Archives: Weekly Thoughts
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Wild Cards! – June 3, 2019
Krazy Pic 1 A hilarious typo, freudian slip, or both? Krazy Pic 2 Clearly a wise decision, but wonder if the sign is needed? Cartoons for Father’s Day Are you familiar with the ZITS comic strip? It’s very rapidly moving up my list of all-time favorites! It can often be very funny, and sometimes touching as well. Here’s…
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Photo of the Week – May 20, 2019
Machu Picchu! A repeat, yes, but it’s been almost exactly 3 years (May ’16) that I was lucky enough to mark this off my Bucket List! 🙂 It is as amazing as advertised! (For a couple dozen more shots of Machu Picchu and other parts of Peru, see Peru2.) From the South of the Border Collection
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Wild Cards – May 20, 2019
Krazy Pic 1 Looks like this might have come from the ’50s? The original sentiment is noble (for a 50s ad, anyway?), but it doesn’t seem to be phrased too well. Krazy Pic 2 Truth in advertising, maybe? I’m just not quite sure here. 🙂 Deep Philosophical Question of the Week Am I featuring Calvin and Hobbes too much lately? …
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Photo of the Week – May 6, 2019
GRAND CANYON – NORTH RIM Not even two photos can begin to capture the majesty and awe of this place! Taken in September 2005. (Hope to be back this Fall!) From the Maine to Alaska Collection
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Wild Cards! – May 6, 2019
Krazy Pic 1 & 2 Men vs. Women: When it comes to their desks! And, when it comes to their haircuts! There’s a lot of truth here, eh? Krazy Pic 3 I’ve never had ANY desire to be a realtor. I’m now re-thinking that! The Devil Made Me Do It? At one of our recent ‘old farts’ weekly breakfasts, our…
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Photo of the Week – April 22, 2019
Twin Photos: Durango to Silverton, CO The Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad features a great ride and a wide variety of fantastic scenery. These shots were taken in Fall, 2015*. What a ride!! For a few other shots from this trip, check out DSNGRR Trip. From the Maine to Alaska Collection *(Lest you wonder: It was a Photographer’s Train. They’d…
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Wild Cards! – April 22, 2019
Krazy Pic 1 From the Archives: You may want to stay indoors Wednesday! Krazy Pic 2 This is where it might be helpful to know a little less math! Cartoon of the Week I’m not sure why Herman cartoons make me laugh so often. In this case, it might be because I once built a table like this! Brain Teasers!! Five…
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Photo of the Week – April 8, 2019
Upper Missouri River – Mid Montana This photo, taken between Helena and Great Falls, Montana on Aug 2, 2016, gives yet another glimpse of the beauty, remoteness, and youth of the River in this part of the state. Fishermen are often seen on this particular stretch. The scenery varies greatly in the short segment between…
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Wild Cards – April 8, 2019
Krazy Pic 1 Idea? Excellent! Execution of same: Not so much! Krazy Pic 2 False Advertising or Laziness?? Cartoon of the Week This would be funny, if it weren’t so darn true! At least they remembered the meeting! Puns & Math (and Puns about Math!) Three of my favorite things! I enjoyed this so much on a…
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Photo of the Week – Mar 25, 2019
Island of Burano – Italy Often called “the most colorful island of Italy”, Burano – just offshore from Venice – is famous for its lace-making. It also features its own ‘leaning tower’. Taken in May 2010. From the Across the Pond Collection