Friday, May 16, 2003

Renewing Griffith Observatory: Here’s an

Renewing Griffith Observatory: Here’s an article with some interesting models of the work being done on one of America’s finest buildings.  Yes, it’s in Los Angeles, they have cool stuff there.  Like the “Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater” to be built underground atop Mt. Hollywood, according to these plans.  Okay, I love the observatory and the view and the history and the whole thing.  But I can’t get Nimoy’s bit from the Simpsons out of my mind. *** “The cosmic dance continues.” “Can I sit next to somebody else?” *** or *** (Quimby:) “May the force be with you.” (Nimoy) “Do you even know who I am?” (Quimby) “Yeah, weren’t you one of the Little Rascals?” *** Sorry Len, I’m fatally distracted from your unquestioned accomplishments.  Homer’s monorail costume is just too powerful, even for your dour telepathy.