Archives: Weekly Thoughts
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Photo of the Week- Nov 27, 2023
Lighthouse at Portofino, Italy Have you seen any of the PBS series Hotel Portofino? (Also on Netflix, I think.) They frequently show this lighthouse, and I thought I distinctly remembered having a shot of it on our visit in 2003. Sure enough . . .! Taken in May 2003. From the Over the Pond Collection Portofino…
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Wild Cards! November 27, 2023
Krazy Pic 1 This will produce an interesting first reaction! Look closely and you can see what’s going on. Krazy Pic 2 Venice! What an amazing city! Well, maybe not for everyone? Cartoon of the Week Thinking of knitting a sweater as a Christmas gift? I’ve not done any knitting, but the ZITS comic strip suggests it’s not an…
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Photo of the Week – Nov 13, 2023
Scottish Sunset in Outlander Country Unbeknownst to us, our visit to Central Highlands of Scotland put us in the area where the hit series Outlander was filmed. Indeed, as it turns out, this beautiful shot was taken on the very hill which was the initial focal point for the show’s beginning – where Claire was transported…
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Wild Cards! Nov 13, 2023
Krazy Pic 1 Several possible conclusions here? What’s your favorite? Krazy Pic 2 Mom’s relaxing time in the park – who needs to carry a portable playpen? Bonus Krazy Pic Two Mailings in a row for a Bonus Pic! It’s not really a ‘Krazy Pic’, but it will cause you to do a double-take or two. If you’re a fan…
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Photo of the Week – Oct 30, 2023
Norwegian Countryside – Myrdal Station Myrdal is the final (and highest) stop on the famous Flam Railway. Small station – magnificent countryside. Taken on Sep 10, 2023. From the Across the Pond Collection
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Wild Cards! Oct 30, 2023
Krazy Pic 1 I’ve gotta say this looks like an official document. I wonder how many responses they get with the first choice? 🙂 Krazy Pic 2 I’m just not sure about this. I am a senior citizen, but I think I’ll pass until I learn more! Bonus: Krazy Pic 3 Recently sent to me by subscriber Connie Hitts, and…
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Photo of the Week – Oct 16, 2023
The Strokkur Geyser – Iceland Erupting every 8 minutes, this geyser is perhaps the most dramatic sight in the Geysir Hot Spring Geothermal Area in Haukadalur Valley of Iceland – about an hour’s drive east of Reykjavik, the capital. But it is not the only fascinating feature of this area, featuring another even-larger-but-much-less-active geysir, lots of…
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Wild Cards! – Oct 16, 2023
Krazy Pic 1 You don’t quite notice this at first. Let’s hope there’s no connection between the two signs! Krazy Pic 2 Kind of a mixed message here? Makes it a little hard to plan. (Are you familiar with Schrodinger’s Cat in Physics? Perhaps you have to enter to find out!) Cartoon of the Week Herman is almost always good…