Useless Thursday Trivia

On this day in 1985, the final Jeep CJ rolled off the assembly line at the AMC plant in Toledo, Ohio.

On this day in 1893, the "Coca-Cola" trademark was first registered in the United States Patent Office.



On this day in 1958, the first US earth satetellite, Explorer 1 was put into orbit.

Under The Dome

I really do like to read, I just haven't done much of that in the last handful of years (see this post).

I received this book a couple of years ago as a Christmas gift, but I have yet to open it.

 

 

Now I've learned that there will be a series based on this book starting June 24th and I really am interested in watching the 13-part adaptation of the book.  The only problem is that I really want to read the book before I watch the show.  Weighing in at over 1000 pages, I guess I better get cracking.  Wish me luck. 

Photo Art

I discovered an [android] app that enables the user to open a picture in black and white and then add color back in wherever wanted.  These are just a few selections of pictures that I've been playing around with.  I love the effect of the little bit of color in a grayscale setting. 

Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay

Playing For Change

I came across this video of one of my favorite songs yesterday. 

Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay

It made me smile.

Vietnamese Spiders

That stupid hoax about a spider hiding out in the toilet and biting people in a Florida Outback restaurant restroom sending them to their deaths is circulating yet again...this time on facebook.  I saw it on my feed this morning.  I always get a kick out of these stories and how gullible people can actually be.  I did find the picture of the (supposed) offending spider kind of interesting, so I looked it up.  I came across this pretty cool site that has lots of spider pictures that were taken in Vietnam.  Side note: I am really very afraid of spiders, but find them kind of fascniating to look at.  Especially close up shots.  They give me the heebie jeebies and I usually shudder when I look at them, but I still look.  If you are also interested in looking, go here.



The balloon seems to stand still in the air while the earth flies past underneath.

                                                                                      - Alberto Santos-Dumont

Monday Humor

A Change In Our Lives

My step-son and his wife are getting divorced.  I have been keeping (mostly) quiet about it because it saddens me and I was hoping for the chance of a reconciliation.  I suppose it was inevitable based on what was observed during the occasional times we would be able to get together.  They live in Florida so those visits were far and few between, but sometimes you just "know."  Neither E nor myself have pryed into reasons or have asked for much information at all.  It just is what it is.  I was concerned about the line of communication since P (son) is not one for being very forthright with information nor is he very good with maintaining communication at all.  Pictures and info for the most part came from T (wife).  I have been very grateful to her for keeping that line of communication open.  I was worried that that would end with the end of their marriage. I was wrong.  I got a nice fb message from her a couple of days ago stating that she was in no way intending to keep the kids or any part of them from us and that she was grateful for everything we had done for them. What a relief!  I am also grateful (to her) in many ways that I could never begin to explain, but she knows and that is what's important.  We had a very nice talk last night and I came away from that with a lighter heart. I know "words of wisdom" mean very little in certain situations, but I do think she understands that she still has a support system here because she will always be the mother of our grandchildren.  I wish her all the best and thank her for what she has given us. 

Happy 2013!



 

 

As I leave 2012 behind, I can reflect over the last 352 days and say that I don't have too many complaints.  As 2013 rolls in, I want to wish everyone happiness, contentment and love in your lives.  Here's to making it count!

 

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!