Monthly Archives: September 2022

Get Ready! Get Set!

Posted on Friday, September 30, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The busiest international flight route is NOT New York – London!  In fact, the busiest international route is Hong Kong-Taipei, Taiwan: 6.5 million passengers traveled between the two Asian destinations in 2018, on almost 27,500 flights. We are leaving … Continue reading →

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Thursday And That Means “Girls Night out”

Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2022 by Paul

Fact: A cat’s nose pad is as unique as a human fingerprint, so no two feline noseprints are ever alike. Joe came over to see where we ought to place the full-house fan and we found a spot.  After that, … Continue reading →

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Too Close To Halloween; It Was Scary!

Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The English word ‘Halloween’ comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” being the evening before the Christian holy days of All Hallows’ Day (All Saints’ Day) on 1 November and All Souls’ Day on 2 November. Last night was the first … Continue reading →

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Caught Me Another Mouse!

Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Mice, like other rodents, have a set of incisor teeth that never stop growing.  Their teeth grow at a rate of 0.3mm a day! Because of this, mice have to constantly gnaw on items ranging from cardboard boxes to … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Rest!

Posted on Monday, September 26, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The current world population represents only 7% of the total of anatomically modern human beings who have ever lived (which is an estimated 108 billion people). I had to start the day with a father-to-son talk with Scout after … Continue reading →

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The Day Has Finally Arrived; Sue Gets Scattered At Sea!

Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The EPA’s Clean Water Act requires you to obtain a permit for the ashes and what vessel they will be on. We were up early getting ready to depart for Newport for the scattering of ashes at 10:00 AM.  … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Preparations!

Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2022 by Paul

Fact: In America, traditional burials are slowly being replaced by cremation and alternative burial or ash-scattering services. According to the 2020 NFDA Cremation & Burial Report, in 2020, the cremation rate was 56%, surpassing the burial rate of only 37.5%. … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived! Happy Birthday Dianne!

Posted on Friday, September 23, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  In the U.K. and Australia, Friday is sometimes referred to by the acronym “POETS Day,” which stands for “Piss Off Early Tomorrow’s Saturday.” We were lazy this morning and did not get verticle until 7:30 AM.  Thank goodness Colleen … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out; Our Favorite Day Of The Week!

Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2022 by Paul

Fact: October has just one birthstone, but with this dazzling stone, who needs another? October’s birthstone is the Opal, valued by the Ancient Romans as the most priceless of all.  The opal comes in a myriad of striking colors that often … Continue reading →

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Colleen Is Coming To Town!

Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  No other love in the world is like the love of a father has for his little girl.  We scampered around the house, getting everything ready for our new arrival.  Paul messed with his computer attempting to get the … Continue reading →

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Let’s Visit The Doctor And The Gym

Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Macchu Pichu is an earthquake-proof city.  This ancient Inca town rests on two fault lines in Peru, meaning earthquakes were expected events.  So how did they live through it?  In fact, the Incans created a brilliant engineering technique called … Continue reading →

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The Week Has Started!

Posted on Monday, September 19, 2022 by Paul

Fact: There are only two countries in the world where Coca Cola does not exist/ You might think Coca Cola is something you can find anywhere in the world but these two countries have been in long-term US trade embargoes … Continue reading →

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Sunday Pain!

Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Traditionally, people predict the weather by looking at plant and animal behavior: Long ago, people used to look to plants and animals, such as bird migration, for hints or predictions of weather. Frogs croaking faster, sheep’s wool uncurling, ants … Continue reading →

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Out And About!

Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  Worms prepare for a flood: Worms wriggle up to the earth’s surface before a flood.  Because they cannot get oxygen when the soil is flooded, they come up to the surface to breathe. Dancing last night took its toll; … Continue reading →

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Friday And We Are All Over The Map!

Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  A cloud can weigh more than a million pounds.  Today started with a bang; the trap snapped, and I added one more to my score.  I think we ought to scalp them and hang the scalps on the wall … Continue reading →

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Off To The Elks For Lunch With Neighbors!

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Snakes can predict earthquakes. Many animals are able to predict earthquakes to varying levels of success. Yet, snakes are the most reliable, sensing earthquakes from as far as 75 miles away (121 km). What’s more impressive is that they … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Returns

Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 by Paul

Fact: In a group of 23 people, there is a 50% chance that two will share the same birthday. Progress comes measured in inches.  The bullnose caps are being put on the top of the beds so we can sit … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day

Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Sushi has plenty of health benefits.  If you’re curious about sushi’s nutrition facts, you’ll be happy to know that sushi is swimming in health benefits.  The most apparent nutrient is omega-3 fatty acids, a heart-healthy fat that most fish … Continue reading →

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We Stayed Home And Worked Around The House

Posted on Monday, September 12, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Pringles are not potato chips. From 2007 to 2009, Pringles had a court issue where judges debated whether Pringles were potato chips or not, and in 2009, it was ruled that they were potato chips. However, Pringles are just … Continue reading →

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Tea For Ten?

Posted on Sunday, September 11, 2022 by Paul

Fact: It takes around 2,000 tiny leaves to make just one pound of finished tea.  There are more than 1,500 types of teas in the world.  Tea plants grow wild in Asia, but over 25 countries cultivate tea as a … Continue reading →

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