WLBOTT: I’m conflicted. On the one hand, today we celebrate the US Independence Day. On the other hand, recent news and Supreme Court decisions suggest a decline into fascism. What’s your feeling? Elder G: It’s understandable to feel conflicted given the current climate. Celebrating Independence Day can be a time to reflect on the values […]
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One of those gloomy days, my friends. Some new anchors around my neck, some cumulative anchors. Voice in the wilderness, reflections on the wasteland, etc. In no particular order: Elder G Has an Idea Despite the lack of enthusiasm over the Soylent Green project, Elder G suggested we expand our mission to include the World’s […]
Today we celebrate the half-way point between Canada Day and the 4th of July. The symbol of our unity is -40° C/F, the temperature where Fahrenheit and Celsius meet in harmony. We include Ukraine in our celebration, making it a tri-unity, or trunity. °: alt + 0176 (numeric keypad) Mountain Sapphire Celebrates Canada Day The […]
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Derinkuyu Getting There Street View of the Underground City Early WLBOTT Presence in Derinkuyu The Underground World of Coober Pedy Climate Getting There Will There Be a Buffet? Glad you asked! Thanks to the Comfort Inn Coober Pedy Facebook page, we can enjoy a virtual underground buffet. The Underground City of A Boy and His […]
WLBOTT fields several archery teams at the Paris XXXIII Olympics. Our IT Dept. Fields a Team Sadly, most of the team members missed the meeting for proper use of the bow and arrow. Lookin’ sharp, IT Dept! The Elders Make Us Proud Team Photos Delightful WLBOTT Uniforms WLBOTT Team Myopia Form and Grace Meet The […]
Song For Sagittarians is a rich, meditative, and profound song by Shawn Phillips. Song For Sagittariansby Shawn PhillipsOh, archer with your bowstring tightWon’t you let fly with your shaft of lightAre you hunting your quarry now?Are you leaving me, babe, leaving anyhow?But I will remember you when the rain pours downAnd I see you standing […]
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Celebrating Archer Matt Stutzman
Elder G: The word “archery” originates from the Latin word “arcus,” which means “bow.” The practice of archery has been around for thousands of years, with early evidence of its use in hunting and warfare found in ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese. The term “archery” was adopted into English through Old […]
We have the greatest admiration for our Ukrainian buddies who are trying to learn English. How hard can it be? Very hard. Admittedly, these charts English-centric, but it gives the sense of how divergent languages are (from the US State Department). The web is heavily weighted to English (https://www.statista.com/chart/4140/low-diversity-of-languages-on-the-web-hinders-accessability) Who’s Learning What? Some Quirky Language […]
Where do we find hope when things seem hopeless? Let’s look to nature – it’s resilience, it’s tenacity, it’s beauty. Winterwood by Don McLeanThe birds like leaves on WinterwoodSing hopeful songs on dismal daysThey’ve learned to live life as they shouldThey are at peace with Nature’s ways I asked G to give us some inspiration. […]
Today we look at WLBOTT’s track and field team, with a special focus on the shot put. Safety First! Women’s Record Holders Natalya Lisovskaya1987 World & 1988 Olympic Shot Put Champion (outdoor) – U.S.S.R. 22.63 metres (74 feet 3 inches) Helena Fibingerová (indoor) 22.32 metres on 20 August 1977 Valerie Kasanita Adams New Zealand shot putter. She […]