I was having a conversation (with RML) last night, about people talking in a movie theatre - this person knows how I typically react, and mentioned to me they think I'm trying to be "confrontational" (by my asking the person talking in the theater, "could you please be quiet?"). No, I replied, I'm not trying to be confrontational, I'm trying to get them to "shut the heck up!" So, my question is, … [Read more...]
Baking and Banana Bread!
October 22, 2015 By
My thanks goes to Yvonne Van West, a few months ago, I was lamenting about a portion of my bananas going to waste since I tend to buy a bunch of six, but only get to eat three or four before they "over-ripe". Yvonne was brilliant in sharing with me that I could be making banana bread from the unused ones. So, I got myself a banana bread mix recently, and made my first ever batch of banana bread … [Read more...]
Passing of a great man: George Mueller
October 22, 2015 By
Back in the '80s, one of the predecessor companies of Unisys (Burroughs), bought a company called SDC (System Development Corporation) where George Mueller was the CEO, merging that firm into Burroughs, with Mr. Mueller becoming a Senior VP of Burroughs. He was at the head of NASA's endeavor to put a man on the moon in the '60s. He recently passed away. Passing of George Mueller (open in new … [Read more...]
Renewing long lost friendships (again)
October 20, 2015 By
Took an opportunity to renew a long lost friendship today by meeting a friend of mine (LE) who I'd not seen in ~nine yrs, and had a really great lunch with them. I am so glad to have reconnected with them. [I cannot remember right now that saying about long lost friendships (with starting right back where you left off), but I think some of you may know it.] P.s., We saw "Bridge of … [Read more...]
Football game mistake and internet bullying
October 19, 2015 By
Football game mistake, and internet bullying (open in new window) If you know me, you know that I really don't pay attention to football. On the other hand, I do know what is being referenced in this blog post about the UM vs. MSU game. I think it's just unimaginable that there are people who behave the way the blogger is writing about...please take a minute to read her post. It's a game - one … [Read more...]
Brownies, spreading Peanut Butter on top
October 19, 2015 By
Eating just baked home made chocolate brownies and spreading on peanut butter is so messy, but in the end, it's yummy (if you have some milk to go along with it). "Just sayin" Now, where did I put my napkin?? … [Read more...]
Excitement over new book: “Split Second”
October 18, 2015 By
You know you must be reading a good book when, at the end of Chapter three, you almost shout out "Omg," (actually I didn't shout, and it wasn't omg, but it was quite a loud "Wow!, Wow!"). Cannot remember why I chose this book as one to download as a Kindle sample (several weeks ago), but the third chapter has just succeeded in reeling me in. "Split second", Author is Douglas E. Richards. [upon … [Read more...]
Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum Closing?
October 17, 2015 By
TC MRR Museum closing article (open in new window) This is really unfortunate - I've been to this museum numerous times over the years, and actually took Lailah there last Christmas. I'm hoping they can find a way to stay there or find another place - but it would be a lot of work to move. You would think there would be some railroad/corporation (like BNSF, or Central Pacific) that could make a … [Read more...]
Pet Peeve: Typos in FB Profound meme’s
October 10, 2015 By
...the moment when you really find a profound or interesting statement, and half way through it, you see the "always there" typo or grammar error, making you grimace. Ain't those persons no ani proper engish?? … [Read more...]
Stupid Gun Control Cartoon (Bob Babas)
October 6, 2015 By
Stupid Gun Control Cartoon (opens in a new window) Bob Babas I think you know I have the utmost regard and respect for you. In my opinion, this strip represents an apples to oranges comparison. You and many others are missing the point when this example is used: not many mass murderers bring a bat or a rope or a knife to commit mass murder - because the person that wants to kill or hurt … [Read more...]
Fox News Bill O’Reilly and Gun Control
October 5, 2015 By
Fox News Bill O'Reilly & Gun Control (opens in a new window) This type of argument by Bill O'Reilly really misses the friggin point: yes, there will always be "maniacs" (not my word choice) out there and while it may be nearly impossible to prevent people like this from committing murder, we can prevent MASS murder by controlling the purchase of guns AND ammunition. A misguided person who … [Read more...]
Lunch with BFF Rick, and Chocolates
October 5, 2015 By
Was at MOA today with BFF Rick. Last time we were there I bought two pounds of assorted Lindor chocolate truffles. Told him today it was his responsibility to prevent me from doing that ever again. Not sure if he was successful or if he failed: this time I only got myself a one pound assortment (citrus, orange, raspberry, and white chocolate). Not sure if I should be thanking him or not. The goal … [Read more...]
Completely Mirrorless Camera Photog Now
October 3, 2015 By
FYI, fellow FB photographer friends: Over the summer and as of this past week, I've slowly gotten rid (via trade-in or selling) all of my DSLR camera equipment, and am now a bona fide "Mirrorless Camera ONLY" photographer (now having had my Mirrorless for the past 16 months). While I do not (yet) have the same quantity/style of lenses, I anticipate, over the next several years, the lens stable … [Read more...]
Gun Control Article and Statistics
October 3, 2015 By
Gun Control Article (opens in a new window) Great article, with statistic sources cited. Here is one thing that I wanted to copy and share: "...there isn't another country in the world with as many guns as the U.S. The U.S. comprises 5 percent of the world's population, but owns between 35 and 50 percent of the world's civilian firearms. The rate of about 97 guns per 100 people is tops in … [Read more...]
Jeb Bush
October 3, 2015 By
Wasn't there a West Wing episode where James Brolin (guest staring as the other party's presidential candidate) runs into President Bartlett in the basement of a NYC concert hall, and after learning an off duty secret service agent was just killed, says to President Bartlett in response, "gee, stuff happens." ==================================== [actually, his line was "Crime, boy, I don't … [Read more...]
New TV: “Transparent”
October 2, 2015 By
Well, I finished season one of (Amazon's tv series) "Transparent". I thought the first few episodes were visually choppy - camera was going off in all directions - maybe that was only in the first episode...but it was very distracting at first. The story seems a bit more complicated than needed - with them going into more about how messed up each of the three children's lives are (as adults) than … [Read more...]
Nightmares and Haircuts
September 19, 2015 By
Stories not to read before going to bed: hair stylist accidentally cuts a good portion of a little girl's hair off ("butchers it"), the day before "family photo session". Now, I'm afraid of going to sleep, thinking my hair stylist will be coming to get me in the middle of the night - I know I'm in need of a hair cut, but I don't want to wake up in the morning, bald! Just saying. Be careful out … [Read more...]
Signing your life away – Your signature
September 18, 2015 By
So. I'm at Cub Foods (the local grocery store), and the person (gender being withheld to protect the innocent) ahead of me is paying their bill via credit/debit card, and it's time for them to sign their life away on the pin pad device/screen thingamabob. I see them sign their full name, with beginning capital letters, and their middle initial, and then crossing their T's and dotting every last … [Read more...]
Loving the rain
September 17, 2015 By
Sitting here reading my textbooks, was listening to a video lecture, it rained on and off during the night, woke up to rain, and it's still raining, alternating between sprinkling and out and out really hard showers (with lots of wind to boot). There are times when I can open my windows such that the rain doesn't come in - love listening to the sounds (of the rain). Sitting in my kitchen, with … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous thoughts
September 12, 2015 By
Such a nice day out there today, my favorite season is fall - the temp is "just right". Too bad it only lasts 4-6 weeks here in MN. (Lol) I've got a few (good) stories to write about but I'm not doing it today. But, I'll preview them for you: First one is about my (accidentally) providing some excitement and joy to a person in my life by introducing them to something a few months ago. Maybe more … [Read more...]
