It's been a quiet week out at the ranch. Not only did we have (some) rain a few days -- one lovely day, it did nothing but drip and drizzle. And our plants loved it! We did, too, actually. It made for better sleeping, and one contemplative afternoon to get some work done.
Nothing's planned for the Fourth. We'll watch some fireworks, but that's about it. And we have plans to help Daughter #1 and her partner move into their new house this week, as well as a trip to Granby to see old friends (and use the Hot Sulphur Springs waters). It should be reasonably quiet around here.
And peaceful. That's the key -- peaceful.
WARNING: Just heard that postage rates are going up again, July 11! First class will now be 60 cents an ounce, instead of 58 cents. This may not seem like much, but it adds up. Buy your 'forever' stamps now, and you'll save.
One guy's experience at a retirement/investment seminar. We go to these now and then...for the food.
"Liberal world order??" Americans everywhere are flinching. ('He slipped up,' the Brick noted. 'He wasn't supposed to say that.' I don't think so, either.)
'Babysitting entitled climbers' (actually, beginners with $$ to burn) on Denali.
One of my favorite idea posts ever -- 'no bake, no craft' gift ideas for $1 each. If you have a group of people you need gifts for, this is perfect. (From Like Merchant Ships)
Establishing residency -- the easy way. This is particularly helpful if you live out of a fifth-wheel, like we do. (No problems at present -- but it's helpful info for the future.)
The dark side of facial recognition software -- images you wish to forget may still be out there in the netherwinds. (Or they may label those photos as being you -- but it's not you. Rep. Boebert found this out the hard way.
What's your favorite spice -- or blend? A number of great ideas in the comments here. (Thanks, The Frugal Girl)
Did you know the Israeli Parliament dissolved itself? No doubt some people wish Congress would do likewise...
Ten celebrities who survived the Holocaust. Including Robert Clary, who later played 'Le Beau' on Hogan's Heroes!
A man is searched at a checkpoint after "suspiciously eating a cheeseburger." Turns out he had bricks (!!!) of meth taped to his body. This is a weird one...
The strange discovery of the WWII plane Lady Be Good -- found in the desert more than a decade later.
First images from the Webb telescope will be coming soon. And they're "emotionally moving," according to the scientists studying them.
Beautiful Romanov jewelry that survived the Russian Revolution. (From Russia Beyond) Including this piece, Maria Feodorovna's Kokoshnik diadem:
Thirty valuable treasures that are still missing.
Fifty American landmarks that you should see.
Surprising 'lost and found' signs.
The 'Napalm Girl' gets her final skin treatment -- a very different ending to a gripping photo.
The Sofia Hagia's floors were cracked -- by heavy machinery used to clean them.
There's much more to Michael Oher and his story than The Blind Side.
Dole Whip: a Disneyland classic you can now make for yourself.
John Hinckley says he "can't remember," and doesn't want to remember shooting President Reagan in 1981. But he's sorry, he says.
'What was one time a stranger was unexpectedly kind to you?' Reader responses, via Bored Panda. And...
Some brilliant design SUCCESSES! including: a bread knife in die Schweiz. (Switzerland!)
The 'embarrassing anatomy of a phishing scam.' If you've been hit by 'urgent' phone calls and e-mails about your credit cards, Amazon, taxes, etc... you need to read this! (Thanks, Len Penzo) His
'Six ways to avoid being pickpocketed' is good, too.
Five hotels that offer free happy hours for guests.
Celebrities who divorced their parents.
A sax player with dancing cats is busted out of the subway... days before New York City's mayor rode the subway, and realized they were bad?! Well, yes, they can be scary -- but I never felt threatened by dancing cats.
"'Let me tell you something: When I started looking into this, I was shocked at how bad this place is,' Adams told the New York Post.'"
At least he finally noticed.
The New York Supreme Court rules: non-citizens can NOT vote in New York City elections. (I didn't realize that they could!) According to the court, this is a privilege reserved for American citizens, according to the Constitution. How 'bout that...
The 'Traitor of Colditz: why did this British officer deliberately inform on his comrades' escape attempts? I'm looking forward to reading the new book by the same name.
Ten memorable movies about Paris. Some of these are a trifle weird too, but hey... Paris.
Men wore corsets in the historical past? Yep, says MessyNessyChic.
Buying a Sears kit home -- what's it like?
The oldest cookbooks in the world.
Import a 15-year-old homeless kid with a fake passport, so your daughter can have a kidney transplant? Is that what happened here? (It sure seems like it.)
Weird (and funny) "oops!" wildlife photos.
How to make homemade grape jelly -- with juice, instead of fruit. Based on the comments, YES, you can make this with other juices, as well. (From The Frugal Girl)
Movie mistakes you may or may not have noticed.
A drawing by Albrecht Durer -- found in a library book! More of his possible work was found on a wall of a souvenir shop in Wien (Vienna), too -- a city he was not known to have visited.
Brad Pitt gets drawn into a search for treasure -- that he admits was a "foolish hunt."
"You just tried to scam the wrong person..." An interesting Quora question.
Now here's how you get rid of home squatters -- sic a SWAT team on them! (New York City, are you paying attention?)
Beating the system -- in innovative ways.
A huge solar flare is heading for earth soon.
Rupert Murdoch's granddaughter got married. So what? Until you take closer look at the bridesmaids! (Yes, I laughed. He looks like he has a great sense of humor.)
The bride's grandmother was buried in the bride's wedding dress... by accident! This is a strange one.
Weird facts about Queen Victoria.
or... Madame Pompadour.
Here's one way to get your stolen car back -- shut its engine down remotely! (Frankly, I'm surprised it wasn't stripped by the time he got it back.)
Have a great week.
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