Category Archives: Randomness

Goodbye, 2012




What a year. I say that not knowing if that statement is a good thing or not. The year 2012, at the very least, stands out, though largely because it was filled with so much sorrow. Of course, the phrase … Continue reading

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The Death of Osama bin Laden




Perhaps it’s less than kind to celebrate the death of anyone, no matter the level of evil they were responsible for in their life. And while the scenes of Americans celebrating—especially at places of such sorrow like Ground Zero—was amazing … Continue reading

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Bear Down!




***WARNING*** The National Weather Service has issued a falling bird warning for the Chicagoland area beginning at 12:00 pm central and continuing until the end of the fourth quarter. Similar occurrences with Ravens and Falcons have already been reported in other … Continue reading

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Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse Photos




The weather was just about perfect in Colorado for this amazing event. It was cold, and some clouds moved in around 1am MST, but they cleared quickly and then we were left with a perfectly clear sky. Just amazing. Here … Continue reading

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Lunar Eclipse




Late tonight (well, early morning on December 21, really), if the skies are clear, you’ll be able to watch a total lunar eclipse. Here’s a time-lapse shot I took through my telescope during the August 2007 event. It gives you … Continue reading

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