Time To Swim

Our pool is finally warm enough for me so this weekend I'm taking the plunge.

Cat Blog Friday

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... what better than 3D printed cats!

Happy Friday, everybody.

Regenerative Medicine

Remember the replicator from Star Trek? Well, the early version is here...

3-D Printer Helps Save Dying Baby

Fascinating.

Crazy Ants

No, not crazy aunts... we all have one or more of those ;-)

'Crazy Ants' A Threat In Southern U.S.

These crazy ants invade your home and make people pine for the more polite fire ants who stay in their mounds.

Great.

Like we don't have enough wildlife to worry about in Florida.

Cat Blog Friday

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... a killer Jodi Arias cat.

Yikes!

Have a happy Friday anyway, but watch your backs.

:-)

Gratitude

Paws For thought: One-eyed Dog's Heart-warming Hug With Woman Who Saved His Life By Rescuing Him From 'High-kill' Pound

It warms my heart to know that are such good souls in the world.

No Storm

Scandal Politics Sweep Capitol Hill

I'm reading about all the scandals left and right, but I would bet good money that it won't affect Obama's presidency one bit.

Happy Mother's Day

A little humor for all the moms on their special day.

Good Gator

Fleeing Suspect Attacked By Gator

A good story from Florida... finally ;-)

Cat Blog Friday

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... what better than a momma cat loving her baby.

[insert collective 'Awwwwww' here]

Happy Friday everybody and a Happy Mother's Day weekend wish to all the moms and moms-to-be out there.

Br'er Rabbit Girl

Jodi Arias: "I Would Prefer The Death Penalty"

Oh please, don't throw me into that briar patch.

Selective Hearing

This one made me smile...

So true.

BTW my daughters are in college and they still freak out when they hear the ice cream truck.

:-)



[The BLOG note: Hat tip to s-i-l D.A. for bringing it to my attention.]

Friends

This is for my niece... K

May The Fourth...

May the fourth be with you...

Cat Blog Friday

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... a cat in a Darth Vader hat in honor of tomorrow.

Happy Friday, everybody!

Historic Victuals

Skeleton Of Teenage Girl Confirms Cannibalism At Jamestown Colony

Always suspected, but now it's proven thanks to forensic analysis.

Only 30?

30 Reasons To Dislike Obama

I could fill a book...

Spanish Food

For all the foodies out there...

El Celler de Can Roca Retakes Global Restaurant Title for Catalonia

I would so love to eat there.

DNA Fabulous !

Elegantly simple in structure yet capable of the most staggering complexity... now that's a molecule.

Francis Crick's Letter To 12 Year Son Explaining DNA Sells For 6 Million

Fascinating read. Would've been nice to see a mention to Rosalind Franklin's contribution, but that is a post for another day.

Under Pressure

Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects’ Mom: ‘America Took My Kids Away From Me’

I'd like to put this whole family in a pressure cooker.

Shakuntala Devi 1929 - 2013

Shakuntala Devi, ‘Human Computer’ Who Bested the Machines, Dies At 83

What an amazing mind...

Trek Down Abbey Road

A nice road to ride on a Monday...

Cat Blog Friday

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... more chemistry cat because I love nerdy science humor.

Happy Friday everybody!

Chemical Fun

I love this...

[click on image to enlarge]

Iron Granddaughter

After a week of bad news, I found this quite heartening...

Iron Granddaughter Does Her Proud: Amanda Thatcher Captivates Britain As She Gives Pitch Perfect Reading After Jetting In From USA

Notice who was conspicuous in his absence.

Boston Massacre

Our thoughts and prayers are with those injured or affected during the explosion at the Boston Marathon yesterday.

Taxing Day

I imagine many of us are dog tired on this taxing day...

33-7 For Thee, Not Me

Woods Penalized Two Strokes For Illegal Ball Drop

Did Woods take unfair advantage?

Would another golfer be disqualified for this same infraction?

Cat Blog Friday

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... thinking about the 77th Masters, a combo of cat and golf.

Happy Friday, everybody!

Brutal Beaver

Beaver Bites Man From Brest To Death In Belarus Attack

You can't make up this stuff.