Theater: R. Buckminster Fuller by Richard

Recently, Frances and I enjoyed the play R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe performed by the San Jose Repertory Company. The play was written and directed by D.W. Jacobs and starred Ron Campbell as the main character.

R. Buckminster Fuller, called Bucky by his friends, was a 20th century inventor and visionary in solving global problems.

The character of R. Buckminster Fuller, was portrayed by Ron Campbell and we were wowed as he moved from subject to subject during the performance.

The play covered 2 hours (plus a 20 minute break) and was so interesting, I was ready for more!

For my self, I am interested in all the various scientific fields depicted during the production. I would recommend this play to any one who has an interest or curiosity about the fields of science.

When the play ended, Ron Campbell received a standing ovation which was well deserved.

[Editor's note: This story was written by Richard]



R. Buckminster Fuller:
The History (and Mystery) of the Universe

The Snail Mail Birmingham Blues

Foreword

Snail mail is nearly gone, replaced by instant messaging, texting, Skyping, on-line orders, automatic bill pay, e-mail, voice mail and overnight delivery. The wonderful anticipation of the post delivery is an experience new generations will hardly be aware of. Today, you order something on-line; it arrives the next day. You want to ask your friends to go out, you send a Twitter or Facebook invite; replies are nearly instantaneous.

There was a time when we knew the mail delivery person. They came to our door bringing news from far away, dreaded bills and sometimes a bit of neighborhood info along with the weekly store ads that were so important for managing tight budgets and limited assets. They came rain or shine, wind or sleet. They knew our names and we knew theirs. They watched as neighborhood children grew up and went off to follow their own paths. They kept an eye on the seniors that lived on their circuit as they made their way door to door. We cheered them when they retired and greeted the new postal delivery person with respect and honor.

A time gone by....

[Editor's note: The Foreword was written by KimB.]

A small homage to the lost days when waiting for the post was an important part of the day.

The Snail Mail Birmingham Blues

I got the blues, the Birmingham blues
waitin' on a letter with the latest news.
I got the blues
Waitin' on a letter from you

Down in the Valley,
Where wild flowers grow,
You can hang your head over
and hear the wind blow,

My forty foot castle reaches the sky,
And I wait and wait for mail to come by,
But I got the blues,
Just awaitin' for a letter from you.

My red, red roses faded from view,
The blue, blue violets faded too
But Angles know that I say true,
The Angles know that I love you,

I got the blues the Birmingham blues,
Waitin' for a letter from you.

I'm not askin' for the Holy Grail,
Only a letter, sent by mail
I got the blues, the Birmingham blues
Waitin' on a letter from you.

Marion Bigelow February 2014

There has been a slight delay...

[Note: Editor's Post]

Sorry... It's actually a long delay and it's all on the part of the Editor. Moi.

Soon we will be back going "Full Gas On" and getting the stories out that MrsB has ready to go and catch up on all the latest doin's hither and yonder.

As a sneak preview here's some of the photos for upcoming posts in:

So How Does Your Garden Grow?

Spring Tulips and Freesias 2014

Taters Will They Be A Success?

Taters Will They Be A Success?

KimB Editor