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Wednesday Wanderings: 18 Beautiful Photos, 99 Good Things from 2016, Flying Squirrels, and 96 Sci-fi and Fantasy Books for 2017

~ M.A. Kropp

Yes, this is really late today. Sorry. Spent the early part of the day taking the Christmas tree down. It is time, but that is always a sad day. Anyway, here are some things for you to look at: Here are eighteen really gorgeous photos: Remarkable Photos With all the negativity and bad news that … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: 18 Beautiful Photos, 99 Good Things from 2016, Flying Squirrels, and 96 Sci-fi and Fantasy Books for 2017

Wednesday Wanderings: Try a Little Kindness

~ M.A. Kropp

Since I interviewed the author of the children's book "The Kindness Can" on Monday, and I will be reviewing the book on Friday, I thought it might be fun to make kindness the theme of the week. So, what is kindness? Well, it is the act of being kind. What's kind? Let's ask the dictionary, … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Try a Little Kindness

Wednesday Wanderings: Guardians of the Galaxy 2nd Trailer, Sea Blob, Photos of the Day, and 3D Printed Legs

~ M.A. Kropp

The second trailer for "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" has been released. I don't know about you, but I can't wait for this!: GotG2 Trailer #2 And, in case you missed the first one: GotG2 Trailer #1 Here's a look at a giant "sea blob". Kind of icky and fascinating all at once: Sea Blob … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Guardians of the Galaxy 2nd Trailer, Sea Blob, Photos of the Day, and 3D Printed Legs

Wednesday Wanderings: Arctic Ice Cap News, Most Relaxing Song, Be Informed, and Wildlife Photos

~ M.A. Kropp

More disturbing news regarding the Arctic ice cap: Arctic Ice Stressed about the political, social, economic, or world climate? Need to just sit back and relax for 7 or 8 minutes? This may help: Most Relaxing Song in the World This is good advice for anyone in this internet, sound-bite, echo chamber driven world (Note- it's … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Arctic Ice Cap News, Most Relaxing Song, Be Informed, and Wildlife Photos

Wednesday Wanderings: Cuteness. Only Cuteness.

~ M.A. Kropp

Today's links will be of cuteness. Mostly animal cuteness. Click. Watch. Smile. 2016 Baby Animals Compilation What cuteness video set is complete without a baby goat trying to figure out how to jump? Baby Goat If you want to entertained non-stop, it seems you need to get your dog a trampoline: Dogs on Trampolines And, … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Cuteness. Only Cuteness.

Wednesday Wanderings: Newspaper Sculpture, Toxic Ocean Lake, Ancient Greek Mosaics, and Jupiter

~ M.A. Kropp

Ever wonder if something other than recycling or composting could be done with old newspapers? Here's your answer: Newspaper Sculpture There is a "lake" in the Gulf of Mexico that you won't want to swim in. (Yeah, the head is kinda click bait-y but I thought it was interesting, anyway): Lake in the Sea Archaeologists … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Newspaper Sculpture, Toxic Ocean Lake, Ancient Greek Mosaics, and Jupiter

Wednesday Wanderings: The Universe is Bigger than We Thought, Steampunk Dragon in France, Darker Pixar Short, and Nine Best Fantasy Series

~ M.A. Kropp

It seems we underestimated the size of the observable universe, according to this international team of scientists: The Observable Universe This happened back in June in Calais, France, but it is still cool to see a dragon horse come to life: Long Ma This Pixar short is more adult and dark than we've come to … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: The Universe is Bigger than We Thought, Steampunk Dragon in France, Darker Pixar Short, and Nine Best Fantasy Series

Wednesday Wanderings: Satisfying Video(?), Avengers/Full House Mash Up, Scotch Flavor Profiles, and Full Moon Photo

~ M.A. Kropp

This video has been called the most satisfying in the world. I'm not sure about that, but it is pretty fascinating: Satisfying Video Okay, this is too good not to share. The Avengers/Full House mash-up. I agree with the Tor.com writer- I would so watch this show. Oh, Cut. It. Out.: Avengers/Full House Confused by the number … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Satisfying Video(?), Avengers/Full House Mash Up, Scotch Flavor Profiles, and Full Moon Photo

Thursday Travels:Warsaw Uprising Tribute, LA Night Lights, Old House Restoration, and Haunted Mansion In MA

~ M.A. Kropp

Sorry about the lack of blog yesterday. The day just seemed to get away from me for some reason. But that's no reason not to give you some nice web destinations today, is it? A lovely annual tribute by the citizens of Warsaw to commemorate those lost in the Warsaw Uprising in 1944: Warsaw Uprising … Continue reading Thursday Travels:Warsaw Uprising Tribute, LA Night Lights, Old House Restoration, and Haunted Mansion In MA

Wednesday Wanderings: Europa Plumes, Secrets Under Paintings, Real Life Transformer, and Cat Bouncing!

~ M.A. Kropp

The Hubble telescope has recorded what may be major activity under Jupiter's moon Europa: Water Plumes on Europa (Which is all well and good, but I can't help thinking of 2010: "ALL THESE WORLDS ARE YOURS, EXCEPT EUROPA.ATTEMPT NO LANDING THERE.USE THEM TOGETHER. USE THEM IN PEACE." Maybe we should just leave well enough alone?) … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Europa Plumes, Secrets Under Paintings, Real Life Transformer, and Cat Bouncing!