Music Monday: The Marshall Tucker Band – “Can’t You See”
RichC | February 22, 2021
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Winter weather for mid-February 2021. More snow.
RichC | February 15, 2021
Click here for ani-gif above for full 25 second iPhone slow-motion video The icy sleet on top of our existing snow and pre-cleared roads has made travel dangerous this Monday afternoon in southwest Ohio. Thankfully for President’s Day Brenda and I are home (although it was by chance and not planned) and are able to […]
The pitfalls of Zoom meetings: “I am not a cat” #humor
RichC | February 12, 2021
It was the Zoom video that nearly broke the Internet this past week and it made me smile enough to save the mp4 video to my blog. Very funny. 😊
What do you know about the Tennis Racket Theorem?
RichC | February 11, 2021
After reading about the Dzhanibekov Effect and seeing a demonstration, I just had to know more. The tennis racket theorem or intermediate axis theorem is a result in classical mechanics describing the movement of a rigid body with three distinct principal moments of inertia. It is also dubbed the Dzhanibekov effect, after Russian cosmonaut Vladimir […]
Music Monday: Gilligan’s Island theme mashed with Led Zeppelin
RichC | February 8, 2021
For those who grew up on one of my favorite TV shows, Gilligan’s Island … and in later years listened to the music of Led Zeppelin … here’s an interesting YouTube video for this week’s Music Monday. On a more depressing note, I was sad to hear America’s favorite “girl next door” actress Dawn Wells […]
Woodworking ideas: Workshop dust collection improvements
RichC | January 30, 2021
My basement woodworking shop is a dust-making mess in our house, but there isn’t much I can do about it now other than to improve how I collect and filter and keep dust from gravitating into the furnaces cold air returns and upstairs. In our previous house in Hudson Ohio, I was fortunate to have […]
Music Monday: Lexington Lab Band does 1971 Chicago song
RichC | January 25, 2021
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Music Monday: Early Pure Prairie League and Vince Gill
RichC | January 18, 2021
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The 2020 Election, the Georgia Runoff and changing America
RichC | January 7, 2021
For red, white and blue flag waving, National Anthem honoring, military respecting patriots … who believed in the traditional values that founded this country … January 6, 2021 was a tough day. The election in Georgia for control of the U.S. Senate, the last line of defense for Republicans, went to the two Democrats Raphael […]
Filler #video: We don’t have groomed hedges, but ..
RichC | January 3, 2021
Looking at the tool for tools sake, but also the technique is nice!
A cigar box for sewing clips and NE Ohio drugstore memories
RichC | January 2, 2021
Adam Savage, from Mythbusters claim-to-fame, has been regularly posting a few of his shop ideas online. A few months ago he triggered me into improving my portable Sailrite Sewing machine set-up (well my wife’s sewing machine that I use .. cough, cough). Anyway, a few weeks after he built his table for his impressive Sailrite […]
The Great Conjunction: Saturn and Jupiter align on Dec 21st
RichC | December 20, 2020
For those who enjoy astronomy, space exploration or just looking at the night sky, an event know as Saturn and Jupiter’s Great Conjunction is happening on December 21st (although look in the southern sky shortly after sunset any night this month). A “conjunction” is an event that happens every 20 years for these two planets […]
What’s “The greatest threat to life on Earth” – according to theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking #video
RichC | December 9, 2020
No … not a pandemic (like Covid19) … or 45 years of Global Warming … or the current adopted term – Climate Change – according to Green New Deal Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or environmental activist Greta Thunberg … but an asteroid concluded the late Stephen Hawking. Also, there’s some real history, not a political ideology, […]
It feels like winter, but those pesky Stink Bugs are still here?
RichC | December 8, 2020
One of the irritations in using motion sensing security cameras (ani gif from previous post) at our house is that no matter how much I tweak the settings, they still detect motion and even declare “person detected” when it comes to movement. The biggest offender is slightly older Canary cam that I have set up […]
Missing sailing but appreciating a Cape Horn installation video
RichC | December 6, 2020
Sometime the best part of keeping a daily blog is that provides a place to archive tidbits for future reference. The Sailing Uma “gear review” tagged YouTube clip on their channel has a fantastic installation video for the Cape Horn Wind Vane self-steering gear that I might need when taking apart ours for repair. Currently […]
Archiving pre-sale Zillow photos of Mom and DadC’s house #TBT
RichC | December 3, 2020
As a ‘still listed’ page owner according to my Zillow update emails of my parents house listing in Sidney, Ohio, I realized that it will not be long before those pages and photos disappear. I likely still have the original photos on a compact flash drive card (who can still read those), but probably won’t […]
As the holidays approach, mini-dictators flex their power
RichC | November 23, 2020
One of the more disturbing trends during the COVID19COVID19 pandemic has been the infringement on personal liberty by politicians in the country.Thankfully we are closing in on a vaccine, but the heavy-handed restrictions that may have been tolerated during the initial outbreak, aren’t being received well by those who are trying to keep food on the […]
Ideas: medal holding chop saw fence and tapering rod stock
RichC | November 22, 2020
Just adding a couple of idea photos for a future metalworking project, or adaptable to woodworking as well. First, clamp a couple of scrap pieces of wood in a metal cutting chopsaw or miter saw to cut small sizes and keep in place (might rig something on my handheld bandsaw for better control and thinner […]
Creatively painting tools and testing a new relay for the Packard
RichC | November 21, 2020
Personally I don’t want my tools looking like this, but I do admire the effort and creative talent it takes to do this. It does remind me of my grandfather who always painted the handles of his tools bright red .. I still have a couple of them. Also the new relay arrived for the […]
It would be easy to get hooked on the EV classic MGB Restomod
RichC | November 21, 2020
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Apple Mac announcement event this past week along with some fun babysitting Annalyn and Ellerie in Perrysburg, Ohio
RichC | November 14, 2020
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If it were not a video, this golf shot would not be believed
RichC | November 11, 2020
This golf shot has been making its way around the “Interweb”and news/sports TV channels and highlight rolls this week. As of today, Twitter alone has over 20 million views. I’ll add it here for a few more. Impressive!
Music Monday: Gerry Rafferty and working on cars memory
RichC | November 9, 2020
The music of the late Gerry Rafferty hasn’t appeared on Music Monday and I’m disappointed not to have yet included him in my heavily 70’s mix of musicians. Having to pick one song out for today’s listening is a challenge, but “Days Gone Down” (Night Owl) is a good one since it triggers a memory […]
Following up on replacing the BMW X5 35d diesel fuel cap
RichC | November 8, 2020
Although I’m embarrassed to admit forgetting to put the diesel fuel cap back on my 2010 MW X5 35d during the last fill-up, replacing it was far less painful than I had imagined … both in price ($11.70 total), finding one that fit correctly and in the few seconds it to to pop back in […]
Picked a warm sunny day for the Packard Hawk to come home
RichC | November 7, 2020
After a long time in a repair shop, I brought the 1958 Packard Hawk back from some transmission repair work. It came back very dusty, but I didn’t notice any damage to the paint or body (yet). The entire process from initial quote to final bill and slowness was a bit disconcerting. It was not […]
Music Monday: Edgar Winter Group – Free Ride
RichC | October 26, 2020
If the Edgar Winter Group performing “Free Ride” doesn’t make you at minimum tap your toe or move some part of your body a little bit … then I suspect your life is near its end. The song and group are just another in the long Music Monday list from the 1970s. That’s not to […]
Reminder to myself: We need a new trash can. #video
RichC | October 20, 2020
Just a “beary” interesting video that is making its way around social media. The bear is a big one, but I’m more impressed with the trash can!
Music Monday: “Upside Down” and “Broken” with Jack Johnson
RichC | October 19, 2020
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Tidbits: Just a simple Band-Aid bandaging tip for a finger joint
RichC | October 18, 2020
About half the time I need to cover a cut with a Band-Aid, it is on a finger. Often right where the joint flexes and then even the better stretchy bandages bunch, unstick and come off. Here’s a tip for covering the finger when dealing with a joint … and it works for the tip […]
Friday Filler: Probably the cutest thing you will see this week
RichC | October 16, 2020
Watch what happens when this “magic hat” is put on a baby duckling …
Another Jimmy Buffett 2020 stay-at-home video memory
RichC | September 14, 2020
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Few photos of vintage racing match this Nigel Corner image #TBT
RichC | September 10, 2020
Nine lives, fate, stroke of luck, divine intervention? Here’s a Throwback Thursday #TBT shocker. One never knows just how “forgetting to put on a safety belt” could be seen as the smartest thing someone would do when racing. On September 17, 2000 it would give racer Nigel Corner another day on this earth. After seeing […]
Archive: Brenda’s flowers, busy working bees and babysitting
RichC | September 9, 2020
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The trajectory of a bullet thru pipes is shocking! YouTube #video
RichC | September 8, 2020
It is disturbing that someone actually tried this, but “for science” (cough, cough) … the result is eye-opening. I don’t think I’ll ever look into the end of pipes when working plumbing projects again. 😮
Music Monday: I Heard It Through The Grapevine – CCR (1970)
RichC | September 7, 2020
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A summer thunderstorm may be a Hurricane Laura precursor
RichC | August 27, 2020
As the Gulf of Mexico coast of Louisiana and Texas prepare for Hurricane Laura (as well as areas well inland), we got a taste of the kind of rain that might also be headed our way as this tropical weather works its way north. A strong thunderstorm swept through our area on Wednesday night this […]
Would you feel safe swimming with an Orca Pod? #video
RichC | August 26, 2020
Just a filler video that I found eye-opening since my wife Brenda is a openwater, correction … shoreline swimmer. 😮
The Democrats had their 2020 virtual convention last week and the Republicans started their virtual convention this week
RichC | August 25, 2020
To sum up the nomination process for the November 3rd 2020 presidential election in a short paragraph is foolhardy, but that doesn’t prevent me from opining on the week long telethons. I expected both parties to come out with their vision for America and to at least give the leader-to-be’s vision, plans and goals? Unfortunately […]
Music Monday: Under Pressure – Queen, plus some humor
RichC | August 24, 2020
Oh how the simplest humor can trigger a music flashback, at least for me! I’m not sure everyone’s brain operates like this, but the song Under Pressure from 1981/82 by Queen, and the late great David Bowie, is the first thing that came to mind when seeing the above image. Feeling Under Pressure? Perhaps you […]
A weekend Brenda birthday photo and Jimmy Buffett video
RichC | August 18, 2020
We are really enjoying the time we have to stay around home this summer amidst Coronavirus concerns … although Brenda has never stopped going to work … she works in an “essential business” – pharmacy. We certainly enjoyed having Katelyn, Drew, Annalyn and Ellerie to our house for a mini-vacation for several days earlier this […]
Archive: Stay around home 2020 mini-vacation family photos
RichC | August 11, 2020
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Music Monday: “The Captain And The Kid” – Jimmy Buffett
RichC | August 3, 2020
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NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance launched successfully today
RichC | July 30, 2020
The NASA liftoff of Perseverance (7/30/2020) was a great sight this morning as was hearing that the new new rover “phoned home” an hour later. Those who grew up with the space program are fondly remembering the race to the moon days as well as the excitement in man probing space. This trip to Mars […]
We all have the same name for this #video: “Hand Of God”
RichC | July 27, 2020
… or maybe the hand of the Michelin Man (photo) if you are not a person of faith. 😉
MLB players fan the flames with more anti-patriotic symbolism
RichC | July 24, 2020
It’s an uncomfortable time to be a freedom-loving and patriotic American who misses old days of going about day to day business without wearing a facemask or triggering someone by “wearing” something with the wrong message. Heaven forbid a social media unaware person thinks (well, says out loud) “All Lives Matter” rather than only certain […]
Tech Friday: Amazon’s AI notifications needs improvement
RichC | July 3, 2020
As often as I gripe about ordering from Amazon or more to the point, complain about their delivery and updating, one would think I would opt for another online ecommerce portal? Unfortunately there aren’t better options or more dependable deliveries. This past week a small order came a day early, yet the app notification that […]
Music Monday: Bread – Baby I’m-a Want You plus concert video
RichC | June 29, 2020
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What are we hearing as the 2020 presidential election nears?
RichC | June 14, 2020
Ok … I’ve decided that most of the outrage (see 1, 2 & 3) in our country happening is politically motivated and it is being fanned and fueled by political operatives and left-wing ideologues as we approach the 2020 election. Considering we’ve been through racial outrage before, the latest looks to me to be a […]
We had a great time with the family last weekend
RichC | June 9, 2020
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Music Monday: Van Morrison – Ballerina/Move On Up #video
RichC | June 8, 2020
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Where’s the strangest place to find wild mallard duck eggs?
RichC | May 22, 2020
I know it seems like a strange question, but our annual pair of ducks spend a lot of time in and around our pool. It doesn’t matter if it is covered or not, these mallard ducks do enjoy the relative safety of sleeping on the pool cover in the spring. My guess it provides them […]
Music Monday: Demonstrating your talent at a public piano
RichC | May 11, 2020
One of posts that once received a lot of traffic on my blog was Jacob Tolliver playing a piano in an Ohio hardware store several years ago. The Facebook embed was taken down, but I reposted the video from YouTube last year. I must not have been the only one who appreciates watching those with […]
Nature is brutal! A Praying Mantis vs a Murder Hornet
RichC | May 9, 2020
Nothing like a little nature video with your breakfast cereal to start your day .. YIKES! I’ll never be able to look at my “Little Praying Friend” the same again. The latest news is that the giant 2 inch Murder Hornets (Asian giant hornets) are showing up in the western United States and threatening honey […]
Getting close to nature … this might be too close!
RichC | April 25, 2020
Once upon a time, I worked at Sea World in Aurora, Ohio. I did not work with the Killer Whales (Orcas), but was fortunate enough to have been able to “hang out” with them when the park was closed. I would often enjoy sitting on lunch breaks watching them “watching me” while exercising in the […]
A little Coronavirus video PSA to keep you safe … and smiling
RichC | April 25, 2020
If you’ve watched, read or remembered any of the Public Service Announcements (PSA) since the Coronavirus pandemic started, you will probably smile when watching this.
The Canary cam, another cardinal and a painted pry bar
RichC | April 24, 2020
A couple weeks ago I mentioned that our brightly color cardinal enjoyed “looking at himself” in our window’s Canary cam – he was probably looking for a mate. Now that he’s found one … he seems to be avoid her; she is likely checking his usual haunts and asking “where is he?” I suspect there […]
How do we safely open up America again? #COVID19
RichC | April 21, 2020
As the United States and the world prepare to open society in phases after well over a month of stay-at-home orders due to the Coronavirus, the debate between those who see the health risk as too high and those who fear a full on economic collapse (world wide depression) continues. Several states are seeing protests […]
What is so appealing about the P-51 Mustang? #aviation
RichC | April 18, 2020
The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is one of the most celebrated Allied fighter planes of WW II. It continues to have wide-spread aviation enthusiasm to this day … and one look (and listen – volume up!) will have you understanding why it is so admired.
Plugging yet another tire and “smelling the roses” #video
RichC | April 18, 2020
Another nail or something in the tire, this time in Brenda’s Acura RDX. Thankfully it was in the tread and small, so an easy plug … but plugging two tires within 30 days? (the animated gif above is just a little soap water sprayed on the tire for leak detection) As for a video that […]
We’ve come a long way from “Reach Out and Touch Someone”
RichC | April 14, 2020
Once upon a time, families who only snail-mailed cards and letters would on special occasions, like Easter, dial their corded rotary phones and pay for an expensive long distance call in order to “Reach Out and Touch Someone” as the marketing jingle would advertise (a 1970s commercial below the break). I remembered many phone calls […]
Desultory - des-uhl-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
- lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful: desultory conversation.
- digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random: a desultory remark.