About 750 words (without the links at the end), or a 3-minute read at 265 words per minute. I listen to a fair number of podcasts, usually when I work out, doing maintenance chores, or when whatever I'm doing doesn't occupy the totality of my attention. Podcasts are a great way to expose oneself to... Continue Reading →
Tiny Thoughts 16 — Addendum
I feel I must point something out regarding TT-16 . . . at no point was I defending Israel in the totality of their actions. What I referenced was the propensity for many (too many) to blindly assign blame to Israel no matter what happens. The hate and readiness to assume — and assign —... Continue Reading →
Tiny Thoughts 16 — Imagine, if you will . . .
(1,100 words – about a 4 minute read if reading at 265 words per minute) . . . December 7, 1941. The nation is in shock. People are scared about a possible large-scale invasion and still reeling from a devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. An attack on a military installation and naval resources. Those old... Continue Reading →
Note 20 Photos and some thoughts — Part 1
For them not interested in reading, you can see the photos in THIS<<link SmugMug Gallery. For a SmugMug slideshow, click HERE<<link. When you click the link, it will open in a new window, and you have two options:1) Manually scroll through the photos by clicking the "<" and ">" symbols to the left or right of the... Continue Reading →
A pressure-relieving rant
It might be evident to some that I've consciously retreated from commenting on current affairs. Well, mostly. I'll throw the odd jab here and there, but I don't address specific topics, not even when those topics dominate the news and/or are of supreme importance to humanity in general. But don't be fooled. Inside, I have... Continue Reading →
Bugs, Bees, Birds, Flowers, and Thoughts – Part 6 of 7
For them not interested in reading, you can go directly to the SmugMug Gallery HERE. These photos are added to the D7500 camera samples Gallery since they are taken exclusively with that camera. For a SmugMug slideshow click HERE. When you click the link, it will open in a new window. If you want the full experience, keep... Continue Reading →
Bugs, Bees, Birds, Flowers, and Thoughts – Part 2 of 7
For them not interested in reading, you can go directly to the SmugMug Gallery HERE. These photos are added to the D7500 camera samples Gallery since they are taken exclusively with that camera. For a SmugMug slideshow click HERE. When you click the link, it will open in a new window. If you want the full experience, keep... Continue Reading →
Bugs, Bees, Birds, Flowers, and Thoughts – Part 1 of 7
For them not interested in reading, you can go directly to the SmugMug Gallery HERE. These are added to the D7500 camera Gallery since they are taken exclusively with that camera. For a SmugMug slideshow click HERE. When you click the link, it will open in a new window and you have two options: 1) Manually scroll through... Continue Reading →
Oh, whatever shall we do?
Believe it or not, this is by request. Also, lots of words (3,135 of them). Also, it's my opinion . . . which means I meander in thought. I put this together rather quickly so if you find fault with it . . . well, I won't be surprised. Anyway, coming from a friend, the... Continue Reading →
About sitting and kneeling
There's a brouhaha going on about some people kneeling or sitting during the playing of the National Anthem. I won't go into the discussion about the "why" they are doing it as that merits its own post, but I do want to briefly touch on the incensed reaction from various quarters. Primarily, conservatives. And our... Continue Reading →
I think all the time
That's not unique, and yet . . . I get the feeling most people aren't thinking about the things I think about or — if they are — they're not thinking about them the same way. Let me get the following out of the way: I am not saying I'm right, not claiming to be... Continue Reading →
Pascal’s Wager and other stuff
If one is an atheist . . . wait, I need to back up. I need to explain something basic. A theist is a person who believes there exists at least one god. An atheist is a person who does not believe any gods exist. I define the words because people ascribe values to words that go beyond... Continue Reading →
Flowers and Thoughts Part 2 — We’re Doomed! Doomed, I Tell You!
I started this post before the suicide bomber attacked children in Manchester, England. I took a few days off from blogging because — like most people these days — I feel the equivalent of battle fatigue and the attack put a literal and deadly stench on it. That's also why this is a relatively short... Continue Reading →
I am, therefore, I muse
I never know how to introduce these posts. One could well argue that the point of these posts, the purpose for their existence, is to show off a few photos. On the other hand, given their quality, one could rightly assume the photos are but sacrificial offerings to the brilliant musings therein . . . you know,... Continue Reading →
Random observations and tiny rants
Ideas, opinions, and insight into the human condition stem from the flow of sensory and cognitive inputs crossing the path I travel. Occasionally, I feel like sharing them. The opinions, not the inputs; look up your own data. Yup! Another opinion piece. For them tired of my written words, there is a small gallery of... Continue Reading →
Disperser Tracks 