Stephen's Thoughts

Picto Diary - 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 January 2020 - 9:15 AM. Glorious.

9:15 AM. Glorious.

"Jallianwala Bagh," 1919 - The Real Story by Kishwar Desai

Desai's book points out many examples of seeming shocking treatment of colonials as British authorities tried to maintain control of a rapidly deteriorating situation in Amritsar. 

"The Great Fear of 1857" by Kim A. Wagner

Resulting from heavy handed trade requirements and growing Christian missionizing, there grew an unease amongst the peoples of North India that the EIC threatened their way of life and their religious beliefs. 

"The Deserter" by Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille

I'm reminded of a quote from Frank Herbert's book/movie "Dune,".... there are "plans within plans..." not all is as straightforward as it is supposed to be.

Picto Diary - 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 January 2020 - DV Report

Sixteenth day on the DV mountain and I'd have to say, overall, the experience has been quite good.

Picto Diary - 29, 30, 31 December 2019 - Last Ski Days of the Decade

Holiday week crowds not overwhelming if you know where to go.

Picto Diary - 25, 26, 27, 28 December 2019 - Merry Christmas

Opening gift. "Lump of Coal' brand soap.

Picto Diary - 21, 22, 23, 24 December 2019 - Scott Rogers, in Memorium

Rest in peace, Scotty. You will be missed.

Picto Diary - 17, 18, 19, 20 December 2019 - Deer Valley Return

Probably my best start to a ski season in twenty years.

Picto Diary - 15, 16 December 2019 (2) - Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, New Delhi

The President’s Bodyguard has completed two hundred and forty two years of distinguished service.

2019 - India - Horn Bill Festival

Picto Diary - 15 December 2019 (1) - National Rail Museum, New Delhi

Drums did OK at this, apart from taking a curve at 90 kph and taking out a couple of elephants on the track.