Category: Fun stuff

Don’t blink

Or you will miss tonight's leap second. Today's extra second will be added at the U.S. Naval Observatory's Master Clock Facility in Washington at 6:59:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Don't squander it. Wonder why they picked that time to record the leap second? Wouldn't it have been a bit more fun to add it to … Continue reading Don’t blink →

Wii Music

This falls into the "no politics at all" category 🙂 I've been seeing those cool commercials on TV for Wii Music. A former music major, I considered purchasing it. Christmas Day I spent with my extended family - mom, sisters, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews - of all ages. One of the coolest "toys" … Continue reading Wii Music →

Tracking Santa

Oh you better watch out, you better not cry Better not pout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town NORAD will be tracking the path of Santa as he makes his rounds tonight, delivering gifts to the good girls and boys and a lump coal to the bad ones 🙂 You can … Continue reading Tracking Santa →

Cities cutting back on cards

According to this article, Hampton Roads cities are cutting back on sending holiday cards. Like last year, I'm passing on the cards thing, too. Instead, I'll be mailing my check to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.

Friday fun … or maybe not

You Are 63% Likely to Survive Another Great Depression Even though you may not be expecting the worst, you're the type of person who prepares for the worst. You live a relatively modest life. You don't overspend, and you aren't very materialistic. You are also quite self sufficient and independent. You have many useful skills. … Continue reading Friday fun … or maybe not →

Sky show

The moon, Venus and Jupiter came together Monday evening in a rare conjunction that was visible to the naked eye. This picture was taken outside my house. We missed the tightest conjunction which, according to this article, was supposed to look like a frown.  (Click to enlarge)

Random stuff

Totally unrelated items I've run across "Next president" isn't on local ballot - I've been getting emails about this for a while. The Top 10 Political Turkeys of 2008 - Pretty good list. VA School Board sued over in-class haircut - $1,000 in compensatory damages for something that grows back? Cleaner who turns in $20K … Continue reading Random stuff →

Friday fun stuff on a Wednesday: Boggle

You Are Boggle You are an incredibly creative and resourceful person. You're able to dig deep and think outside the box to get things done. You are a non linear thinker. You don't like following directions You draw your inspiration from the strangest places sometimes. You're constantly inspired. What Board Game Are You?

The REAL Greatest Love of All

MB, this is for you. First, the one probably most folks are familiar with: Whitney Houston But this is the version I love the best, the original, the one I've been singing for 30 years: the incomparable George Benson I believe the children are our future Teach them well And let them lead the way … Continue reading The REAL Greatest Love of All →