Monthly Archives: January 2020

This morning in -40 Edmonton windchill which begins to freeze lungs within 2 mins. And in Australia, where wildfire smoke is spreading across the Southern Hemisphere. A kaff-kaff ‘gift’ from Aus. Will that be the way of our final mass … Continue reading →

The 1919 Chicago Red Sox and the 2017 Houston Aeros. Moral corruption will never be expunged from the sports world. Individuals and teams will cheat to win. Winning is everything. And technology exists to be used and exploited for corrupt … Continue reading →

What an excellent, timeless book about Maine farm life through the seasons! Wonderful detail and imagery, complete with philosophical wisdom and observations, still relevant to modern living. “In spite of rain and cloud, the spring draws near. In the wet … Continue reading →

Written by Wilde while reviewing his life from prison in De Profundis, his memorable long letter to Lord Alfred Douglas. “The gods had given me almost everything. I had genius, a distinguished name, high social position, brilliancy, intellectual daring; I … Continue reading →

Drawing his aunt’s rabbit from a cellphone photo.

The ltd. ed. Voyager Golden Record book (left: cover illustration of how aliens could play the records; right: the contents of the Golden Record reproduced on 2 CDs) Translated into easy-to-read English sentences from the original German book with color … Continue reading →