I wish you the very best in 2025. Thank you for visiting this blog. I'll see you on Thursday.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The New Yorker Documentary - The Euphoria Of Cold-Water Immersion - Swimming Through
One of the rituals these women used to get through the pandemic was ice swimming.
Have An Excellent New Year's Eve
Andrew Wyeth 1917 - 2009, 'Bird in the House' 1979 watercolor on paper
Monday, December 30, 2024
Have An Excellent Monday
"Le Verre Francais was a special line of art glass designs made by the Schneider Glassworks in France between 1918 and 1932. The name was used by the Schneiders for 2 or 3-layered cameo glass vases, bowls, ewers, lamps etc. in a style which combined art deco and art nouveau features." Source
Decompress
Good advice, I do several of these every day including child's pose, knees to chest, sleeping more, and trying to correct my posture when I'm on the computer. The latter is a big one.
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Friday, December 27, 2024
Recrudescent
DuckAssist - Recrudescent means breaking out again or renewing, especially in the context of a disease returning after a period of improvement or inactivity. It can also refer to the resurgence of something undesirable, like conflict or negative conditions.
When
When You Are Old By William Butler Yeats
When you are old and grey and full of sleep,
And nodding by the fire, take down this book,
And slowly read, and dream of the soft look
Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep;
How many loved your moments of glad grace,
And loved your beauty with love false or true,
But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you,
And loved the sorrows of your changing face;
And bending down beside the glowing bars,
Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled
And paced upon the mountains overhead
And hid his face amid a crowd of stars.
When you are old and grey and full of sleep,
And nodding by the fire, take down this book,
And slowly read, and dream of the soft look
Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep;
How many loved your moments of glad grace,
And loved your beauty with love false or true,
But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you,
And loved the sorrows of your changing face;
And bending down beside the glowing bars,
Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled
And paced upon the mountains overhead
And hid his face amid a crowd of stars.
Noesis
noesis - noun, plural -es
1. purely intellectual apprehension:
a. Platonism : the highest kind of knowledge or knowledge of the eternal forms or ideas—contrasted with dianoia
b. in Husserl : the subjective aspect of or the act in an intentional experience—distinguished from noema
2. cognition especially when occurring through direct knowledge
1. purely intellectual apprehension:
a. Platonism : the highest kind of knowledge or knowledge of the eternal forms or ideas—contrasted with dianoia
b. in Husserl : the subjective aspect of or the act in an intentional experience—distinguished from noema
2. cognition especially when occurring through direct knowledge
Life
Life is short, break the rules. Forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly. Laugh uncontrollably and never regret anything that makes you smile. - Mark Twain
Conspiracy
Guardian UK: Chemtrail conspiracy theories: why RFK Jr is watching the skies By Oliver Milman
Are chemtrails real? No. The white plumes seen from the rear of aircraft are more aptly called condensation trails, or contrails.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Phenomenology
Google AI - Phenomenology is a philosophical and research method that studies how people perceive and understand the world around them.
In Philosophy - Phenomenology is the study of conscious experience, and is considered a philosophy of experience. It's based on the idea that the lived experiences of humans are the source of all meaning and value. The goal of phenomenology is to describe the structures of experience, such as consciousness, imagination, and relations with others.
In Philosophy - Phenomenology is the study of conscious experience, and is considered a philosophy of experience. It's based on the idea that the lived experiences of humans are the source of all meaning and value. The goal of phenomenology is to describe the structures of experience, such as consciousness, imagination, and relations with others.
Dualism
du·al·ism - noun
noun: dualism; plural noun: dualisms
1. the division of something conceptually into two opposed or contrasted aspects, or the state of being so divided. "a dualism between man and nature"
Philosophy - a theory or system of thought that regards a domain of reality in terms of two independent principles, especially mind and matter ( Cartesian dualism).
noun: Cartesian dualism - the religious doctrine that the universe contains opposed powers of good and evil, especially seen as balanced equals. in Christian theology, the heresy that in the incarnate Christ there were two coexisting persons, human and divine.
2. the quality or condition of being dual; duality.
noun: dualism; plural noun: dualisms
1. the division of something conceptually into two opposed or contrasted aspects, or the state of being so divided. "a dualism between man and nature"
Philosophy - a theory or system of thought that regards a domain of reality in terms of two independent principles, especially mind and matter ( Cartesian dualism).
noun: Cartesian dualism - the religious doctrine that the universe contains opposed powers of good and evil, especially seen as balanced equals. in Christian theology, the heresy that in the incarnate Christ there were two coexisting persons, human and divine.
2. the quality or condition of being dual; duality.
Polyphenols
Google AI - Polyphenols are a class of micronutrients found in plants that can act as antioxidants to protect the body from damage.
What are the benefits of polyphenols?
Polyphenols may help improve heart health, control blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and reduce the risk of cancer.
What are some foods high in polyphenols?
Foods high in polyphenols include flaxseed meal, chestnuts, hazelnuts, pecan nuts, and almonds. Coffee is also a polyphenol-rich beverage.
What are the benefits of polyphenols?
Polyphenols may help improve heart health, control blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and reduce the risk of cancer.
What are some foods high in polyphenols?
Foods high in polyphenols include flaxseed meal, chestnuts, hazelnuts, pecan nuts, and almonds. Coffee is also a polyphenol-rich beverage.
‘Nutraceuticals’
Good News Network: Keep Out All the Christmas Spices – They’re Powerful Antioxidants Known as ‘Nutraceuticals’ By Good News Network
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves perfectly classify as “nutraceuticals,” a scientific shorthand for foods so rich in fitness-promoting compounds that they mirror the pharmacological potential of synthetic drugs and medicines.
Dominionism
Dominionism, or Christian Dominionism is a term coined by social scientists and popularized by journalists to refer to a subset of American Christianity that is conservative, politically active, and believes that Christians should, and eventually will, take control of the government. The term is sometimes used as a “catch-all” by bloggers to describe any politically active Christian, but not every conservative, politically minded Christian is a Dominionist. source
Hygge
Google AI - Hygge is a Danish word that describes a feeling of coziness, contentment, and well-being. It can be used as an adjective, a noun, or a verb:
Adjective: Means "cozy or comfortable"
Noun: Refers to cozy and comfortable surroundings
Verb: Can be used in phrases like "It was so hyggelig to see you!"
Adjective: Means "cozy or comfortable"
Noun: Refers to cozy and comfortable surroundings
Verb: Can be used in phrases like "It was so hyggelig to see you!"
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Insects
Smithsonian: Benefits of Insects to Humans
Museum technicians...utilize established colonies of dermestids to clean skeletons of mammals.
Butterflies
National Library Of Medicine: The eyes and vision of butterflies
Butterflies use colour vision when searching for flowers. Unlike the trichromatic retinas of humans (blue, green and red cones; plus rods) and honeybees (ultraviolet, blue and green photoreceptors), butterfly retinas typically have six or more photoreceptor classes with distinct spectral sensitivities.
Myopia
Myopia - noun
1. nearsightedness. example - "he wore spectacles to correct a mild degree of myopia"
2. lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight. example - "historians have been censured for their myopia in treating modern science as a western phenomenon"
1. nearsightedness. example - "he wore spectacles to correct a mild degree of myopia"
2. lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight. example - "historians have been censured for their myopia in treating modern science as a western phenomenon"
Letters Live - Benedict Cumberbatch Reads Kurt Vonnegut's Letter To The Future
"In 1988, the great American novelist Kurt Vonnegut wrote a letter to the people of the future."
BBC World Service - Coffee And What It Does To Your Body
"Globally, two billion cups of coffee are consumed every day."
MSG Networks - KAT And OG Score 31 Points Each In Knicks Win Over Raptors
Nice win for the NY Knicks Monday night, beating the Raptors 139-125 at Madison Square Garden.
Spain
(In 2024) The Valencia region in eastern Spain suffered an unprecedented downpour, receiving a year’s worth of rain in just a few hours.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Friday, December 20, 2024
Ellipsis
ellipsis - noun
The omission of a word or phrase necessary for a complete syntactical construction but not necessary for understanding. An example of such omission. A mark or series of marks ( … or * * * , for example) used in writing or printing to indicate an omission, especially of letters or words.
The omission of a word or phrase necessary for a complete syntactical construction but not necessary for understanding. An example of such omission. A mark or series of marks ( … or * * * , for example) used in writing or printing to indicate an omission, especially of letters or words.
Knicks At Timberwolves - Full Game Highlights - December 19, 2024
Knicks fans know what a huge game this was Thursday night. The Knicks prevailed with a strong win. It has to do with the big trade between the two teams with Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo traded to the Timberwolves from the Knicks, in a swap for Karl-Anthony Towns AKA KAT.
Yourself
From October 8, 2023
Good News Network: How To Love Yourself: 5 Ways to Let Go of the River Bank and Go With the Flow By Good News Network
Arctic
...Arctic tundra transformation from carbon sink to carbon source, declines of previously large inland caribou herds, and increasing winter precipitation.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Obesity
If only gullibility rates would also decline.
Science Alert: US Obesity Rates Decline For The First Time in More Than a Decade By David Nield
'Appalachian Spring'
Copeland's salient work with Martha Graham's choreographed ballet - 1958 television performance
Benefits Of Walking One Hour Per Day
Google AI Overview - Walking for one hour a day can have many health benefits, including:
1. Improved heart health: Walking increases your heart rate and circulation, which can help improve your heart health.
2. Weight loss: Walking burns calories based on your basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is the number of calories you need to perform basic bodily functions.
3. Reduced stress: Exercise releases endorphins that can improve your mood and help ease stress and anxiety.
4. Better sleep: Physical activity increases the effects of melatonin, the sleep hormone.
5. Improved bone health: Regular walking can help strengthen your bones.
6. Lower blood pressure: Walking can help lower your blood pressure.
7. Reduced risk of disease: Walking can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
8. Improved mental health: Walking can boost your mental and emotional health.
9 Improved digestion: Walking can help your body digest food and use increased blood sugar to strengthen your muscles.
10. Improved immune system: Walking can help your immune system function optimally.
11. Increased energy: Walking can increase your energy.
12. Improved memory: Walking can improve your memory and lower your risk of dementia.
1. Improved heart health: Walking increases your heart rate and circulation, which can help improve your heart health.
2. Weight loss: Walking burns calories based on your basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is the number of calories you need to perform basic bodily functions.
3. Reduced stress: Exercise releases endorphins that can improve your mood and help ease stress and anxiety.
4. Better sleep: Physical activity increases the effects of melatonin, the sleep hormone.
5. Improved bone health: Regular walking can help strengthen your bones.
6. Lower blood pressure: Walking can help lower your blood pressure.
7. Reduced risk of disease: Walking can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
8. Improved mental health: Walking can boost your mental and emotional health.
9 Improved digestion: Walking can help your body digest food and use increased blood sugar to strengthen your muscles.
10. Improved immune system: Walking can help your immune system function optimally.
11. Increased energy: Walking can increase your energy.
12. Improved memory: Walking can improve your memory and lower your risk of dementia.
Manuel Oliver
Sculpted By Manuel Oliver the father of Parkland school shooting victim Joaquin Oliver.
Emily Brubaker
Good News Network: First Ever National Civics Bee Crowns 8th Grade Girl From Alaska for Knowing How Government Works By Andy Corbley
She wants to be a satellite programmer for NASA, and thinks MIT would be the best course of action for such a career.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Flamingos
I checked this story and all indications are that it is true.
"During Hurricane Andrew in 1992, animal caretakers at Zoo Miami (then Miami Metrozoo) sheltered dozens of flamingos in a bathroom."
Comment
I am expecting a stock market crash with the upcoming administration but I didn't expect it now. Holy shite, the DOW is down over 1K points today. That is painful.
Sunbelt
But the researchers found the areas exposed to high wildfire hazard will double between 2020 and 2070, and medium-high-hazard areas will triple in size.
Time
Dwelling on Your Mistakes and Shortcomings
Learning from your mistakes is one thing. Dwelling on them wastes your time...
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
You're A Huge Unpredictable Ape
Seriously now, if you were me, could you resist an article with a title like this? I didn't think so.
Integrate
integrate - intransitive verb
1. To make into a whole by bringing all parts together; unify.
"a report that integrates the findings of previous studies."
2. To join with something else; unite.
"a music program that was integrated with the general curriculum."
3. To make part of a larger unit.
"integrated the new procedures into the work routine."
1. To make into a whole by bringing all parts together; unify.
"a report that integrates the findings of previous studies."
2. To join with something else; unite.
"a music program that was integrated with the general curriculum."
3. To make part of a larger unit.
"integrated the new procedures into the work routine."
Synesthesia
Duck assist - "Synesthesia is a neurological condition where stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to involuntary experiences in another, such as seeing colors when hearing music or tasting flavors when reading words. People who experience this phenomenon are known as synesthetes."
Psychology Today: Synesthesia
Have An Excellent Tuesday
Artwork By Rudolf Schlichter. 1890 - 1955
Rudolf Schlichter was a German painter, engraver and writer. He was one of the most important representatives of the critical-realistic style of verism within the New Objectivity movement. He also wrote some autobiographical books.
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