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Wednesday Wanderings: Juno Arrives at Jupiter, Batman v. Superman, Jumping Through the Earth, and GPS Signal Twinkles

~ M.A. Kropp

Yesterday, the Juno spacecraft arrived at its destination: Jupiter. Looking forward to some really awesome photos and information as it runs through its mission: Juno Spacecraft I am (as most who know me are aware) a Marvel Comics fan, and not so much a DC fan. Not that I think there's anything fundamentally wrong with … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Juno Arrives at Jupiter, Batman v. Superman, Jumping Through the Earth, and GPS Signal Twinkles

Monday Musings: Civil War, New Furniture, and Other Odd Bits

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I saw "Captain America: Civil War" yesterday with our middle daughter. Thank you to her for giving me that as my Mother's Day present! And thank you to Marvel for releasing a new movie right around this time for the past several years, since they have been my gifts those years, too. I won't say … Continue reading Monday Musings: Civil War, New Furniture, and Other Odd Bits

Wednesday Wanderings: Jumping Horse, Ice Shards In Duluth MN, Civil War Trailer #2, and Choosing the Right Playlist for Your Work

~ M.A. Kropp

When you really, really love what you do, even if you are a horse: Jumping Horse This video of ice piling up on shore in Duluth, MN looks like shards of glass piling up Ice on Shore The second trailer for Captain America: Civil War has been out for a while, but it should be … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Jumping Horse, Ice Shards In Duluth MN, Civil War Trailer #2, and Choosing the Right Playlist for Your Work

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

Wednesday Wanderings: Best Thing To Do with Leftover Turkey, Civil War Trailer, Galaxies in Glass, and Foxes on a Trampoline

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Do you have turkey leftover from Thanksgiving? This recipe for turkey croquettes is one we have been making for years. It is a little fussy, and is best if you can do it over a couple days so they can chill thoroughly enough to handle easily, but, trust me, "your patience will be rewarded" (as … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Best Thing To Do with Leftover Turkey, Civil War Trailer, Galaxies in Glass, and Foxes on a Trampoline

Monday Musings: Weekend Madness, Spring has Sprung, and May the Fourth Be With You

~ M.A. Kropp

We were in Somers, CT for the 30th annual New England Regional Chili Cook Off this weekend. We did not cook. I was scorekeeper and the BaldMan was Chief Judge for one of the cook offs. Yes, I said "one of." There were two cook offs, both on Saturday. One in the morning and one … Continue reading Monday Musings: Weekend Madness, Spring has Sprung, and May the Fourth Be With You

Friday (Movie) Review: Zero Dark Thirty

~ M.A. Kropp

My rating: 3 of 5 stars The story of the search for and ultimate killing of Osama bin Laden by the CIA, Zero Dark Thirty was marketed as a thriller. It got pretty  good reviews, and it seems many liked it. I found it rather less than thrilling. The story focuses on Maya, an agent … Continue reading Friday (Movie) Review: Zero Dark Thirty