Is HAM Radio Still a Thing, and How Do I Get a License in 2021?
With all the distractions of tablets, game systems, cell phones and the internet, is HAM radio still a thing, and how do I get a license in 2021?HAM Radio or Amateur Radio remains during the age of cellular mobile phones with approximately 750,000 active licenses issued in the United States as of Jan 15, 2021.…
Read MoreTime Traveling Bow Hunter
A friend sent me this amazing video of a young man showing off his amazing archery skills. Though I know one cannot always believe what one sees on video these days, I do know for a fact that people can do this kind of stuff with a bow and some arrows. I’ve seen it with…
Read MoreAbout Knives and Knife Sharpening
The purpose of knives is to cut things. To do that we sharpen them. If you’ve never known the satisfaction of using a razor sharp knife, until it dulls, then restore its edge to as good or better than before, let’s change that, together.
Read MoreUsing The Moon To Improve Your Fishing & Hunting Success.
A buddy sent me via text message asking for some info on the best times to be out hunting. It seems he was getting bored and not seeing the usual deer traffic at his hunting lease. He knew I was a longtime student of Solunar Theory, and he knew I always tried my best to…
Read MoreNational Anthem Matters To MLB; NFL not so much?
The disturbing trend of disrespecting the National Anthem by NFL athletes continues even as Baseball and network coverage show due allegiance.
Read MoreDo Watercolor Paints Expire?
My experience is with Winsor & Newton Artist’s watercolor paints in large and small pans or tubes. And, in my experience, most colors will “dry out.” Which in tube form, would be considered expired by most art stores. I’m unclear on the predictability of the shelf life of watercolor paints, but I bet each manufacturer…
Read MoreWhat Has Happened To Our Neighbors?
Earlier today, I saw a post by one of my neighbors. She posted the photo of a young man, age 8-11, well-groomed and wearing a tee-shirt and a baseball cap. Below the posted picture, she asked if anyone knew who he was. It turns out he dared to ring my neighbors’ doorbell. She said, “he…
Read MoreWhy Does My Air Conditioner Need Recharge?
In theory, a modern split system air conditioner should never need a recharge, unless it breaks. It’s supposed to be a closed system no different from your refrigerator. Most people never hear of a standard off-the-shelf refrigerator needing a recharge. Why is that? Well, let’s talk about your fridge for a moment to help me…
Read MoreAre We Humans Inventing Our Own Destruction?
I must call BS to the statement that suggests we Humans are the only species that kill for sport. One only has to own a cat to know that we humans are not alone in the willingness, or genetic predisposition, to kill with no driven need for sustenance or self-preservation. However, I find it absolutely…
Read MoreYouTube, Facebook, Twitter manipulation – Is it real?
So, is YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter manipulation real? In techie circles (read nerds) it’s widely known and understood that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated human impersonators (Bots) are active every single minute of every single day on Social media. Some posts are part of a scam to extract dollars out of your bank account fraudulently.…
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