Category: Life, and Everything Else

Wednesday Wanderings: 3D Art, Scary Bridge, Time Traveling Particles, and Auto Mechanics and Art

~ M.A. Kropp

We have all seen those three dimensional street art pictures. Some of these are really neat because you can be part of the picture (Video by Edgar Mueller, 3D artist): 3D Sidewalk Art Would you walk across this bridge. I would not! : Scary, Scary Bridge Time travel, anyone?: Time Travel Who said auto mechanics … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: 3D Art, Scary Bridge, Time Traveling Particles, and Auto Mechanics and Art

Monday Musings: Writing, Weather, and Other Random Thoughts

~ M.A. Kropp

I have gotten to chapter three in revising this year's NaNoWriMo project. The working title is Two's Company, and it is sci-fi, specifically space opera. I've figured out a sub-plot and have started weaving that into the story. Things are getting fleshed out more, and some bumpy spots smoothed over. So, progress is being made. … Continue reading Monday Musings: Writing, Weather, and Other Random Thoughts

Monday Musings: Back to the Grind, Upcoming Stuff, Dog Park Fun, Star Wars, and Audiobooks

~ M.A. Kropp

And the holidays are officially over, I guess. Most people are back to work today. Most celebrations are over. We try to get back into the normal daily routine, after vacations and holiday travel. As much as the holidays are fun and festive and fantastic, there is a certain feeling of right about getting back … Continue reading Monday Musings: Back to the Grind, Upcoming Stuff, Dog Park Fun, Star Wars, and Audiobooks

Friday Review: 2015

~ M.A. Kropp

Just some random stats for the blog, plus a little thinking back, on the year that just went by: Blog views: 1700 Busiest day: July 6th with 34 views. The post: Cover Reveal: Circle Unbroken Total new posts: 136 The Five Most Viewed Posts: Wednesday Wanderings: Practice Smarter, Computers Writing News Stories, 3D Floor Tiles, … Continue reading Friday Review: 2015

Monday Musings: Weather, Not Gonna Make That Reading Goal, Weird Cat, and Writing

~ M.A. Kropp

The weather turned colder this weekend. No snow yet, but I am sure it is coming. I think. We are now forecast to get up into the 50's and possibly see 60 later in the week. Very odd for Christmas week. We are almost at the end of the year, and it looks like I … Continue reading Monday Musings: Weather, Not Gonna Make That Reading Goal, Weird Cat, and Writing

Monday Musings: December?, Car Troubles, (Identified) Flying Objects, and Dinner

~ M.A. Kropp

Uh, this IS December, right? I mean, I can't say I am not, on some level, enjoying the unseasonably warm temperatures and lack of snow and ice, but at the same time, this is just not right. Without heading down a rabbit hole that is not going to lead anywhere productive, I am not liking … Continue reading Monday Musings: December?, Car Troubles, (Identified) Flying Objects, and Dinner

Monday Musings: Mostly Post-Thanksgiving Stuffs

~ M.A. Kropp

Thanksgiving was, once again this year, at our daughter's house in MA. With the addition of several grandchildren who are well out of the infant seat stage, our dining room is not nearly big enough anymore. We had eleven adults, three children, and one infant. Not to imply that poor Logan is not a child, … Continue reading Monday Musings: Mostly Post-Thanksgiving Stuffs

I Am Thankful For…

~ M.A. Kropp

Well, 'tis the season for this sort of thing, isn't it? This is not your typical "thankful for" post, however. Yes, I am thankful for family, friends, and what is generally a decent life. But those things are one the thankful radar every day. No, dear ones, this thankful post is the Thanksgeeking list. And so: … Continue reading I Am Thankful For…

Friday Review: Or Not

~ M.A. Kropp

Due to technical difficulties, there will be no Friday Review this week. Technical difficulties meaning I haven't finished the book yet. Meanwhile, here's a picture of what it looked like here yesterday. Kinda like autumn, kinda like stormy, kinda like a gloomy day: ============================================================ Available now: &nbsp; <a href="https://makropp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/tn_circle-unbroken-cover-ebook.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1426" src="https://makropp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/tn_circle-unbroken-cover-ebook.jpg?w=100" alt="tn_Circle Unbroken … Continue reading Friday Review: Or Not

Monday Musings: Chili Champions and One More Cook Off, Brrrr!, and Here Come the Holidays

~ M.A. Kropp

First thing I have to do is send a shout-out to our chili friend, Scott Navaroli from Massachussetts, who became the 2015 International Chili Society Salsa champion at the World Championship in Reno, Nevada this weekend. It is always good when a champion comes from our chili family. I always thought Scott made a championship … Continue reading Monday Musings: Chili Champions and One More Cook Off, Brrrr!, and Here Come the Holidays