Tattoo Tuesday
November 29, 2022
Yesterday was Red Planet Day – that is the day that Mariner was launched. Mariner was the first spacecraft (from Earth) to land on Mars. That was in 1964.
Keeping with the astronomical theme, here are a few constellation tattoos that I found attractive.
Subtle Tattoo Tuesday
November 22, 2022
They are small. They are inconspicuous. They can be kind of cute. I am still not getting tattooed. I prefer to stand out from the crowd.
See more at My Modern Met
I’m steamed
November 21, 2022
This steam powered clock in Indianapolis, Indiana plays “Back Home in Indiana” through its steam whistles at the beginning of each hour. There is more to the story including links to other steam powered clocks at Atlas Obscura
Falconry
November 17, 2022We traveled to rural Ohio recently to learn a little about falconry. This session took place at the Medina Chapter of the Izaac Walton League. It was a thrill and a great learning experience.
The program was offered by the Ohio School of Falconry. Joe, our instructor was knowledgeable, patient, funny and kind. He obviously has a passion for the sport and also for teaching. Kudos also to his apprentice, Haley. They worked well with the birds and seamlessly geared the talk both to the 10 year old in the group, as well as the rest of us slightly older folks. We learned a lot about raptors and about the sport of falconry and the dedication needed to be successful raising and training a bird.
Here are some of the photos of the birds. I highly recommend this program.
African Augur Buzzard
Eurasian Horned Owl
Remember
November 11, 2022On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the day should be “filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory”.
For all of us who enjoy liberty resulting from others’ sacrifices, everyday is Veteran’s Day – and Thank You.
Gunsmoke and Knitting 