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Bird’s Eye Views
Author Archives: swabby429
Pondering Batteries
During the last Arctic cold wave, the outdoor sensor for the weather monitor on my desk died. After the 60-miles-an-hour winds subsided, I disconnected the sensor from the outdoor mounting bracket and brought it inside the house. After cleaning dust, … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Gadgets, History, Meanderings, Science
Tagged Alessandro Volta, batteries, inventions, Radio Shack, technology
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My Way
There are certain days when I crave the sound of Frank Sinatra’s singing voice. It reflects an unexpected honesty that he had about himself despite his alleged dark reputation regarding some of his friends. Last night my Sinatra itch was … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Health, Meanderings, music, philosophy, Travel
Tagged art of living, Frank Sinatra, life's journey, My Way
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High Vision
Several years ago my vision clinic recommended a test for low vision. I went ahead and was checked. Thankfully, I had no significant symptoms of that severe visual impairment. (The term “low vision” seems like an odd misnomer, and I … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Meanderings, philosophy, Politics, religion
Tagged idealism, introspection, morality, theocracy, tyranny, visionary
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Inspired By Amadeus …Floral Friday
The skillful pianist Andrei Pisarev’s rendition of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Piano Sonata No. 11 (K. 331)” on the stereo inspired today’s offerings. This is one of my favorite pieces to play while engaged in creative pursuits. The piece has a … Continue reading
Posted in art, Floral Arts, Hobbies, music, projects
Tagged inspiration, Piano Concertos, ranuculus, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Valentine’s Day And Me–It’s Complicated
Sometimes I tick the boxes on those Internet quizzes about life. Whenever the question about marital status comes up, I usually click on the option, “It’s Complicated”. I do this for a couple of reasons. First, I realize that most … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Friendship, Hometown
Tagged dating, LGBT community, relationships, same sex marriage, Valentine's Day
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About Desperation
The day before St. Valentine’s Day is informally celebrated as Desperation Day. This “holiday” is mainly reserved for people who are unpartnered and are unhappy about that situation because they desire a date for Valentine’s Day. The reason for having … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, cultural highlights, Meanderings
Tagged desire, desperation, Desperation Day, need, romance, Valentine's Day
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