E.T. Phone Home Driving through the French countryside, off in the distance, you would see something that, just for a moment, made you think the aliens had just landed. Just above the trees would be a large, multi-level structure that I can only guess is some type of communications tower. At least, that's what we are suppose to believe. Maybe it is a communications tower, broadcasting back to the mothership on the edge of our solar system.
Busted Everywhere you look at the Palace at Versailles, or Château de Versailles, you see the unexpected. Paintings on the ceilings, modern art and outstanding architecture are only a few examples. Walking into the courtyard towards the gardens, you notice the walls are looking back at you. Sitting on pedestals are head and shoulder busts lined in double rows. It’s not unusual to see a bust or statue outside, but I’ve never seen them lined on the exterior walls. This is just another example of the attention to detail and extravagance that went into the making of this remarkable palace.
Summer Sunset The Texas drought last year brought very few clouds. Few clouds mean visually weak sunsets. This summer has been much more normal, with the occasional rainfall. My wife no longer gives me a funny look when I run outside after dinner and look up towards that clouds. She knows I'm judging whether the skies will cooperate for a pretty sunset or not. On this evening, I thought things were looking good, so I drove up to a convenient field close to home and waited. Like the light, my hopes were fading, then out peered the sun from the lower cloud bank and everything lit up. It didn't last very long, but I was ready, so it was worth the time.
