One thing I like about Apple Music is that when you search for a song by its name, it finds all the covers as well. Currently, I am obsessed with Bob Dylan’s “Don’t think twice, it’s alright”. It is fantastic to find 30+ covers of this song. Listening to this for more than an hour already.
If you are planning to buy I-series savings bonds, do it today. You can still get 6.88% interest rate for the next 6 months. From May 1st, the interest rate will go down to 3.88%.
“In 20 years, this country will be run by people who were homeschooled by day drinkers.”
Saw this sign somewhere. Sad but true.
My dad passed away last night in his sleep, just a few months short of his 80th birthday. It was such a shocking news as he was doing OK and had no serious illness. I am glad that he didn’t suffer and was at home with my mom next to him when he passed away. Also, he was mobile and took care of himself till his very last day.
He was a very good father who supported his kids (sons, nephews and nieces) in all their adventures in every way. It was always nice to hear his excitement when we shared with him all our achievements - big and small - academic, professional and “other”. He loved spending time with his grandkids - always ready for a game of cards or chess.
He was an excellent carrom player who won many tournaments in his college days and was also a big fan of cricket until recently when he thought that IPL destroyed cricket.
He enjoyed traveling and all good things in life. Even as age related issues and the pandemic put restrictions on his travel since 2019, he came to visit us in the US last year and we got to spend 3 months together. That was very nice and we will fondly remember that visit.
On my way to India to support my mother and do the needful. I won’t get to see him as cremation is already done.
The number of pickup trucks outnumber cars on the road in all 50 states. I really wonder why! People complain so much about high fuel costs but they make the wrong decision while purchasing a vehicle that gobbles up large amounts of that said expensive fuel.
Mars and M35
Mars visiting Gemini on March 30, 2023. Open star cluster M35 at the bottom is at 2600 light years away and made up of young stars that are only 100 million years old. At the bottom right, the cluster of yellow stars (NGC2158) is made up of stars that are 10 times older and 6 times farther.
One of the Tennessee legislators that got expelled, Justin Pearson, is a Bowdoin graduate. My daughter is proud to be associated with him that way and seems like a lot of chatter about him on campus.
Not sure if it is allergies or if I caught a cold, but it surely isn’t Covid. That is what the test said.
First admitted students day for my son at Bates College in Lewiston, ME. They have a full program to give students a flavor of the college life at Bates. They really want these students to accept the admission so, it will be different vibe. We have 2 or 3 more of these days lined up in next couple weeks.
Mars visiting Gemini. Open star cluster M35 at the bottom is at 2600 light years away and made up of young stars that are only 100 million years old. At the bottom right, the cluster of yellow stars (NGC2158) is made up of stars that are 10 times older and 6 times farther. #astro
Here is some proof that practice most definitely improves your skill. Also, better equipment helps.
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Heard a nice description for people in United States congress today… “these people who are born without any good intentions, who are doing everything only to make their political career and make themselves rich”.
Comet Neowise and its reflection in the mirror that is Lake Pattagansett. I love capturing reflections in bodies of water and have dozens (if not hundreds) of such photos. This is one of my most favorites.
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A little slice of our galaxy captured last night through my telescope.
M42 aka the “Great Orion Nebula” that sits right at the center of the sword of Orion the hunter.
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