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Snowmageddon, Or Is It: Snowpocalypse?

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Mike Slickster

Another snow event is forecasted for the Philadelphia region on Sunday, February 7, but not cause for a state of emergency for many as this past week’s three-day event turned into. Haven’t seen this much snow in a while. It’s … Continue reading →

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So How Did Your Day Go?

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Mike Slickster

I should have known it was going to be a bad day when: I broke the yokes while cracking eggs open to fry for breakfast, preferring them to be sunny-side up. While attempting to make my morning cup of Joe, … Continue reading →

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Strange Days Indeed

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Mike Slickster

Into week three of my self-induced isolation—now lawfully mandated here in Bucks County, PA—I don’t foresee an end to this COVID-19 crisis anytime soon in the U.S., nor anywhere else in the world; although, the tide of the coronavirus disease … Continue reading →

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Off We Go Into The Wild, Blue Yonder!

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Mike Slickster

The parts for the camera drone arrived in the mail today. The distributor didn’t send them out until Wednesday. I had to pester the vendor on Tuesday for that to happen. So far the new motor and camera assembly are … Continue reading →

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Today’s Tirade: Put a Sock in It!

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Mike Slickster

Why do small dogs have such annoying barks? Not only does the shrill of their yapping grind my nerves like someone’s shifting the gears of a standard transmission without applying the clutch, but the sheer intensity of the mongrel’s yipping, … Continue reading →

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Lent’s Over: Time to Bellyache Again!

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Mike Slickster

Still trying to calibrate my big lens after its last spill to the pavement. See last week’s entry for the details. I’m getting closer but think sending it back to the manufacturer for their expertise is probably the best option … Continue reading →

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No Cigar!

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Mike Slickster

Now that it’s over, my picture didn’t even place in the top twenty at that Delaware River photo contest I entered two weeks ago. The top vote-getter got 533. Number twenty had 14. My photo got 9. Thanks so much … Continue reading →

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A Bittersweet Memoir of Montmartre

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Mike Slickster

Brilliant memories of the wonderful times spent in a delightful, historic city overseas has filled this aperiodic world-traveler’s thoughts recently with too few days of boundless joy, rousing merriment and zestful wanderlust to boot. I’ve been rummaging through a battery … Continue reading →

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So How Did Your Day Go?

Strange Days Indeed

Off We Go Into The Wild, Blue Yonder!

Today’s Tirade: Put a Sock in It!

Lent’s Over: Time to Bellyache Again!

A Bittersweet Memoir of Montmartre

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