Category Archives: Assorted Bob

Men with insight, men in granite …

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Bob Benz

You are navigating a post-apocalyptic world. Suddenly, you stumble on something as terrifying and revelatory as Charlton Heston’s discovery at the end of Planet of the Apes. A giant, bronze statue of Bob Benz with the epitaph: Bob is so … Continue reading →

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Fixing a Nook Simple Touch’s wireless connection

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Bob Benz

Lara chews through several books a week and loves her Nook. She was broken-hearted when it suddenly refused to join our wireless network (appropriately named Spiney). I Googled around a bit and found the solution to the problem here. It’s … Continue reading →

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Ben hits D.C.

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Bob Benz

Ben, my buddy from Tennessee, is visiting for Turkey Day weekend, which gave us a chance to see the Caps play last night. Washington lost, but Ben had a good time regardless and had an opportunity to rock his new … Continue reading →

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Dancing with La Muerta

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Bob Benz

It’s hard to believe the concrete chaos of Mexico City was once a large system of lakes and canals. At Xochimilco, it’s possible to get a taste of what things once were. Trajineras, boats reminiscent of Venetian gondolas, line the … Continue reading →

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Pyramid of the Sun

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Bob Benz

Emma snapped this photo of me and Lara at the base of the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan.

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Dia de Los Muertos

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Bob Benz

“Only against death does man cry out in vain.”  – Malcolm Lowry Anita seemed perplexed. Lara, Emma and I were all standing in the middle of San Gregorio Cemetery with tears streaming down our cheeks. It was all so beautiful. … Continue reading →

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Monster cars in Mexico City

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Bob Benz

At first I thought it was my imagination. Too much Day of the Dead. A car swirling around El Ángel on Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma had a distinctly dead look. Then another one. A VW Bug this time. And … Continue reading →

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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 →

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“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.

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‘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 →

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