The header photo for this post is the Hood Canal Bridge, the main artery to the Olympic Peninsula, which is closed due to high winds. We are being hit by a succession of atmospheric rivers off the Pacific Ocean, which cause extensive flooding and road damage all over the Western half of the state. Some …
Nope, the title is not a typo. Western Washington has the nickname Pacific North-Wet since we get a fair amount of rainfall in fall and winter. Not the kind of deluges you see on the East Coast where the heavens open and everything is soaked through in moments. Just a steady light rain, where you …
I love Transportation, in all its forms. It started with my summer job when I was in college, working in the Traffic Department (in charge of shipping and receiving) at the Ford Motor Company Seattle Parts Depot in south Seattle. I worked there three years in a row, and I loved learning about the modes …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #374: On the Move!
I do remember doing that challenge, shortly after WordPress stopped sponsoring them. I understand that we have to keep our photos to only six, so I am going to try using ones that I have not used before. I'm pretty sure that landscape photos can be taken from any vantage point that's not a closeup, …
Continue reading Lens-artists Photo Challenge #373: Looking back to Challenge #31, Landscapes
Polish kids in a Christmas performance in church. Everyone in this video is happy. By the end, you will be too. https://twitter.com/radiogenoa/status/1987450893063553087?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ
Contrary to popular belief, X is not just political and cat videos. There are thousands of accounts that provide interesting and informative stories about historical figures and movements, from all over the world. I follow dozens of people who post enlightened information about people and places that I was totally unaware of before. Here is …
This is a very enlightening lesson in how the Solar System and the Universe work. Thanks to @MAstronomers on X, and commenters for the very informative lesson. We didn’t know that! Astronomy buffs have a sense of humor Here’s the link to the original post. https://twitter.com/mastronomers/status/1977053815104061746?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ See, you learned something quite valuable today, and so …
If you are not following Buzz on X, you should be. He has had a successful career in the US Military, from being a fighter pilot, to a military attache in DC, to being on the staff of Hillary Clinton (you should hear his horror stories, of which he has many). Below is one of …
On October 12, the EU and Great Britain initiate their new Entry/Exit System. All travelers from non-EU countries will need to provide biometric data, including facial scans and fingerprints, along with the normal passports. They state that your data will be retained for THREE YEARS, but we can guess that the data will really be …
Continue reading Are you planning that European vacation? You might wish to reconsider.
This has been a God-awful week, and we are definitely in need of quiet moments, which are often found outdoors in nature. This week, I visited a park by the Snohomish River just north of my town. It was a very pleasant afternoon, sunny and warm, and I arrived late in the day. Much to …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #364: Quiet Moments
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