 by Beecher

Our basement has moved. I mean the stuff on a server in our basement has moved. I’m not sure exactly where it is located, but it might be in Atlanta. You’ll have to ask these guys. Thanks to the magic … Continue reading →

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