Where Cedar Creek Falls

In a small country town in outback Australia a young man is confronted with the fact that his father is missing presumed dead. In the face of all the evidence to the contrary he is convinced this is not the case and sets out to discover the truth for himself.

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Playing for Change

Bring It On Home Roger Ridley performing on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. Play for Change asked if he would perform John Lennon’s version of “Stand By Me,” which would become the framework of the first Song Around the World. They were so blown away by his presence and enthusiasm toward music and his audience they filmed and recorded his entire set!

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Geastrum Triplex

Geastrum triplex is a fungus belonging to the genus Geastrum, or earthstar fungi. First described in 1840 as Geaster triplex, several authors have suggested that Geastrum indicum, described in 1832, is the legitimate name for the species. Immature fruit bodies are spherical—somewhat resembles puffballs with pointed beaks—and are partially or completely buried in the ground.
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