Category Archives: Thoughts

Awareness of the outside world. “IAMPETH is an international, non-profit association over 1100 members strong dedicated to practicing and preserving the beautiful arts of calligraphy, engrossing and fine penmanship. Founded in 1949, it is the oldest and largest penmanship organization in the United States.” IAMPETH: About. I know nothing about this group other that whatContinue reading “Fan Mail, The Graceful Envelope Contest 2023, Graphic Art”

Notes for volume 5.3 of Chewing Magazine Texture Meals, The Newest Food Trend – lead story, get with A about photos Tobacco, Khat, Betel Nut, & Coca, A History of Masticated Drugs – check wording on legal disclaimer Sharks & Snakes, Teeth Without Chewing Cookies, Taste vs Chompability – finalize with test kitchen. ~~~ AfterwordContinue reading “Chewing on 53, Fiction”

Awareness of the outside world. Daily Mail: AI-powered traffic lights that hold drivers on red for up to 20 seconds longer to delay their arrival in air pollution hotspots will be trialled in Britain this year, Pinkstone, 2020. ~~~ Highway 280Inverness (Birmingham) AL, USAOctober 2023 Technical Details Traffic lights. f/13.0, 1/640 sec., 66.0 mm, ISOContinue reading “Traffic, Imaging the Mundane, Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. A dog podcast, The Bitey End of the Dog. Hat tip to Amy, the blog’s Canine Advisor. ~~~ Everyone’s fine. I skipped a dog post last month. Jasmine took a turn and I wasn’t sure what to say. With older dogs, you never know. A blip could mean any dayContinue reading “Chugging Along, Dog Update”

Awareness of the outside world. Is anyone else worn out? Yesterday, I had plans to run a pile of errands after the dentist. Ha! Bought a snack and went home. One task per day is about my limit these days. Can’t decide if it’s me or the state of the world. Of course, why notContinue reading “Wednesday Wins, Rodney Copes With The Cold”

Awareness of the outside world. Given recent events, the news machine has been cranked up to high. Remember to ask, cui bono? ~~~ Milton would like it to be known that he is a driving horse, thank you very much. He will tolerate the occasional ride, emphasis on occasional. The recent bout of riding wentContinue reading “Milton Makes an Announcement”

Awareness of the outside world. cw unhappy life events. House Digest: What It Means To Put A White Pumpkin On Your Porch, Ammons, Oct. 7, 2023. ~~~ A while back, I was in Kentucky to escort Milton home. [Logistics: Shipping] While there, I went to watch the horse show in Louisville. [Spotted on the Green Shavings]Continue reading “The Deal That Got Away”