A persistent urban myth is that aliens abduct humans and do weird experiments on us involving probes, after which they drop us back off onto the planet after giving us amnesia. The myth is unfounded — the reality is much different. Extraterrestrials do abduct humans, but not to do any silly experiments on us. They’ve…
CELTIC CRUSH SUNDAY- “KILKELLY”-MOLONEY, KEANE AND O’CONNELL — slicethelife
Hans at Hanspostcard has shared a detailed-through-letters account of a family member who left his family and country behind. The country here is Ireland, but it could apply anyone who has emigrated from their country of origin through hardship or duress. The song is so touching. Please take time if you can to follow the…
Bridge, “Michigan’s nonpartisan, nonprofit news source” headline: Detroit says no proof water shutoffs harm health. Get real, experts say.
February 26, 2020Joel KurthMichigan Health Watch Detroit water shutoffs DETROIT — Water is life, the old saying goes. But does denying it to thousands of people pose a threat to public health? More than 150 years of science may say yes, experts say, but that may not be enough as the Detroit City Council…
#SLS — Love Me Madly Again by Bryan Ferry (and backup band)
Jim Adams is the gracious host of Song Lyric Sunday. Jim says: This week we have Listen/Hear/Talk/Speak and I hope we will all be able to find a song that uses one of these prompt words and I want everyone to try and have fun while you are doing this. Here are the “rules”: •…
Doodads on Leap Year
Just a few shots from out back on my walk today, plus both kitties.
#Haikai Challenge #128 (2/29/20): east wind (kochi)
Chicago’s east wind Gains lake’s chilled momentum – MI feathers ruffle. Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge. Frank says: This week, write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga, etc.) that alludes to the East wind (Kochi).
#MM Saturday Mix — Ride ’em, Cowgirl
As the horse had a limp to his gait Made me fall as I reached for the gate As the horse from you leased Pay med bills at the least Or to court for small claims; test your fate. I went with a limerick, which has, per shadowpoetry.com, a set rhyme scheme of :…
