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It's so wrong that it's right!! :D

January seems to often be a time of reflection, sometimes coupled with resolutions, as we ponder where we are, where we have been, where we (think we) are going, and what we might like to change. This year in particular I have been thinking about the myriad mistakes I've made in my life, and I...

A simple mnemonic to help you remember each of the five Great Lakes... :D :D

We haven't had a real tree the last few years since they jumped so much in price, so we just have the pre-lit fake one visible through the front window. I'm only coming back here because I watched a clip on YT about things changed by "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and one of them was that it had...

My license came up for renewal last November, and due to my age I had to go in person to renew it (I'm not sure of the details of the algorithm, but if you'll be over 70 by the *next* renewal then you have to go in person and pass the eye test). I went ahead and got the REAL ID version, and one...

He just turned 100, and I for one am very happy he is still with us. Keep at it, Mr. Van Dyke!

In July of 2025 a first class stamp went to 78¢. There's an increase in a couple of weeks on all USPS shipping services, but a letter will remain at 78¢ at least until July 2026. Happy New Year!

This one took me a beat or two... :D

What? No, I just have an old Mustang in my garage. It doesn't even run...

This tangent has its own arc, does it not? ;)

Fred sometimes liked to feel married, though he didn't really want all the associated baggage...

Do you sine your work? ;)

How exciting is this? It's a backup valve for a pool sweep, ours just broke. Hopefully I can fish out the business end without having to get in the water... it's quite cold!

^^^ I was working a different angle...

RIP to the many dead in the wake of the tragic fire that erupted at a bar as mostly young people celebrated the New Year in Crans-Montana in the Swiss Alps. I keep thinking of the many families shattered by this event, including those who will have long recoveries from serious burn injuries...

Philanthropist Morris Kahn has died, presumably from old age, at 95. A creative guy with lots of money, in his later years he focused on philanthropy particularly in the fields of science and medicine. RIP, Mr. Kahn, with thanks for all you tried to do. Condolences to your friends, family and...

Native American politician Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Senator and House), Colorado, died December 30 aged 92. He was quite a statesman and was typically a voice of reason; when I saw his name I remembered him from when I lived in Colorado. He was also a veteran and went to the 1964 Tokyo games...

"Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every year find you a better [person]." (Benjamin Franklin)

Very cool...erm, hot! :) https://bbc.com/news/articles/c62vx0pgyrgo

I always fall asleep before midnight. Sometimes it's 22 hours before midnight, but it's still before midnight...

Sheesh, the spammer thief even labels their message as from a trusted sender to try and dupe you. I'll vote for anyone who promises to hunt these people down and lock them away for at least five years for any knowing part in propagating this crap. Heck, I might even contribute to their campaign!

Also a brilliant candidate for the Marriage thread... ;)