Happy Fourth of July

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!! ???? Let us use this day to rededicate ourselves to the hopes and dreams of our republic, even as we face its historic and current shortcomings. Or as President Obama once said… “So let us summon a...

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Words to Live by: Seneca

So, so true. Full quote: Indeed I desire to transfer every one (books) to you; part of my joy in learning is that it puts me in a position to teach; nothing, hoever outstanding and however helpful, will ever give...

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Great Rock Poster

Saw this the other day on the Wedgewood neighborhood of Seattle, and I have no idea who the bands Gurdian Alien or Nurse Ratchett are, but judging by their poster, I love them already. Total oldschool DIY rock poster....

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My Mother-in Law Watching Motocross

The other dayafter going out for a bit I returned home and found my mother-in-law happily watching motocross. Something that she has shown no interest in before. But she was happily enjoying herself watching it. So I’ll chalk it...

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Words to Live By, Napoleon

Good reminder that there is one thing you can never recover or get back and that is time. Originally heard the quote in the great Daily Stoic video: "21 Stoic Quotes to Live Your Life By" from the...

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Words to Live by Juvenal

Memento mori, no matter our ambitions, death equalizes all as Juvenal reminds is in Satire book IV. Originally heard the quote in the great Daily Stoic video: "21 Stoic Quotes to Live Your Life By" from the ever...

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A Terrible Rummikub Draw

I love games. I love playing games. I particularly enjoy Rummikub. A delightful mix of colorful numbers, deceptively simple strategy, and a fair ammount of luck. Be that as it may, this has to be one of the worst draws...

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Georgetown Steam Plant Virtual Tour

This is pretty cool you can virtually tour the historic Georgetown Steam Plant! They used to have regular tours, but they've been curtailed for now, but hopefully soon they'll start up again. This is a really fun alternative! Well...

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Tugs on the Dock

Saw a couple of tugs on the Seattle waterfront and it seemed rather picturesque. Love the lines on the dock.

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Random photo

Here's a photo I took a few years ago, pre-pandemic naturally. It was at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in part of the newly renovated area Concourse N, formerly known as the North Satellite. I loved the colors, I thought Alaska...

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