November can be made a dreary month, with the awful societal act of Daylight Saving causing dark afternoons and darker moods. So, here are a few things that have sparked joy for me lately from the cosmos to tiny anchovies. X-Class Solar Flares Creating Incredible Auroras With the Sun being in the most active phase …
The Wheel of Time quietly put out one of the strongest seasons of a fantasy show that I’ve seen in many turns of the wheel. While I found Seasons 1 and 2 somewhat inconsistent – Season 3 finally finds its strong footing. The main protagonists have come into their own, supported by intriguing, new supporting …
I had the best intentions of doing a wrap-up post of 2024 highlights before the end of the year, but the holiday lethargy/turkey coma set in and I didn’t feel particularly inspired to spend more time on the computer. Instead, I squirrelled into books, went on outdoor adventures, played guitar, and spent time with the …
This June, I checked off another travel bucket list item by going to Spain, where I had an absolutely magnificent time. I had wanted to visit since seeing Vicky Cristina Barcelona in my 20s – finding the warm, golden hues of the city and the Spanish wine (and guitar) to be appealing prospects. Going as …
A Supermoon is when a full Moon coincides with being at, or near, its closest to Earth. The Moon orbits Earth in an elliptical shape – not circular – so there are times when the Moon is closer to the Earth than others. When it is at its closest, it is known as being at …
Look West about thirty minutes after sunset on March 27 to see a “parade of planets”. Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars, and the Moon will be aligned in arc in the evening sky – although you’ll only be able to see Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and the Moon with the naked eye. Grab some binoculars or a …
James Webb Space Telescope is finally active and bringing back unprecedented images from the edge of the universe and the beginning of time! You may have seen one of its first images that shows a universe chockablock full of galaxies – and that’s only a fraction of what’s out there. In fact, this was said …
In between my weekly watchings of Hawkeye, Yellowjackets, Dickinson, and The Expanse, I’ve watched two tremendous movies that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. Find them below! The Power of the Dog The Power of the Dog trailer set me up for the expectations of a dreary tale featuring one Doctor Stephen Strange (aka Benedict Cumberbatch.) What I …
Stunning scenery, jaw-dropping feats of climbing, and the impressive spirit of the late Marc-André Leclerc combine to make The Alpinist one of the best adventure documentaries I’ve ever seen. A local climber raised in Chilliwack, BC, Marc-André climbs with little fanfare – even dodging the calls of the documentarians to chase a “pure” solo climbing …
Lunatics unite! On May 26, 2021 there will be a Supermoon coinciding with a total lunar eclipse – called a Super Blood Moon. But, you’ll have to be up early, and on the West Coast, to view all stages of the eclipse. The lunar eclipse will begin at 1:47am PT, with the Moon being partially …