| Voyages of the Beagle | Books | [17-Dec-2025]
by Charles Darwin
Science: 0 pages
I dont usually read books online but read the whole thing. Its mostly about South America not the Galapagos, and a lot of geology and wandering. Its really interesting how much time Darwin spent off the ship with almost no mention of being on it. Rating: 5 (out of 8) |
| Deep fried party and geminids | Main Page, Astronomy | [14-Dec-2025]
Only cooked for about 4 hours before people stopped bringing stuff. Craig loved the moon pies, which were horrible. Oreos need to be done in the pot not the basket cause they stick. Soak/rinse fries then double fry. Calimari is much better when cleaned day of and repeatedly dried then breaded on site, it doesnt clump.
After coming home tried to sit out to watch Geminids. Spent abt 45 min off and on getting more clothes and warmth, then started to fall asleep. It was a beautiful clear night with no moon saw seven but just couldt stay awake. |
| Blackberries | Plants | [18-Oct-2025]
There are more blackberries. This is the third crop this year which is really odd. Usually there is only one about Memorial day. Never seen three crops over the course of one summer before. |
| Six Frigates | Books | [08-Oct-2025]
by Ian W. Toll
History: 560 pages
The history of the first six frigates: Constitution, President, Constellation, Chesapeake, and Congress. Does a good job on the early years through 1812 but is really lacking after that. Rating: 5 (out of 8) |
| Friday | Books | [08-Oct-2025]
by Robert A. Heinlein
Sci-fi: 344 pages
Nothing spectacular. A Tank gets involved in politics and issues she doesnt understand and ends up fleeing the planet. Rating: 4 (out of 8) |
| To Rule in Amber | Books | [06-Oct-2025]
To Rule in Amber by John Gregory Betancourt.
Fantasy: 310 pages.
Volume 3 in the series Dawn of Amber.
The real Pattern is fully established and Choas has an assassination. Rating: 6 (out of 8) |
| Chaos and Amber | Books | [05-Oct-2025]
Chaos and Amber by John Gregory Betancourt.
Fantasy: 318 pages.
Volume 2 in the series Dawn of Amber.
Oberon escape the destruction of the family home and flees to Chaos itself. Rating: 6 (out of 8) |
| The Dawn of Amber | Books | [03-Oct-2025]
The Dawn of Amber by John Gregory Betancourt.
Fantasy: 299 pages.
Volume 1 in the series Dawn of Amber.
The prequal series. Oberon learns about Chaos and discovers he has family. Rating: 6 (out of 8) |
| The First Chronicles of Amber | Books | [01-Oct-2025]
The First Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny.
Fantasy: 730 pages.
Volume 1-5 in the series The Chronicles of Amber.
Still one of the best book series ever. Corwin wakes up with amnesia, gets involved in a struggle for a throne, and saving existence. Rating: 7 (out of 8) |
| New job | Main Page | [29-Sep-2025]
Started new job today. |
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