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Gene Espy, pioneering Appalachian Trail dude, gone at 98
Nice article in the NYT that should be accessible without being a subscriber. He was the second person to thru-hike the whole length of the trail – did it in 1951. But on May 31, 1951, when he was 24, he began a new journey that was even more arduous and seemingly preposterous: hiking the … Read more
Another photo angle on rising sea levels
Thanks to FG for this.
Brigid – osprey shot(s) – oldie but goodie, 2020
Came across this. Brigid took a bunch of osprey pix at Croton Landing – I let her out for an hour – yesterday morning and here is just one of them. Not much BUT – a fish breakfast – check it out!
Lifestyle changes to help ward off dementia
I check most of these boxes – but the diet thing?
Two media Democrats give Trump some credit (begrudgingly of course)
The first one is CNN's Van Jones Van Jones has it figured out And this is Chris Cillizza, a former CNN pundit, summing up his 6 minute chit chat.
Oldie but goodie 2007 posting – “Oil Supply Crisis in five years”
Not exactly. In fact way off the reality. I posted this in July, 2007. https://tomfaranda.typepad.com/folly/2007/07/international-e.html International Energy Agency (IEA): Oil supply crisis in five years I'm sure that as economies in Asia grow, this is a very real possibility. Oil experts see supply crisis in five years | Business | Money | Telegraph The International … Read more
Friday cocktail – The Scofflaw!
Very nice – and simple to make. Really a blend of flavors. Farandaville recipe – identical to the video 1.5 oz rye whiskey – well like Sazerac, which is relativlye low cost .75 oz dry vermouth .75 oz Lemon juice .5 oz grenadine 2 dashes orange bitters Put in a shaker – shake and … Read more
The father of the eight year old killed in the Minnesota shooting speaks
Terribly sad. The reporter who speaks at the end and mentions her four children in Catholic school; heartfelt.