On the pier

Early August2011029, originally uploaded by Chiara and James Hemsley.

Norah and mommy on the pier.

Please, Anna....won't you come back in?

June July 2008178, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

Anna had enough of the cold water and refused to get back in the pool. We had to do a lot of coaxing to get her back in!

Interesting Quote

"How dare you suggest that we, in the freest nation on earth, live in tyranny? How dare you call yourselves patriots and heroes? I say to you, all of you, there is nothing patriotic about hating your country or pretending that you can love your country but despise your government. There is nothing heroic about turning your back on America or ignoring your own responsibilities. If you want to preserve your own freedom, you must stand up for the freedom of others with whom you disagree, but you also must stand up for the rule of law. You cannot have one without other."

Any guesses as to who it is? Bill Clinton.

Marie Heidemann visists from Alaska

2 months old098, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

Marie, Chiara's former assistant at the University came to visit from Alaska. She is also pregnant and will give birth to a girl pretty shortly.

If They Can't Get Hurricane's Right for One Season, Why Global Warming?

Finally, somebody has asked the question (at least in a fairly well-read publication): If scientists can't even predict the year's hurricanes, why should we trust anything about the long-term forecast of global warming?

Vaclav Klaus Responds to Criticism

The President of the Czech Republic responds to reader criticism of his article form last week here.

This guy really is on to something and seems to be a voice of reason amongst people who believe in the religion of environmentalism.

The President of the Czech Republic is My Hero

This man, Vaclav Klaus, is one of the most outspoken proponents for economic freedom and he speaks out against tyranny in its modern form: Environmentalism.

Read his short opinion article to find out his well-thought out beliefs on the subject. Hopefully some of our American leaders will follow his example and come to their senses.