Monthly Archives: January 2021

Word of the Week, Bonus

Posted on January 29, 2021 by smkelly8

agency capture (n.) A term used in the USA for the situation in which a regulatory process is ‘captured’ by those it is supposed to regulate, and then turned to their advantage. Example: Should Janet Yellin recuse herself from Gamestop … Continue reading →

Posted in words | Tagged agency capture, conflict of interest, vocabulary | Leave a comment

Quotation

Posted on January 29, 2021 by smkelly8

If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. — Mike Enzi

Posted in Quotations | Leave a comment

Comments Not Allowed?

Posted on January 28, 2021 by smkelly8

Why can’t people put comments on the White House website any more? Check this out: I just looked at a dozen of the latest videos. Comments are shut on all over them. Considering Pres. Biden got more votes than any … Continue reading →

Posted in YouTube find | Tagged comments off, democracy, popularity | Leave a comment

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge

Posted on January 28, 2021 by smkelly8

Each week Cee challenges bloggers to share black and white photos based on a theme. This week we’re challenged to share photos of things related to farms. Lots of great possibilities. I found a photo of some miniature cows at … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Challenge | Tagged Cee's Black and White Challenge, cows, figures, Museum, toys | 2 Comments

Thursday Doors

Posted on January 28, 2021 by smkelly8

Thursday Doors is a weekly blogging challenge allowing door lovers to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos from around the world. Above is a door into a cave full of Buddhist sculpture in Datong. Feel free to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Challenge | Tagged cave, China, doors, Photography | 1 Comment

The Art Of Yumomi – Traditional Water Cooling At Kusatsu Onsen

Posted on January 28, 2021 by smkelly8

The town of Kusatsu is one of Japan’s most famous onsen resorts, a popular destination for those looking to relax and bathe in geothermal hot springs… The Art Of Yumomi – Traditional Water Cooling At Kusatsu Onsen

Posted in Asia, Experience | Tagged Japan, onsens, travel | Leave a comment

Cee Midweek Madness Challenge

Posted on January 27, 2021 by smkelly8

Cee’s inspiring bloggers to post based on a prompt then share the post by linking to her blog or creating a pingback. This week she’s inspiring us to share a photo of an item that ends in W.