The cat lies dreaming
claws spread wide to catch the Moon,
Her bright wings outstretched.
The cat’s fine, thanks for asking:)
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Posts Tagged ‘Thoughts’
Dreaming Sweet Dreams
Posted in Other, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, poem, Thoughts, writing on February 21, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Pluto Day
Posted in Holidays, Science!, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, #PlutoWillAlwaysBeAPlanetToMe, #ThePowerOfGirls, astronomy, planets, science, Thoughts on February 18, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Today is Pluto Day!
Lowell Observatory holds I Heart Pluto Festival
On Feb. 18, 1930, the young astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto, considered for decades a planet and “demoted” to dwarf planet status in 2008.
A few weeks later, an 11-year old girl named Venetia Burney suggested the name Pluto because of its connection to the god of the cold dark underworld.
This in-depth discussion of Pluto covers all sorts of interesting facts, including details of its discovery, how the New Horizons spacecraft gave us a much more detailed picture, and more. (Did you know that Pluto is half the size of the Moon but has five moons of its own? And someone who weighs 180 pounds on Earth would weigh 11 pounds on Pluto.)
What Makes Pluto So Intriguing | TIME
It takes Pluto slightly over 248 Earth years to orbit the sun, which means that on March 23, 2178, one Plutonian year will have elapsed since the dwarf planet was first spotted, on Feb. 18, 1930.
Here’s a cool animation showing our increasingly detailed understanding of Pluto:
And here’s an interactive image of Pluto 3D Model – NASA Solar System Exploration.
You’ll always be a planet to me, Pluto!
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An Absolute Treasure
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, good people doing good work, inspiration, kindness, taxes, Thoughts on February 17, 2025| Leave a Comment »
I recently had a bit of tax-related drama. I believe I’ve mentioned that I pay taxes in two countries, and that doing said taxes can be a bit of a pain. That’s particularly true when one receives unexpected mail from a tax agency requesting a complicated document within a given time frame.
All fine and good, except when the request gets stuck in the mail during a postal strike and that deadline is now looming.
I reached out to my accountant in a bit of a panic and heard back from her right away. Not only was she familiar with the form that needed to be filled out, but she could do it that day.
The whole process took about an hour in an otherwise unremarkable afternoon, but it brought home the value of people who are able and willing.
I wrote a note thanking her for being an absolute treasure.
Accounting is her profession, of course, and maybe this wasn’t a big deal for her. That said, her timely and thoughtful help was a big deal for me.
In a world that is often dark, it’s worth trying to bring a little light.
The nice part? This isn’t about heroism or constant perfection. It’s about doing what you can, where you can.
If we can do that, we can all be treasures too.
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A Brief Technical Update From the Future
Posted in Science!, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, innovation, inspiration, quantum, science, Thoughts on February 16, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Some days you realize that yes, we really are living in the future. Point in case:
Oxford Scientists Say They’ve Achieved Quantum Teleportation
Researchers at the University of Oxford say they’ve achieved quantum teleportation — stitching together separate quantum computers to run an algorithm collaboratively, across a distance, in a “breakthrough” they say could lead to powerful quantum supercomputers.
Still lots to do on the road to practicality, of course, but how cool is that?
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Be Lovely
Posted in Holidays, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, Thoughts on February 14, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Mr Man is a bit under the weather so we’re postponing Valentine’s Day. The good news is that when we do get around to celebrating, restaurants won’t be crowded and all the chocolate will be half off:)
Have a lovely day!
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”
― Charles M. Schulz
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An Endless Carnival of Snow
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, Thoughts, winter on February 13, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“In reality, Little Ones, there are two winters. One made for kids; the other for adults. The one made for adults is always too cold and always too long. The one made for kids is always perfect. A kid winter is an endless and wild snow carnival where all the rides are free.”
— Carew Papritz
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Snow Squared
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, astronomy, moon, snowstorm, Thoughts, weather on February 12, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Tonight’s full moon is called the Snow Moon. How appropriate, as we are about to get hit with what people are calling Snowmageddon 2025.
How to see tonight’s full Snow Moon rise with the ‘Heart of the Lion’ before Valentine’s Day
The moon will be officially full at 8:53 a.m. EST on Wednesday (Feb. 12) and will be best seen at dusk at the moment of moonrise where you are. It will be in the constellation Leo, hanging above the bright star Regulus.
And since we’re talking storms, if you’ve ever wondered why some bring snow while others bring sleet or freezing rain, check this out: Severe Weather 101: Winter Weather Types.
We may not be able to see the moon tonight, if the storm is as dramatic as predicted, but it’s nice to know it’s up there!
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Keep Moving Monday
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, brain broke, Mondays, must.keep.moving, Thoughts on February 10, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”
— Vincent Van Gogh
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The Superb Owl Has Landed
Posted in Holidays, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, #TimelessTypos, birding, football, sports, Super Bowl, Thoughts on February 9, 2025| Leave a Comment »
I’m one of those extremely intermittent football fans who really only tunes in for the Super Bowl and sometimes forgets even then (much to the chagrin of some family members).
That said, hey, today is the Super Bowl!
Maybe you have been counting down the days and are currently settling in for a day of sports and snacks. You certainly aren’t the only one. Here’s a sample menu from a family member:
“Chili with all the toppings, house made wings, chips, salsa, mozzarella sticks, wontons and a veg tray; all the major food groups…meat, cheese, spicy, fried and a vegetable garnish.”
(Fortunately, he doesn’t eat like this all the time, because I’d like him to stick around.)
Or maybe you don’t care about American football at all. Fair enough!
If that’s the case, this is for you:
Don’t give a hoot about sports? The Superb Owl might be for you
The anagrammatic play on Super Bowl began as an accidental misspelling, or an internet meme, or who knows what. But it has since become a soaring cultural phenomenon, producing countless online posts and spawning a resurgence of interest in the nocturnal, wide-eyed raptors.
So that’s fun. And in case you’re wondering:
Why Does the Super Bowl Use Roman Numerals?
It’s not likely Hunt was thinking of avoiding confusion. Instead, Hunt believed the style lent the Super Bowl a kind of gravitas and signaled it was a major event.
And that’s how we arrived at Super Bowl LIX. (And yes, I considered trying to tie this all together with a joke about how many LIXs does it take an owl to get to the center of a lollipop, but it wasn’t coming together and I’ve got Sunday things to do.)
Whether you’re cheering on the Chiefs, the Eagles, or Team Owl, have a great day!
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Naught But Joy
Posted in Likes, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, bright side, haiku, nature, Thoughts, writing on February 7, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Of all Nature’s gifts
Bright sun, warm rain, skies above…
You bring naught but joy.
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