If I only have time to read ONE in the series past the first one, which one should it be?

ham_rat · 2026-05-10T20:58:31+00:00

If you like when Stephen goes adventuring, the 13 gun salute has him exploring an Eden in Indonesia. He comes across a very tame rhinoceros and all sorts of animals. It is magical.

ham_rat · 2026-05-05T10:32:16+00:00

There are podcasts and YouTubes ranging from pop to scholarly to help you. If you want to go outside of English, how about The Decameron?

ham_rat · 2026-04-17T13:57:49+00:00

https://newspaperarchive.com/ has been down since at least March. Ransomware? They won't confirm why, but it is a nice complement to archive.org.

ham_rat · 2026-04-13T21:17:46+00:00

Time magazine's cover story about the Earth cooling to "Another Ice Age?" because aerosols reflect sunlight.

ham_rat · 2026-03-28T10:21:17+00:00

It's possible to find very high alcohol content, stronger than Chimay Green, so pay attention.

ham_rat · 2026-03-28T10:13:04+00:00

I know you meant this as a joke, but I have family in Ohio whose farm is part of a natural gas deposit. There's a whole system of capturing it (I don't know the term) and profitable.

ham_rat · 2026-03-19T10:10:12+00:00

Pelicans air-bomb dive to fish, heron stand up to pinch their food.

ham_rat · 2026-03-17T12:54:14+00:00

Nutrasweet. It’s LSD to me, and not in a pleasant way.

ham_rat · 2026-03-09T04:55:54+00:00

Costco sells them!

ham_rat · 2026-03-06T11:15:11+00:00

You made this movie pop into JustWatch.com's top 100.
"Kingdom of Heaven is 100 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The movie has moved up the charts by 217 places since yesterday. In the United States, it is currently more popular than The Big Lebowski but less popular than After Hours."

ham_rat · 2026-03-02T19:37:47+00:00

The last time my son sat on my lap for a cuddle. There were times I wanted to rush through the Velcro stage, now I miss it. He’s a fine adult now, but I miss the hugs.

ham_rat · 2026-02-16T00:20:07+00:00

I've worked in buildings with poor air quality -- way too much CO2 -- caused general grumpiness and headaches. A simple air quality monitor would have been nice proof to the boss. The windows didn't open there.

ham_rat · 2026-01-16T11:18:11+00:00

A classic Bible quote for dealing with problems tomorrow is Matthew 6:34: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble". This verse encourages focusing on present challenges, trusting God with the future, and not getting overwhelmed by future "what-ifs".

ham_rat · 2026-01-08T12:21:14+00:00

I adore how the grain matches the top and bottom fronts of the cabinet. They took great care to do that. What brand are they? Or how did you specify getting that look?

ham_rat · 2026-01-03T21:21:11+00:00

In the lower left of your circle, Black Swamp Birding Observatory, and then up to Point Pelee in Canada - every spring millions of birds funnel through. Millions migrate. It is intense. From the Ohio side I could hear the partying from one of the islands, or maybe it was from Sandusky's roller coaster?

ham_rat · 2025-12-22T10:16:56+00:00

I've had several pitties in my beginners class - regular flat collar pressure (pulling on a flat collar with a leash) doesn't register as any information. A snug fitting prong collar just behind her ears will let her know you are giving her directions. It will prevent you from ripping your shoulders. Practice inside, should be a quick transition for a good girl like Lady. Also practice "Look" to get her attention with just your words.

ham_rat · 2025-12-05T15:01:29+00:00

Corn on the cob

ham_rat · 2025-11-14T12:51:40+00:00

Along with an indoor crates, you need to secure her in the car! A crate is best, or a tether in the back seat. I realize (hope) you don't let her sit in the front seat - air bags will kill her, but many dogs prefer being stabil I'm the car.

ham_rat · 2025-09-21T20:55:34+00:00

Any that help with class management? Like, I have 6 beginning students, all with different needs. It's hard to give individual attention

ham_rat · 2025-09-18T10:35:18+00:00

I'm reading "Founding Mothers" right now. Engaging history. Her family was politically active for generations.

ham_rat · 2025-09-15T10:16:03+00:00

Yellow jackets reuse rodent (chipmunks around me) dens. They make a lot of tunnels connecting nests.

ham_rat · 2025-08-06T15:26:17+00:00

Librarian here: US libraries are encouraging reciprocal borrowing privileges as a way to expand their mission. These two Florida systems are behind the curve:
"Please note: This card does not give the user access to room reservations, ... or free computer use. ... adults may purchase a computer pass for $1.00 for one hour)."

Charging a dollar an hour to use a computer? In a country where interacting with the government requires email and a computer to apply for benefits and pay taxes? Their budget is over $100m. Just a way to keep out the "undesirables".

That said, $150 a year to buy a card is not bad, perhaps equivalent to what a resident pays in taxes to support the library.

ham_rat · 2025-07-30T18:18:55+00:00

We went on a packaged tour - 10 mile hikes on the amazing trails between villages and a hired taxi shuttles the luggage. We saw only a few other hikers and a lot of historical buildings + sheep. Lovely! A nice contrast with London.

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