Quote of the Week
Some see a weed;
some see a wish.Source: Unknown
Photo Memory of the Week
Posted: 2025 Jun 07
New England asters: Not to be confused with Philadelphia fleabane.
Face Photos from Readers
Thanks to John Whitman for this slightly dismayed face from downtown Ottawa.
This space is available for other submissions.
Category Archives: Rambles
A Modest Proposal
What other 1582 innovations do we still use, unmodified? Riddle me that. Continue reading
Once or Twice
We may not be in Kansas anymore, but we could still be in Chicago. Or on Mars. Continue reading
Posted in Laughing Frequently, Thinking Broadly, Through Space, Through the Calendar
Tagged Attitudes, Science
9 Comments
It’s a Long Weekend
More help with that pesky calendar. Continue reading
Oh, Canada
Is Canada just a promising recreational property? Continue reading
Lunar Tunes
Happy Lunar New Year! As I write this it started yesterday (Saturday, Feb 10), but celebrants carry on their festivities for 15 days, so we have ample time to get with it. Continue reading
Posted in Feeling Clearly, Mortality, New Perspectives, Through the Calendar
Tagged Aging, Attitudes
10 Comments
Your 2024 Planner
Resources for enjoying 2024 palindromic dates and stuff happening overhead. Way overhead. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Through Space, Through the Calendar
Tagged Number Play, Science, Skies
4 Comments
Another Honours List
Your list may vary. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, New Perspectives, Through the Calendar
Tagged Citizenship, Community, Family
14 Comments
Wonders Brought to Life
It’s good to be in the moment. And to be outside it. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Photos of Built Stuff, Thinking Broadly, Through History
Tagged Attitudes, Buildings, Technology
10 Comments
For the Glory of the Skies
Look over: Look way over. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Nature Videos, Through the Calendar
Tagged Skies, Sunrises and Sunsets, Water
10 Comments