Looks Like Buffalo
An articulating bus run askew on Olive Way. The funny thing is the tracks left by everyone who has to drive practically right up next to the bus before they figure out they have to turn around and find a … Continue reading
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Seattle’s Snow History
Seattle has recorded (at Sea-Tac airport since 1948) single-day snow totals of 7 inches or more on around eleven different occasions since 1948. And 21.5 inches was measured on February 1, 1916! There were reports of snow drifts to 5 … Continue reading
Old Man Winter 2012
Well, Old Man Winter has finally arrived after a record dry December. Half an inch was predicted here in Everett, and we’ve got almost two already. It’s a heavy snow, as the temperature is hovering right around freezing. In our … Continue reading
Almost Done
Laying Travertine tile in the entry. I finished grouting today, so now I have to wait a day or so for final sealing and re-installation of the baseboard millwork. I’ll be writing more about this misadventure soon.
Quote of the Day
‘The two most abundant elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity’ – Harlan Ellison
Resolution
Happy New Year
A Public Service Announcement for those who need it: (Science’s Best Hangover Cures) 😉
Quote of the Day
“Without heroes, we are all plain people, and don’t know how far we can go.” – Bernard Malamud
Christmas Funnies
Christmas 1988
Merry Christmas
BofA to Pay $335M in Fair-Lending Settlement
Excerpt: “Attorney General Eric Holder announced one of the biggest fair-lending settlements in U.S. history with Bank of America (BAC: 5.60 +2.38%) agreeing to pay $335 million to settle complaints levied against Countrywide Financial Corp. by the Department of Justice.” … Continue reading
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Václav Havel, 1936-2011
The world is a bit dimmer today with the passing of Václav Havel (5 October 1936 – 18 December 2011). He was a Czech writer, dramatist, and politician. He led Czechoslovakia’s 1989 “Velvet Revolution” against communism, was the last President … Continue reading
Christopher Hitchens, 1949–2011
Christopher Hitchens—the incomparable critic, masterful rhetorician, fiery wit, and fearless bon vivant—died today at the age of 62. [1] [2] “I burned the candle at both ends and it made a lovely light.” It was, indeed, a very lovely light. … Continue reading
The Back Story
I hear the drone tried to convince the Iranians that it was only hiking.