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I always fear the Weekly Wrap-Up that I don’t start until Sunday morning. I do have half a page of notes in my book so content shouldn’t be the issue. I have to first get to my Sunday morning volleyball tasks so that I’m mentally prepared for this endeavor. The cool thing is that you… Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up (9/7/25)

As I have mentioned before, one of the benefits of travelling on the pro tennis tour with a player is that I get to meet all sorts of interesting people, all of whom have a similar interest in tennis as myself. These people might be players (current and former), coaches, parents, equipment suppliers, sponsors, organisers,Continue reading “127. POPPING OUT ONCE AGAIN!”

I’ve found that the more fun I’m having, the less detailed my reports. It’s not a problem in barbecue places where I place my order, eat a couple of the hushpuppies as soon as they’re within reach, and then photograph my plate, perhaps with a close-up, while eating more hushpuppies. But when I’m with a group in a nice restaurant my bloggy duties recede into … Continue reading Best Cellar, Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 7, 2025 are on Sir Anthony Quayle and the late Stephen Mendillo. Today is the first day of Suicide Prevention Week — my post on that somber topic is here It is also the anniversary of the Founding of Boston in 1630. Find several relevant posts about that glorious […]

Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 7, 2025 are on Sir Anthony Quayle and the late Stephen Mendillo. Today is the first day of Suicide Prevention Week — my post on that somber topic is here It is also the anniversary of the Founding of Boston in 1630. Find several relevant posts about that glorious […]

They’re dropping like flies lately over on Eve’s Obits so that one can hardly keep up. The saddest news of the last few days has been the passing of Mark Volman of The Turtles, The Mothers of Invention and Flo and Eddie but that one deserves a thoughtful, unhurried remembrance. Like Eve, I’m a huge […]

They’re dropping like flies lately over on Eve’s Obits so that one can hardly keep up. The saddest news of the last few days has been the passing of Mark Volman of The Turtles, The Mothers of Invention and Flo and Eddie but that one deserves a thoughtful, unhurried remembrance. Like Eve, I’m a huge […]

Hi friends! I have wanted to do this project for ages! We found this old cabinet at the end of the day at a yard sale. It was too cool to pass up. For years, it sat in the garage storing random crap inefficiently, but I had dreams of turning it into the watercolor storage […]

Hi friends! I have wanted to do this project for ages! We found this old cabinet at the end of the day at a yard sale. It was too cool to pass up. For years, it sat in the garage storing random crap inefficiently, but I had dreams of turning it into the watercolor storage […]

I acknowledge off the bat that the title of this post is unfortunate. The intention is to suggest the drawing out of an elusive bird, not for the purposes of shooting him but for getting a better look. And certainly not to send his carcass swirling down the plumbing! I’ve long deferred adding Sir Anthony […]

I acknowledge off the bat that the title of this post is unfortunate. The intention is to suggest the drawing out of an elusive bird, not for the purposes of shooting him but for getting a better look. And certainly not to send his carcass swirling down the plumbing! I’ve long deferred adding Sir Anthony […]

By Aswhin Kumar Many years ago, like most people, I signed up for LinkedIn. The reason being – to build connections, improve my chances of finding a job, or maybe even switch companies someday. It seemed like the thing to do. Everyone around me was signing up, and it felt like an essential part of […]

Norway has a general election today. In a country of 5.6m people, some 4m are entitled to vote and there is usually a high turnout by international standards – over 75%. Indeed, early voting has become increasingly popular, with up to 60% voting before the official day. Norwegians are probably the richest nation in theContinue reading “Norway: the fossil fuel capital of Europe”

Updates: Pacific takes match one from Pacific Union 3-1. They are up 2-1 in the second match. In the only non-West match of the day, Bowdoin swept Rochester. Pacific gets the double. Both 3-1 results. GFU takes set one but CC puts the hurt on in sets 2 and 3. Not a fan of the… Continue reading Sunday, Sept 7 Match Day!

No matches today or tomorrow in Regions VIII/IX or the top 25. Back at it Tuesday. -Ricky Nelson

Relapse Records presents 2R0I2P0, the brand new collaborative album from BORIS and MERZBOW. The 10 track album showcases every bit of the excitement and pulse-pounding rock and metal heard throughout the inimitable, expansive BORIS catalog, as it meets the signature harsh noise and soundscapes of the equally prolific MERZBOW. An album that is at once… Continue reading BORIS & MERZBOW – 2R0I2P0 | Fvll albvm (2020) →

Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 6, 2025 are about Max Schreck (Nosferatu), Warhol superstar Ultra Violet, big band singer and actress Julie Gibson (who lived to be 106), and two guys from Providence both named Daniel Sully. Previous Travalanche posts for September 6 include ones on: The Phantom of the Opera (premiered 100 years […]

Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 6, 2025 are about Max Schreck (Nosferatu), Warhol superstar Ultra Violet, big band singer and actress Julie Gibson (who lived to be 106), and two guys from Providence both named Daniel Sully. Previous Travalanche posts for September 6 include ones on: The Phantom of the Opera (premiered 100 years […]

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I do love a breakfast biscuit. At the end of the first day of our trip from DC to Blowing Rock marked by stops at Backcountry, Jimmy’s, and College, Nancy and I spent the night in Mooresville. We woke up bright and early and while Nancy went to the hotel gym, I went to Mooresville Family House at 668 River Highway for breakfast. It’s a … Continue reading Mooresville Family House Restaurant, Mooresville, North Carolina