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Friday Fun Link – Top Five Experiments In Space

I recently read Scott Kelly’s “Endurance” which is a combination of a traditional autobiography along with with a travelogue about his record-breaking year-long experience in space. This book was recommended in an article I read early in quarantine as a great way to maintain perspective during the pandemic by learning about someone who basically went […]

Posted 04 September 2020 § FridayFunLink § Jobs § MemoryLane § PopCulture § Technology § Travel § United States § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: ,

10 Things I Love About Our Various Google Nest Devices

When we bought our new house, we also got a much faster Internet connection which is part of the reason I started getting more into smart home devices – Internet-enabled security cameras, multi-coloured LED lights we can control remotely, smart TVs and eventually about half a dozen various Google Nest smart devices placed strategically around […]

Posted 02 September 2020 § Internet § List § Technology ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: ,

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Stop Thief! Board Game (1979)

Came across an ad for this board game on a local buy/sell board. They wanted $75 (!) for this “classic” game so obviously not going to be picking it up. But it did bring back fond memories of playing it as a kid.  Is it any wonder I came to love technology and gadgets so […]

Posted 16 July 2020 § MemoryLane § Randomness § ThrowbackThursday § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: ,

Saturday Snap – Camper Underwater?

The RV that Shea and I recently upgraded to has some sexy blue interior lights that make it seem more like you’re in a deep diving submarine than an above-ground vessel!

Posted 06 June 2020 § Family § Humour § Photo § SaturdaySnap § Shea ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

Music Monday – “The joint is really jumpin’, the cats are going wild/The music really sends me, I dig that crazy style,”

One of the greatest, most influential rock stars of all-time… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BfyPVwE68Y “Ready Teddy” – Little Richard

Posted 11 May 2020 § MemoryLane § MusicMonday § News § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: ,

Friday Fun Link – Stay Home And Avoid Coronavirus With These Fun Web Sites

Lots of ones I hadn’t heard of before on this list!

Posted 03 April 2020 § FridayFunLink § Internet § List § Technology ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , , ,

Saturday Snap – ElevateBoarding

At a time when people should be minimizing any activities that may result in a preventable trip to the hospital, Shea and I have mixed feelings about seeing Pace get his skateboard out now that spring seems to be here. Honestly, he’s pretty skilled and safe (notwithstanding how it looks due to the timely snap […]

Posted 28 March 2020 § Family § Humour § Pace § Photo § SaturdaySnap § Sports ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: ,

Normally I’d Save A Post Like This For Music Monday…

…but this feels unique enough to deserve a stand-alone post:  

Posted 02 February 2020 § PopCulture § Randomness ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

Fossilized Opal Dinosaur Tooth

Considering I barely passed Geology 101 with a 51% to get my undergrad science credit (whew!), I spend a lot of time these days thinking about dinosaurs, geologic time, and the makeup of our planet. I know we’re hardwired for it as a species but I also think a lot about how all humans (hi!) […]

Posted 22 January 2020 § Photo § Wisdom ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , ,

Sorry, @officialRPL, I have a new favourite “RPL”

Radiohead has launched the Radiohead Public Library – a massive online archive of streaming albums, music & concert videos, rarities, merchandise and much more. Here’s a list of ten things that are getting fans very excited about this new site. And just for the heck of it, something not on the RPL site but instead, […]

Posted 21 January 2020 § Internet § Library § MemoryLane § PopCulture § Technology § UK ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: ,