In Memoriam - Barbara Steiger Platt

Key to Longevity

According to some study done on 90-year-olds the following was noted:

Those who drank two glasses of beer or wine per day or 18% less likely to die.

Those who exercised 15 to 45 minutes per day were 11% less likely to die.

Those who were slightly overweight but not obese were 3% less likely to die.

Those who engaged in hobbies for two hours per day were 21% less likely to die.

Those who drank 2 cups of coffee per day were 10% less likely to die.

Weather

The weather has been very odd this winter and we are fed up with it. On Saturday last we had a steady snowstorm that made the view pretty but was generally unimpressive. Today, Tuesday, I'm home (day off) and the temp is already 43. Supposed to be 70 tomorrow. Spring soon, please. 

Art

Well, it's about time I added something to this blog.  The above is my first ever sculpture.  It is an abstract (obviously) in limestone.  It was just a rectangular block when I started with no smooth sides.  Now it has a pillow-like quality.

Floating Island

Here I am at the start of my island project. Using an electric knife I'm slicing the polypropylene noodles to the correct lengths of 5", 4", 3" & 2". 

And here I am a bit further along. 

Paul Ryan's Lament

Evolution of the Republican Party...