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no satellite is that big, and if it was space debris it would be burning up, would not be a dull, steady dim white light. aliens? now that could be a possibility?
it wasn't shaped like an orb/sphere, but long, thin cylindrical shape, with no change in direction, shape or light reflection.
Interesting. 20 minutes is an awful long time for a meteorite. Maybe the ISS?
Back from the dentist (Yes it was minor).
And good afternoon Mr. Cardinal (He’s in a different tree.) 🙂
And good afternoon Mr. Cardinal (He’s in a different tree.) 🙂
sorry, not 20 minutes, 20 seconds. I edited my original post. sorry for the confusion.
Have a long wait (2 or 3 hours) this morning during a personal errand; went to the store to buy a couple of nice physical newspapers. Nada, they don’t sell them anymore. Same goes for Starbucks (what’s the point of a cafe without newspapers and/or chess?). I understand the business reasons, but it saddened me.
A café without newspapers?
Sigh.
Even for (possible) health reasons, let alone profit reasons, this is something I deeply regret.
Yeah. I think they started removing them a year before the pandemic but let the local stores choose. It’s sad.
I subscribe from time to time; reason I don’t now is mostly a matter of money. If I could I would subscribe to physical editions of WSJ, NYT, and two local papers.
In our old house we used to get local papers delivered, but they went straight into the recycling. Here its a bit too remote for that and that's fine by me. I can think of better things to fill my recycling bin with!
Years ago I stopped getting the print version of The Washington Post delivered to my home, and instead began reading it online and when they implemented the paywall and required a subscription, I promptly subscribed. I have to have my daily news fix!
That said, I do miss having a physical paper to read, but I don't miss having them pile up and needing to dispose of them!
That said, I do miss having a physical paper to read, but I don't miss having them pile up and needing to dispose of them!
As a kid, I sorta had a tactile disorder that caused me to hate a lot of textures. It's mostly gone, but one that has stuck with me slightly is a dislike of the feeling of paper (think of nails on a chalkboard but to a lesser extent). It's not detrimental; I didn't have any problems doing schoolwork or sketches in college.
In any case, I actually prefer less tactile nature of e-books to physical books, but I do love the smell of old books. The organic materials in the paper break down and release chemicals that smell acrid and like almond and vanilla.
I'm tempted to light one of these while reading my Kindle:
That'd be a pretty cool anachronistic experience.
In any case, I actually prefer less tactile nature of e-books to physical books, but I do love the smell of old books. The organic materials in the paper break down and release chemicals that smell acrid and like almond and vanilla.
I'm tempted to light one of these while reading my Kindle:
That'd be a pretty cool anachronistic experience.
I subscribe to The Times (London) digital edition but do occasionally buy the print version as I did this morning.
When abroad, I must say that I found online news media (I have subscribed to the Guardian, The Economist and the FT) invaluable, but, for the sheer, physical pleasure of reading a paper, nothing beats an actual newspaper in the hand.
@AngerDanger: I have tactile issues - but with the texture of fabric: I loathe, abominate, detest and cannot wear manmade fibres - all of my clothing must be natural, (cotton, preferbly organic, or wool), but never had such issues with actual paper.
I love the physical feel of newpapers, of books (real books), of note-books (with good quality paper), and physically enjoy the actual act of reading a book, or newspaper or writing in a note-book with good quality paper (the sort of paper you can find in quality products from Germany or Japan).
@AngerDanger: I have tactile issues - but with the texture of fabric: I loathe, abominate, detest and cannot wear manmade fibres - all of my clothing must be natural, (cotton, preferbly organic, or wool), but never had such issues with actual paper.
I love the physical feel of newpapers, of books (real books), of note-books (with good quality paper), and physically enjoy the actual act of reading a book, or newspaper or writing in a note-book with good quality paper (the sort of paper you can find in quality products from Germany or Japan).
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As a kid, I sorta had a tactile disorder that caused me to hate a lot of textures. It's mostly gone, but one that has stuck with me slightly is a dislike of the feeling of paper (think of nails on a chalkboard but to a lesser extent). It's not detrimental; I didn't have any problems doing schoolwork or sketches in college.
In any case, I actually prefer less tactile nature of e-books to physical books, but I do love the smell of old books. The organic materials in the paper break down and release chemicals that smell acrid and like almond and vanilla.
I'm tempted to light one of these while reading my Kindle:
That'd be a pretty cool anachronistic experience.
There is a fungus that gets into books and furniture in the tropics. It doesn't damage them, but it gives them a unique smell. When I open any of the books from my youth in PNG (the few I have left), I am instantly transported back.
And that soggy dampness of the paper in such climates.........urgh.
Yes.
Okay, I hear you. This, I do remember.
Today is the one year anniversary of me (and too many fellow industry workers) being out of a job on account of covid. Granted, I've been on some gigs, but two hands worth of fingers are more than enough to count them. I'd really like to blame someone for all of this, but that's not exactly productive since that will get you nowhere. Then again, I could blame myself for not getting a "proper" job and diversifying my skill set in the first place, so thankfully there are options if the need to place blame suddenly strikes.
Still, things are pretty good. Parents got the first vaccination recently and everyone close to me has stayed healthy. It's snowing outside, which is nice. Beer still works, so that's a definite plus.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Still, things are pretty good. Parents got the first vaccination recently and everyone close to me has stayed healthy. It's snowing outside, which is nice. Beer still works, so that's a definite plus.
Have a great weekend everyone!
A year out of work? I couldn't begin to imagine. If I added all the time together I've not been working since I left school 3 decades or so ago I doubt it would come to more than a few weeks. Must be tough. I feel that Covid has really divided society more than ever. There are those who have been trying to fill their time due to redundancy or furlough. Then there are those like me who have been picking up the slack for furloughed colleagues and working nearly all the hours in a day.
Shame I'm not paid by the hour! I'd be minted.
Hope things change for the better soon. The end is in sight (I hope!).