St. John Lateran
It’s Easter week, one of the holiest of the year, so I thought this really cool, interactive website of St. John Lateran in Rome would be appropriate to post. Plus coming down from the weekend where we hosted an annual Easter Potluck Brunch with about 40 people on Sunday; I’m writing these in advance. This is one of the most incredible virtual reality tours I’ve ever taken, especially having actually been there. It so wonderful to see all the exquisite detail and artistry again. The technology is truly remarkable in how you can get so close. Once you click on the link (it will take a minute for the picture…
C-ville
We took a trek to Charlottesville, VA to visit our son Piers, who as president of his fraternity at UVA and was hosting parents during an Open House. We arrived just in time to hear him give his speech. He did a great job with a commanding performance. I was very proud of him for what he has already accomplished. I’m starting to see him as the adult he is and it’s a fulfilling moment in a parent’s life. It brings a whole other dynamic to the relationship. We were able to spend a lot of time with him for late lunch before dinner at the popular Downtown Grille restaurant,…
V is for Visitors
“Welcome to the war…It’s us Vs them,” is the tagline in the show V on ABC. I’ve been watching this show since it first aired late last year and I can’t help but think it has parallel meaning. V stands for Visitors — alien visitors that come to earth “in peace” and they happen to look just like normal but beautiful people. The aliens have a convincing PR plan. The people on earth are suspicious and fearful at first but the Visitors act so calm, forthcoming and gracious that they soon earn the people’s trust. They even feign to help humans by sharing some of their technology with them, like…
