Tag: Photography

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: Maine Coon Cat Photos, Badminton Explained, Dr. Who Video Feels, and Designs with Light

~ M.A. Kropp

These photos of Maine Coon cats really do make them look like magical animals: Cat Photos With the Summer Olympics going on, I think it is time for this epic badminton rant from a few years ago. Mary Carillo, you are awesome- and completely on point: Badminton Rant This fan make Dr. Who video contain … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Maine Coon Cat Photos, Badminton Explained, Dr. Who Video Feels, and Designs with Light

Wednesday Wanderings: Cute Cheese Ad, Neil Gaiman on Reading, Thunderstorms, and Mars Rover Pictures

~ M.A. Kropp

This is one of the best commercials ever: Mouse Trap I guess it is no big surprise that I am a great admirer of Neil Gaiman. Not only is he a most imaginative writer, but he also has wise words to say on many things. Here are some of his thoughts on reading and why … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Cute Cheese Ad, Neil Gaiman on Reading, Thunderstorms, and Mars Rover Pictures

Wednesday Wanderings: Social Interaction and the Immune System, Earth Photos, Ice Bucket Challenge Pays Off, and Neil DeGrasse Tyson on Food and Wine

~ M.A. Kropp

In a follow-up to the discovery that the brain and the immune system are linked, this research seems to indicate that the immune system may control some part of social interaction (Do excuse the click baity headline. The article is interesting.): Immune System and Social Interaction Some really cool photos from the BBC's Earth Capture … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Social Interaction and the Immune System, Earth Photos, Ice Bucket Challenge Pays Off, and Neil DeGrasse Tyson on Food and Wine

Monday Musings: He’s a Travelin’ Pup

~ M.A. Kropp ~ 2 Comments

We took Lambeau to Arlington, VT on Saturday for the Vermont State Chili Cook Off. He loves cook offs. People fuss over him, and he gets lots of attention from the cooks. We were originally planning to stay overnight on Saturday since this is a late turn-in cook off, but there was some question as … Continue reading Monday Musings: He’s a Travelin’ Pup

Wednesday Wanderings: New Dinosaurs with Odd Horns, DC-3 Wreck in Iceland, Bloody Mary, and Evil Packaging

~ M.A. Kropp

Two newly discovered triceratops relative had some weird horns: Horned Dinosaurs There is a wreck of a US Navy DC-3 in Iceland that has become a kind of pilgrimage site. Here's one person's story and pictures of the eerily beautiful wreckage: DC-3 Wreck Do you like a Bloody Mary with your  Sunday brunch? I do, … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: New Dinosaurs with Odd Horns, DC-3 Wreck in Iceland, Bloody Mary, and Evil Packaging

Friday Review: Isn’t. So, Here, Have Some Pretty Pictures Instead

~ M.A. Kropp

I am a bit behind on reading right now, and have gone through the small backlog of reviews, so I got nothing for today. I'll give you a few pretty pictures from around here, taken over the last few days, in place of a review, okay? Have a lovely weekend. We will resume our regular … Continue reading Friday Review: Isn’t. So, Here, Have Some Pretty Pictures Instead

Monday Musings: Pretty Pictures

~ M.A. Kropp ~ 2 Comments

Just a few pictures I have taken recently on my walks with Lambeau. Spring is springing right along here in MA.   This my window box- ranunculus, white bacopa, and yellow and blue pansies. I like pansies with faces better than the solid color ones. And just because it has decided it likes its new … Continue reading Monday Musings: Pretty Pictures

Monday Musings: A Spring Bike Ride

~ M.A. Kropp

We took the bikes out for the first ride of the season yesterday. We didn't ride much last year, and that was too bad because it is fun. We have TerraTrike Rovers, and they are really great bikes. I love the recumbent seats. It's far better on my back than a conventional bike, and the … Continue reading Monday Musings: A Spring Bike Ride