proof positive

......that my iMac is not invincible. Was in the shop early October and they couldn't replicate this little problem. Now it happens several times in the first 20 minutes that I boot up. Even if I've not opened any applications or browsers. Can we say new hard drive? Logic board? what? what?!

one fine day, redux

(well in case the above never comes to life, here's one from good ol' photobucket)

This bridge is one of several in this town that spans the Willamette River.

Yes, in broad daylight with traffic whizzing past.