Archives: Weekly Thoughts
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Photo of the Week – Mar 6, 2023
Grand Canyon – North Rim Every bit as majestic in its own way, nowhere near as crowded or tourist-y. Views may not be quite as ‘scenic’, but they are just as awe-inspiring. Taken in Fall 2005. For a slightly different view see GrandCanyon2.
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Wild Cards! Mar 6, 2023
Krazy Pic 1 Perhaps they’ve hired a new efficiency expert? This pretty well sums it up succinctly! Krazy Pic 2 I can see why they tried a fence (lower right in pic). This could be a huge temptation! Cartoon of the Week A quick rerun, from an old standby, Peanuts: Snoopy Thinks Deep Thoughts Amazing Location of the Week This…
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Photo of the Week – Feb 20, 2023
Dunnotar Castle, Stonehaven Scotland Located on the North Sea, this amazing castle requires a brisk-but-beautiful walk from nearby Stonehaven. Taken in May 2015. For another view, with more of the North Sea, see DonnotarCastle2. For an amazing aerial view I can’t give you, see Amazing Locations in the Wild Cards below. From the Across the Pond Collection
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Wild Cards! February 20, 2023
Krazy Pic 1 Who said there was no sense of humor in medieval times?! This was built into the Abbey of Sainte Foy, Conques France, around 1050 CE. Krazy Pic 2 We’ve all seen this sign before. But there’s always a literalist, isn’t there? Cartoon of the Week Can’t tell for sure, but it sure looks like Far Side,…
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Photo of the Week – Feb 6, 2023
Big Sky Country Definite change of pace today. Not much on traditional beautiful scenery, but definitely representative of this part of Western Montana. (“Long trains and little else” was one quote I heard.) One wouldn’t guess it, but this shot was taken roughly 20 minutes south of Helena, MT, the capital city (and north of…
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Wild Cards! Feb 6, 2023
Krazy Pic 1 Pretty sure I’ve used this before, but with the current cold weather, it’s helpful to remember it could be as bad or worse on the warm side. Be extra careful on Wednesday!! Krazy Pic 2 I’m not sure this would be much of an incentive. Perhaps if you’re REALLY hungry? The Subscriber and the Krazy…
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Photo of the Week – Jan 23, ’23
Winter Sunrise I’m sure I’ve shared shots similar to this, but since this was taken in January (2017, it appears), it seems like an appropriate time to give it an encore. Taken from the Ozarks Scenes and Seasons Collection
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Wild Cards! – Jan 23, 2023
Krazy Pic 1 Have trouble making decisions? Does this make it easier – or harder? Krazy Pic 2 Looks like we have a budding young scholar here. Either that or she’s mad at her mother?! Cartoon of the Week Still time for New Year Resolutions! Foxtrot’s take is more realistic? Amazing Location of the Week Not at all sure I could…
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Photo of the Week – Jan 9, 2023
Visby, Gotland, Sweden The city of Visby on the island of Gotland off the mainland of Sweden. Has maintained roughly this look and feel since the 13th century. Taken in June, 2006. From the Across the Pond Collection.
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Wild Cards! – January 9, 2023
Krazy Pic 1 I’ve lost the location, but I think it is/was in Kentucky. “I’ll take Interesting Business Combinations for $800, Alex.” Krazy Pic 2 If you’ve seen the movie “Princess Bride”, you’ll appreciate the cleverness of this Costco employee ! Cartoon of the Week I would never pole vault, but this does sound too much like…