Friday, May 31, 2019

Thursday, May 30, 2019

2018 USAFA Graduation March on

It's that time of the year when classes are graduating.

Indeed you have probably already been to one or more such events.

But the link today shows a huge class coming in for the ceremony.

You will be amazed.

HERE'S THE LINK TO 2018 USAFA Graduation March On




 

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

How to keep your fruits and veggies fresher for longer

It's that time of the year when there are all kinds of tasty fruits and veggies to purchase and consume.

But sometimes we get carried away and purchase too many.

What to do?

How can a person keep their fruits and veggies from 'dying' too soon.

Today's click through has some great suggestions.

Take out your paper and pencil and make notes.

HERE'S THE LINK TO How to keep your fruits and veggies fresher for longer




 

Monday, May 27, 2019

Today is Memorial Day

“Old Folks” understand the meaning and the why of Memorial Day but, alas, I fear that most “young folks” today think it is just another 3 day holiday and a time for fun.

But is it? Should we look at it as just another occasion for cookouts, the opening of swimming pools, the beginning of summer vacations, and goofing off?

I remember my Parents and Grandparents putting flowers and flags on graves (of military and family) and referring to this special day as “Decoration Day”, its original name.

The name was changed to Memorial Day after World War I, but many old folks still referred to it as Decoration Day.

So, what exactly IS Decoration Day / Memorial Day and why do we observe it?

The opening paragraph in Wikipedia says:

“Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.”
 
And now with that by way of explanation, today's link is to a moving 2 minute video tribute about this holiday.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Memorial Dy Tribute - "thank you" by Ronald Reagan







Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

My name is Buddy Mercury

Today's click through is a hoot.

What is it?  you ask.

Well, it seems that Buddy Mercury plays the piano and sings.

No kidding.

And no, the dog on the left is not Buddy Mercury but she is listening.



HERE'S THE LINK TO Buddy Mercury singing piano dog sensation






 

Monday, May 20, 2019

Why HDMI isn't always the answer

You probably have upgraded your big old boxy TV set to a flat screen TV.

And when you did that you asked yourself --

What are all those other ports on the back of your new TV?

Today's click through will explain and it might go into more detail than you desire, but at least you will get an idea of what the various connectors do.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Why HDMI isn't always the answer

You can stop at the 6:21 point as the rest of the video is a commercial




Saturday, May 18, 2019

Why the Headphone Jack is going Extinct

Oh nooooo !!!!!

First we discovered recently that replaceable batteries are being phased out

and now we learn that the Headphone Jack on cell phones are disappearing!!

Alas.

and even though the click through is to a 6 minutes video, you can stop at 4:47 because the rest is a commercial. 

And now with that said

for explanation  re why this is happening

HERE'S THE LINK TO Why the headphone jack is going extinct




 

Friday, May 17, 2019

The Name of the Lord

"And God said unto Moses. 

I Am That I Am: and He said,

Thus shall thou say unto the children of Israel,

I AM hath sent me unto you.:

                                                     Exodus 3: 14

This brief verse is very profound in the implications revealed in it.

How profound? you ask.

Well, the very brief explanation to which we are linking explains.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Name of the Lord





 

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Why removable batteries are never coming back

This is truly a potential alas and alack situation.

What ? you ask.

Well, it seems that removable batteries that a person can replace themselves are becoming obsolete.

Sigh.

Today's click through will explain .  And by the way, even though the video is longer, you can stop at 4:48 if you want because the rest is a commercial.

And now with that by the way of a heads up

HERE'S THE LINK TO why removable batteries are never coming back





 

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Learning Cursive ... or not



You probably have heard that

Cursive writing is not longer being taught in Public Schools.

No Kidding.

Comedian Jeanne Robertson found out about this had had a conversation about it with her grandson.

You will find this instructive and very funny.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Learning Cursive … or not"






Monday, May 13, 2019

Puppies provide protection

Many years ago in a George Shultz Peanut cartoon there was a picture of a puppy kissing a person with the caption something to the effect of

"arg -dog lips touched my lips"
Which expressed the dismay of the dog's tongue depositing its germs onto the person.

The response was negative because everyone knows where the dog's tongue has been.

But, guess what.   What?

Apparently, this might not be so bad after all.

What??????

Well, today's click through will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK to Puppies provide protection





Sunday, May 12, 2019

Today is Mothers day

In Honor and Memory of our Mothers:

Today is Mother’s day

so we are posting some links to various poems, thoughts, and insights about Mothers.

Those of you wearing Red Roses today are hopefully celebrating with your mother.

The rest of us (the White Rose folks) are likely reflecting on past times.

So, with that in mind, here are your Mother’s day roses and links.

For those of you with Red Roses, CLICK HERE

For those of you with White Roses, CLICK HERE







Saturday, May 11, 2019

Can a bullet fired straight up in the air kill you when it falls



Can a bullet fired straight up in the air kill you when it falls

I have wondered about this a lot.

Finally an answer seems to be available.

Today's click through will explain

HERE'S THE LINK TO Can a bullet fired straight up in the air kill you when it falls






Friday, May 10, 2019

Grand Canyon Mule Ride

Today let's do a vicarious bucket list trip.

Some of you may have actually taken a trip into the Grand Canyon on a mule but likely most of us have not.

I know of one former DIT'er who has done it and if she happens to check out this DIT she will have a happy time of recollection.

For the rest of us -- it is going to be a first

and when you see how scary some of the views are, you will likely be glad you are doing this on a computer or smart phone or whatever instead of in 'real life'.

I know I was.  SO

HERE'S THE LINK To Grand Canyon Mule Ride




 

Thursday, May 9, 2019

World Geography Quiz

How good are you at Geography?

Today's very brief quiz is a fun way of finding out.

Don't be scared off by the word quiz -- this is really simple, short, and easy.

HERE'S THE LINK TO World Geography quiz.




 

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

The miracle of turning the water into wine


You surely have heard of this miracle and wondered how and why Jesus turned water into wine.

Indeed this was His first miracle and caused many of His disciples to believe that He was really God.


“This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee,
and manifested forth his glory;
and his disciples believed on him.”

                John 2:11 kjv   

Have you wondered about this miracle?

Today's click through will explain some of the details and why this is such an important miracle.

This is really interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Miracle at Cana



 

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

The strange funeral of William the Conqueror

The tombstone pictured here is not that of W the C but the thought of death is portrayed.

Anyway,  Today's click through tells an amazing story -- one which you have probably not heard before.

It was definitely new to me but is very interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The strange funeral of William the Conqueror, 1087



 

Monday, May 6, 2019

The Present

Today's click through is to a short video with quite a message.

The story has to do with the present that a mother gives to her son.

Why is this unusual you ask?

Well, watch to the end and you will find out.  I wanted to quit several times before reaching the end but continuing was really worth it.

So with that by way of explanation

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Present




Saturday, May 4, 2019

Music without Sacred Music would be incomplete

You have noticed that almost every Sunday the DIT is a hymn or some form of  Worship Music --

and often we feature music by Johann Sebastian Bach.

J.S. Bach was born in 1685 and composed hundreds of pieces of music, much, if not most, of which was of Religious nature.

Indeed he even said:

"The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.

If heed is not paid to this, it is not true music but a diabolical bawling and twanging."


To read about J.S. Bach, his life, his compositions, and more

HERE'S THE LINK to Music without Sacred Music would be incomplete




 

Friday, May 3, 2019

How can we have 6 billion people from 8 survivors on Noah's ark


That is indeed a good question and likely one you have considered.

How can 8 survivors on Noah's Ark about 4000 years ago have resulted in about 6 or 7 billion folks today.

Today's brief video will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK TO How can we have 6 billion people from 8 survivors on Noah's ark





Thursday, May 2, 2019

Dear Kitten



This really cute video was produced by a cat food company.

Whether you are a cat lover or not, you will love this video.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Dear Kitten







Wednesday, May 1, 2019

The Beginning of Creation


This picture is of Adam and Eve as depicted in the AIG Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky.

The Bible speaks about them and their creation:

But from the Beginning of the creation God made them male and female      Mark 10:6 kjv

This short and succinct passage from the Bible is significant in itself

but a brief explanation of this verse is even more significant.

Check it out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Beginning of the Creation