Spring is here. And there.

On April 9, 2026 By rushbabe49In art, business, cats, Culture, Fun and Games, Media and the Internet, Nature, photography, Random Musings About Life, social media, Space and astronomyLeave a comment

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To the Moon and back

On April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 By rushbabe49In art, Culture, Education, government, humor, Media and the Internet, Military and Defense, Nature, photography, Politics in the Age of Trump, Science and research, social media, Space and astronomyLeave a comment

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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Vegetables can be beautiful

On February 20, 2026 By rushbabe49In art, business, Culture, Economics, Food and drink, History, Nature, photography, Random Musings About LifeLeave a comment

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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Lunar New Year is Here: Year of the Horse

On February 16, 2026 By rushbabe49In art, Culture, environmentalism, History, Nature, photography, Religion, social mediaLeave a comment

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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Do you know what a Hurdy-Gurdy is?

On February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 By rushbabe49In art, Culture, Fun and Games, Music, Random Musings About LifeLeave a comment

Introduction to the hurdy-gurdy and demos of players and music.

Scenes from Rural Michigan, in the Snow

On February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 By rushbabe49In art, Culture, History, Nature, photography, Random Musings About Life, Travel and Vacations2 Comments

Last week, we were in Hillsdale, Michigan, in the south central part of the state. It is a relatively poor region, with no big cities, mostly small to medium-sized towns. Allen, along US12, is a center of antiques, with many dealers along the highway. I never tired of the drive from Hillsdale to Coldwater, where …

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Winter above the clouds

On January 31, 2026 By rushbabe49In Culture, Nature, photography, transportation, Travel and VacationsLeave a comment

I am on an airplane, going from Seattle to Detroit. Here is some of what I saw from my window seat. Shortly after takeoff: The Dakotas. See the farms Big lake A Great Lake I think we’re almost there. More later.

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #381: Minimalism in Black and White

On January 23, 2026 By rushbabe49In art, Culture, Nature, Photo challenges, photography1 Comment

I have always been fond of black and white photos, since they can imply age as well as simplicity. There are a number of photos in my library that look like black-and-white, even when they are in color! This is the street where I live. I think this rose actually looks better in black-and-white than …

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