Author Archives: Bob Benz

Translations

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Bob Benz

This morning’s Wall Street Journal featured an article by Stephen Mitchell detailing the process he went through translating Homer’s Iliad. In addition to offering a fascinating glimpse into the art of translating, Mitchell provides a great tip for all writers: read … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Bob, Assorted Bob, Bookworm Bob, D.C. Bob | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off

“It seems like all this life, was just a dream …”

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Bob Benz

As all the Steve Jobs homages blur into noise, Nate Beeler’s cartoon today hits the perfect final note.

Posted in Assorted Bob, Prankster Bob, Transcendental Bob, Tribute Bob | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off

On the Edge of D.C.

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Bob Benz

Edges at the Lincoln Memorial, a photo by Suffering the Benz on Flickr. The Edges are visiting D.C., giving me and Lara a chance to do cool tourist stuff. Vivian, Lara, Tony and Kathleet look at the Lincoln Memorial.

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

King memorial

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Bob Benz

King memorial, a photo by Suffering the Benz on Flickr. I finally got a chance to see the King memorial. There’s been a lot of sniping about it. Total B.S. It’s amazing. Awe inspiring. Inspirational. Love the way he looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Fried okra, front and center

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Bob Benz

The star, a photo by Suffering the Benz on Flickr. After striking out at the grocery stores we frequent, Lara finally tracked down some okra at the farmer’s market in Arlington. This called for a feast. Lara makes the best … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments

‘My alphabetizing skills might be lacking, but I ain’t stupid’

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Bob Benz

I love reading crime stories. Especially tales like this gem that features country music, a Super Walmart and a large man in overalls. I only wish Jerry Reed were still with us to turn this into pure poetry. Like it … Continue reading →

Posted in Assorted Bob, Prankster Bob, Web Bob | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Priceless Jesus painting found in Tennessee motor home

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Bob Benz

I thought this was an Onion headline when it popped up in my RSS reader. Truth. Stranger than fiction.

Posted in Assorted Bob | 3 Comments

Phil Spector’s wall of lead

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Bob Benz

5 Artists Reportedly Held at Gunpoint by Phil Spector http://zite.to/ojb0jq via @zite

Posted in Assorted Bob | 1 Comment

Welcome to the Jungle

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Bob Benz

On cellos. This is bad-ass.

Posted in Assorted Bob, Music Bob, Web Bob | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Incredible HDR view of D.C.

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Bob Benz

I’ve dabbled a bit with HDR photography and can’t even begin to imagine how much work Drew Geraci did to create this stunning time-lapse HDR tour of the District. Great stuff. Enjoy. District 1.5 : HDR Time-lapse from Drew Geraci … Continue reading →

Posted in Assorted Bob, D.C. Bob, HDR Bob | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment