Monthly Archives: December 2014

The Winter Solstice this year occurs at 6:03 PM EST today when the sun, as viewed from the Earth, ceases its apparent southward trajectory through the sky and begins its journey northward towards the celestial equator. I say apparent because … Continue reading →

    This morning I filled up my car’s gas tank and received the accompanying ticket; $1.99 for a gallon of gas! A fill-up for $26.11! Where will it end?

“Who can explain it, who can tell you why? Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.” Some of you may recognize the above as a linking piece, a type of mini-recitative, in the song “Some Enchanted Evening” from the … Continue reading →