Category Archives: Hobbies & General Interest

Post hoc fallacy

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Stella

The science of logic fascinates me. This is just one of several logical fallacies. Post hoc ergo propter hoc (Latin: ‘after this, therefore because of this’) is an informal fallacy that states: “Since event Y followed event X, event Y … Continue reading →

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Laugh (well, giggle) of the day …

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Stella

This is an orchid called the “Naked Man”. It is real, and the photo is not digitally manipulated. The botanical name is Orchis italica. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchis_italica “Naked Man” is native to southwestern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It flowers in … Continue reading →

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Words, Terms and Slang learned from British Television

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Stella

Bringing back an oldie (from 2016). What are your favorites? Two additions (also from Downton Abbey) are: Mumsy – drab or dowdy; unfashionable. h’aporth – As in “you daft h’aporth”. Half penny worth. A silly or foolish person.   I … Continue reading →

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Growing Up In the 1950’s

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Stella

My earliest memories are of life in the early Detroit suburbs, a time when families were moving out of the city into the country.  So it was with our family.  My Aunt and Uncle and their sons had bought some … Continue reading →

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Culture of the 1960’s – As seen in the movies

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Stella

The pop culture is a reflection of the social and political mores of the times.  The 1960’s were a heyday in Hollywood movie making.  Part of that is, in my opinion, because of the depth of talent in acting, directing … Continue reading →

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Pączki Day (Detroit Style) aka Fat Tuesday

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Stella

This is my usual Fat Tuesday post with a few updates; I won’t be eating these today, but remember them fondly. It’s Pączki Day, and in Detroit that means you should be sure to wear your stretchy pants or, as … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Agatha!

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Stella

Agatha Christie was born on September 15, 1890 in Torquay, Devon, England. That is a place that I wouldn’t mind visiting some day (though not likely.) Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short … Continue reading →

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I’m a 10 percenter – member of the left handers’ club. Are you?

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Stella

A repeat, but a good one! As a member of a minority, I can tell you that the world is made for people who are right handed. It is true that right handed people have a dominant left brain. Left … Continue reading →

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Look!

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Stella

Check this out. Click on the link below to zoom in and examine the photo. This photo is captured with 24.9 billion pixels of quantum technology. You can zoom in, zoom out when you look at it. You can clearly … Continue reading →

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Summer Family Specialties

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Stella

Since it’s a time for family reunions, picnics and barbecues, it seems like a good time to trade our favorite summer recipes. The last big get-together that I hosted (an outdoor party of 75), we provided fried chicken, ham, scalloped … Continue reading →

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