Category: art

To the Moon and back

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The Artemis astronauts sent back still photos and video from their trip around the Moon and back. Here are some. The back side of our Moon https://twitter.com/curiosityonx/status/2041268314287075789?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/curiosityonx/status/2041294633003528426?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/curiosityonx/status/2041217426612752841?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Not terrifying at all. Awe-inspiring. Here’s how it happened. https://twitter.com/curiosityonx/status/2041565901271474320?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ This is so cool! A bit of education. https://twitter.com/collinrugg/status/2041576782873424287?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/nasa/status/2041534940635152433?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/nasa/status/2041557036274475228?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Our beautiful planet and its …

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Friday Funnies, because we all need a laugh in this crazy world

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First, an introduction to Spring, from Simon’s Cat and friends. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/2034977408651030675?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ How many apply to you? What movie are they making fun of? Who makes mischief? Believe it or not, you can even find some humor in war. We Jews perfected the fine art of laughing at ourselves. Hard to find something to eat if …

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On the Artificial Intelligence Bloodbath

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I have already told my readers that no part of this blog, except for some AI-generated memes, is made or edited by an AI program. This week, Amazon broadcast that they had laid off 2,600 software engineers, to be replaced totally by AI. Before they left, they were required to fully document everything they did, …

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Continued: Next installment of the lesser-known signers of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Lynch, Jr. of South Carolina

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Thomas Lynch Jr. was a scholar, legislator, farmer, soldier, and patriot who gave his life and family to the cause of American independence. He was the second-youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence and did not live to see the end of the Revolution. Born on August 5, 1749, in Prince George’s Parish, South Carolina, …

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Statement on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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RushBabe49 is the sole owner of Calling-all-Rushbabes. As the sole owner, I hereby declare that NO Artificial Intelligence is or will be used in the production of posts on this blog by myself. Nor will I post any AI-created or enhanced photos on this blog. I am aware that many meme-makers employ AI in the …

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2026 is the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! New Series Here on the Less-known Signers

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Everyone should be celebrating all year long, the 250th Anniversary of the Greatest Country on God's Green Earth. As my little contribution to the festivities, I am starting a little post series on some of the lesser-known signers of the Declaration. In my opinion, some of the signers have been unnecessarily neglected, and many of …

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Vegetables can be beautiful

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Yes, you heard that right. Vegetables can actually be beautiful, regardless of how they might taste. Yesterday, Hubby and I went to our favorite Asian market, Uwajimaya. They have a remarkable assortment of Asian foods, fruits, vegetables, meats, and other prepared foods. I have always marveled at the arrays of items in their produce department. …

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*Anniversary of the Death of Rush Limbaugh: Mark Steyn

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A couple of days ago was the five-year anniversary of the death of my hero, Rush Limbaugh. I can't believe it's been that long already. I remember where I was when I learned that he had succumbed to his lung cancer, and I had tears running down my face. There will never be another to …

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Lunar New Year is Here: Year of the Horse

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So, in honor of the Year of the Horse (I have been horse-crazy since childhood), here are some horses that caught my eye and my fancy. My ultimate favorite horse breed is Friesian. They are magnificent, and I think they are the most beautiful with their shiny black coats, and manes that would make any …

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