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Another Ham in the Family

Byhenry December 26, 2010

No, not that kind of ham, a ham radio operator. Congratulations to my nephew Jason who went straight to Amateur Extra class, and is now AE7JH. That makes a total of five Amateur Extra class operators in my immediate family, Mom (Myrtle, WB7OIU, who wanted to keep her old call when she made Amateur Extra), sister Betty (AC2BM), brother Robert (N3AU), nephew Jason (AE7JH), Dad Ray (KT4B), is now a silent key, and I inherited his call sign, when I got my Amateur Extra class license.

Jason presented his license to his father as a Christmas present, and I understand that it was great fun for all concerned.

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Eating from My Garden

Byhenry October 20, 2015

On the scale of cosmic events, this is somewhat less significant than the proverbial one beat of a butterfly wing, but today I ate something from my garden for the first time. It wasn’t planned. I had to thin my radishes, so I saved them and added some of the tops to my salad. I…

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Of Truth and Giant Spiders

Byhenry October 23, 2013

Anyone who looks at the blog header, or my Henry’s Web icon at the right, will know I like spiders. When I was younger (as in pre-teens and early teens), I read books about them and collected a few. That started while we were living in north Georgia, and continued in Guyana, South America, where…

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Doggy Oaths

Byhenry July 20, 2008

I’d like someone to explain to me how dogs can become sworn officers. I imagine a lot from my dog’s expressions and attitudes, but I’m at a loss on this one.

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Ice and Snow in Florida

Byhenry January 29, 2014

I’ve experienced much worse (or better, if you like snow!) elsewhere, but this is a first in terms of winter storms here in Florida. I’m working inside until at least this afternoon when people should be done sliding around. It’s nice to have most of my work right in the house and the rest in…

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Gardening: A Small Encouraging Result

Byhenry November 16, 2015

I have in my aging mind this idea that a younger me—say early teens—was a reasonably good gardener. Present activities do not support this, unless I have lost all the talent over the years. My garden has been very good as relaxing activity. It has gotten me out of doors more so that I get…

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Remembering Dr. Leona Glidden Running

Byhenry October 13, 2014

Dr. Leona Glidden Running, 1916 – 2014 (I’m not sure of copyright on a picture I’d like to use, so see it here.) When many people in theology and religion are asked about influences on their views, they’ll list major figures, such as Tillich or Barth. My tendency is to list people closer to home….

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