Quote of the Day: 4 December 2020 #QotD

“Restrictions on economic freedom inevitably affect freedom in general, even such areas as freedom of speech and press.” -Milton Friedman
[If they care so little for your economic freedom, it is a good indication of how much they value your freedom in general.]

#APicADay 2020: Day 338

 I hauled The pup out on a walk this afternoon. Just as the sun was getting too low to be all that helpful.

Today's image:

Fuji X-T3 with XF 55-200 @ 200mm, f/4.8, 1/26 s, and ISO 640

There are a few rose bushes still pushing out new buds. I don't know why.

Fuji X-T3 with XF 55-200 @ 172mm, f/4.7, 1/10 s, and ISO 160

There's evidence that Christmas is just around the corner.

Fuji X-T3 with XF 55-200 @ 90mm, f/3.9, 1/14 s, and ISO 160

Some oaks doggedly hold onto their leaves.

Fuji X-T3 with XF 55-200 @ 172mm, f/4.7, 1/30 s, and ISO 640

And there are rhododendrons and azaleas that have started blossoming. I guess they have been fooled by the length of the day somehow.

Quote of the Day: 3 December 2020 #QotD

“BIGOT, n. One who is obstinately and zealously attached to an opinion that you do not entertain.” -Ambrose Bierce
[Mr. Bierce is quite insightful. This realization also makes the charge far less powerful when leveled against you.]

#APicADay 2020: Day 337

 I loaded the kids up into the stroller and headed out into the last light of the day.

Today's image:

Fuji X-T3 with XF 55-200 @ 55mm, f/4.0, 1/120 s, and ISO 160

This little pagoda sits in a front yard that used to be very overgrown. Things have been trimmed back significantly, and now it is actually visible.

Fuji X-T3 with XF 55-200 @ 74mm, f/4.5, 1/6 s, and ISO 160

These are just some fronds from a tuft of grass I thought were interesting.

Quote of the Day: 2 December 2020 #QotD

“All you have to do is follow the instructions and then disobey the instructions whenever you feel like it.” -You Suck at Cooking
[So, good luck figuring out when it will work, and when it won't.]

#APicADay 2020: Day 336

 I couldn't get my kids to go on a walk with me today, but the neighbors have a bird feeder. I thought I would be all set.

Today's image:

Fuji X-T3 with XF 55-200 @ 200mm, f/4.8, 1/300 s, and ISO 160

I could have stopped down the aperture a bit, but I don't think my composition suffers from a depth of field that is too shallow. This intrepid little fellow is the only bird that stuck around when I came out to take a look, and none of the others came back the whole time I was there to take a picture. Silly, skittish creatures.

Quote of the Day: 1 December 2020 #QotD

“I have usually proceeded on the principle that persons who possess sense enough to earn money have sense enough to know how to give it away[.]” -Booker T. Washington
[Happy Giving Tuesday! I find this message from Mr. Washington to be quite empowering. So, don't allow others to steal that power with a guilt trip.]