This seems to be a slow motion unfolding disaster in the Mid Atlantic.. heat and no electricity, no lights in sight and no end of the heat coming either

5 million without power originally. Now it’s 2 million. But put it into perspective: After Hurricane Katrina, the most without power was 3 million…  Power companies hope to have at least 90% restored by FRIDAY this week..  Of course there will be more heat and more storms throughout… This seems to be a slow motion unfolding … Read moreThis seems to be a slow motion unfolding disaster in the Mid Atlantic.. heat and no electricity, no lights in sight and no end of the heat coming either

I have been doing some more thinking about the ‘elusive’ God particle

As linked yesterday here, scientists at CERN are expected to make an announcement this week that they have found the Higgs Boson God Particle with 99.99% certainty. The particle has been long sought by those who experiment with the giant CERN collider–it is the particle that makes up the mass of atoms.. My mind can’t necessarily comprehend … Read moreI have been doing some more thinking about the ‘elusive’ God particle

From mild mannered child to .. monster of mayhem. And then he smiles and melts your heart..

Ayden Morris is 16 months old. He is amazing. At times it feels like he’s one of the adults, he tries so hard to be independent. He’ll go so far as to hold the cup with his own hands, but in the process rips it out of yours. He will take walks on his own, … Read moreFrom mild mannered child to .. monster of mayhem. And then he smiles and melts your heart..

A truly dangerous situation developing across the nation of heat

Lives are in danger and the heat is excessive. In 20 states today an excessive heat warning is active while million remain without power due to wild storms in the past 48 hours.. The historic heat and lack of power have prompted officials to tell many, especially the elderly and those who have trouble breathing in normal … Read moreA truly dangerous situation developing across the nation of heat

Life in the coal region: Block party mania.

I suppose only it’s in the coal region during summer that a Saturday night out means you come home with your clothes reeking of butter and onions and your skin has a healthy sheen of bleenie. Blind pigeons, perogies, halushki, and fries.. You can’t avoid them no matter how hard you try. Long live block … Read moreLife in the coal region: Block party mania.