Archives: Weekly Thoughts
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Aunt Edna’s Wisdom – Mar 5, 2018
Reminder: Aunt Edna segments feature real quotes from an (anonymous) extended family member, put into the mouth of a fictional ‘Aunt Edna’. Dates are correct, though years are sometimes changed to disguise age. “Her father was ( . . . ), and she’s not far from the old block.” Oct 30, 2011 Referring to ‘her’…
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Wild Cards! – March 5, 2018
Today’s Krazy Pic theme seems to be diving. Make sure you ‘dive into’ all three links. Krazy Pic 1 I was a diver in college. But there’s NO WAY I’d have had the guts to do this AMAZING DIVE. Part of me cannot stand to watch this, the rest of me is repeatedly drawn back in fascination! …
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Photo of the Week – Feb 19, 2018
Durango-Silverton Railroad – Autumn in Colorado The Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad passes through some beautiful Colorado scenery. A marvelous trip!! Picture is taken in Fall ’15 on a special ‘photographer’s train’, where we were allowed to disembark several times for photo opportunities! For more scenes of this trip, the train, and the spectacular scenery, visit DSNGRR.15 From…
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Blasts from the Past (and the Future?)
Back before this space began to be filled with news & updates (& distractions [?]) from the Missouri River Adventure (and, of course the resulting book!), there were other rotating regular features here. Many of you long-time subscribers will remember Aunt Edna, It Could Be Verse, Math Tidbits, and others. I’m not sure how I…
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Wild Cards! – Feb 19, 2018
Krazy Pic 1 Man Versus Haybale . . . Haybale wins! 🙂 Krazy Pic 2 Another two-for-one KP doubleheader! What is it about doors that inspires some interesting logic? Cartoon of the Week Many of you know that Calvin & Hobbes are my favorite educational philosophers! Here, they ALSO include some (dubious?) advice for writers. Give An Opinion, Make…
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Photo of the Week – Feb 5, 2018
Hagia Sophia Cathedral/Mosque/Museum – Istanbul, Turkey Recently saw a fascinating PBS program on this incredible structure, and was reminded of our visit to Istanbul in May 2012, when this was taken. Originally constructed as a Greek Orthodox basilica under Byzantine emperor Justinian I in 537 AD. In 1453, Constantinople (previous name) was conquered by the Ottoman Empire under Mehmed the Conqueror,…
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THANKS for the Responses!
Thanks to some of you, I reached my ‘next milestone’ goal this past week. Not quite by Jan 31, as I was hoping (I missed by ONE book!), but I went over the top two days later!! Without the help I received from SIX of you subscribers, I would still not be there. And, while it’s…
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Wild Cards! Feb 5, 2018
Opening Theme: McDonald’s I confess I often (not always) try to avoid McDonald’s, at least when it comes to eating. But when they provide TWO Krazy Pics, One Fun Fact, and One Humorous Application form, I can live with it: Krazy Pics 1 & 2: A couple of interesting McDonalds signs. Actually they are also evidence…
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Photo of the Week – Jan 22, 2018
Missouri River Near Great Falls, Montana I love this stretch of the River, where it is still young, wild, and flowing through beautiful country! The shot was taken in early August, 2016, on the approach down to Carter Ferry, between Great Falls and Ft. Benton, MT. The ferry is one of three remaining free ferries…
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AME News: Osher Lifelong Learning
I have recently become acquainted with Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes. They are most interesting. For a quick overview, I quote directly from their Wikipedia entry: Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) offer noncredit courses with no assignments or grades to “seasoned” adults over age 50. Since 2001 philanthropist Bernard Osher has made grants from his foundation to launch OLLI programs at…