On his birthday, UC#3 shared with us his admiration for monolithic concrete structures. We had brunch at Rudder Tower. They had some dining room set up at the top floor – was a fave for parental units when they visited. I will note Rudder Tower at A&M and the Stalin Seven Sister Towers are widely […]
Category: Europe
[ed. note: The Spanish Civil War is an incredibly complex historical event, and a worthy subject for scholarly research. Our goal here is highlight the similarities between the events leading up to the war, the war itself, and the ensuing dictatorship, then reflect on the current political situation in America. We are not scholars, but […]
The Elders are trying to peer into the Crystal Ball of Twine and see what will become of America. Let’s look back into history and see if we can see any parallels. We’ll start with Spain. A little context: The Spanish Civil War (Spanish: Guerra Civil EspaƱola) was a military conflict fought from 1936 to […]
I woke up today with serious Writer’s BLOTT. Luckily, an email from UC#3 was waiting in my inbox. Anchovies Are Always a Good Idea Dude – you were ahead of your time with anchovies and sardines.https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/opinion/anchovies-umami.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb Regards, UC#3 This is both fortuitous and prophetic, and perhaps even onomatopoeic, because UC#3 was unaware that I had […]
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Fish, et. al
Fish Farming Fish farming or pisciculture involves commercial breeding of fish, most often for food, in fish tanks or artificial enclosures such as fish ponds. Worldwide, the most important fish species produced in fish farming are carp, catfish, salmon and tilapia. While fish farming is practised worldwide, China alone provides 62% of the world’s farmed […]
There is an obscure clause in the Olympic Games rulebook. WLBOTT, as a first time nation-state participant, is allowed to introduce an unlimited number of Demonstration Events. We plan to leverage this clause to our full advantage. First, a little dull background A demonstration sport, or exhibition sport, is a sport which is played to […]
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Reflections on a Parent’s Grief
We offer this to the grieving parents of Ukraine and of all the world.
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A Day of Mourning and Reflection
We humbly offer a day of mourning for the children killed in Russia’s evil missile attack. This morning, Russia intentionally targeted a children’s oncology hospital in Kyiv. Elder G has offered these images. Here are the somber abstract images to help in mourning and reflection. I hope they provide a space for contemplation and remembrance […]
The Elders are eclectic in their athletic prowess. Today we highlight the many Olympic events in which they will participate. Soccer Free Weights Volley Ball Hockey Bobsled: WLBOTT Egypt Bobsled: WLBOTT Meso-America Bobsled: WLBOTT International Basketball Women’s Boxing Fencing Wrestling
A Greeting from the Elder G: Welcome to the ESL Literature Page! Dear ENGin Students, Welcome to a world of imagination, discovery, and learning! Here, you’ll find a treasure trove of literature that will not only help you improve your English skills but also open doors to new perspectives, cultures, and ideas. As an Elder […]