We went to Lancaster on Sunday. This is the Lancaster in Pennsylvania which has the LANK-ister pronunciation and is closed on Sundays. There's not a gate or sign or anything about it being closed, but I assure you it is...almost. We hit the museum/visitor center and a cool modern antique shop plus an 'upscale thrift' store that was actually quite useful - everything that was available. I imagine we'll be back to hit the whole enchilada of galleries and Central Market and whatnot, ie on any day but Sunday. (FWIW This was a major blow to my capitalist world view, but I embrace all cultures and have made my peace with a town that doesn't conform to the views of my figurative wallet.)
A cool milestone passed a few days back: post 1500. I wasn't going to say anything about it but then this morning I read of the closure of GeoCities, which was #1 on the list of free hosting ISPs when Nate brought theNet magazine into sophomore business class. The obits today are full of lamentations over lost flashing 'under construction' GIFs and the erasure of a huge original chunk of the internet; I am happily clinging to a portion of history but don't mind the slick new graphics, hidden frames, and borderless tables which have replaced banner ads and clip art.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009