Daily Archives: August 4, 2021

New Hampshire man forced from his cabin and jailed after nearly 3 decades in the woods MarketWatch August 4, 2021

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on MarketWatch – New Hampshire man forced from his cabin and jailed after nearly 3 decades in the woods: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-hampshire-man-forced-from-his-cabin-and-jailed-after-nearly-3-decades-in-the-woods-01628095121. Longer article. Hopefully, a deal can be reached. I see some people are trying to help him … Continue reading →

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Cedar trinket box: How Betty got her [name] groove — Suzassippi’s Lottabusha County Chronicles

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

We lived in Newcastle from the time I was 3 until I was 7. I was probably around 5 or 6 when my Grandma took me into the Variety store, and “found” this box with my mother’s name carved in … Continue reading →

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Interview Adventures of a Power Plant Electrician — Power Plant Men

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Back in November 2015 I wrote a post about how in November 2000 I realized that I was probably going to have to leave the Power Plant because I was not able to apply for an IT job in my … Continue reading →

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How U.S.-born Armand Duplantis won a gold medal in pole vault for Sweden in Tokyo Olympics – USA TODAY August 3, 2021

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on USA TODAY – How U.S.-born Armand Duplantis won a gold medal in pole vault for Sweden in Tokyo Olympics: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/08/03/armand-duplantis-pole-vault-gold-us-sweden-tokyo-olympics/5470770001/ Longer article. Josh Peter USA TODAY August 3, 2021 TOKYO – The pole vaulter who grew … Continue reading →

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Shadowy people. — Middle-earth Reflections

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien readers meet various kinds of ghostly characters. While they are all different, have various origins, backgrounds and specific traits, one aspect unites them: these wights instil great fear and are downright spooky. … Continue reading →

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Happy 231st Birthday U. S. Coast Guard August 4, 2021

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

This is the other birthday for the Coast Guard. Happy 231st Birthday to the United States Coast Guard (USCG). It started out as the Revenue Marine on August 4, 1790. It would later be known as the U.S. Revenue Cutter … Continue reading →

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Start of Year 2! — Battle Kim of the Republic

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I have officially started my second year of teaching! It’s so crazy to be back! A lot has changed, but a lot has also stayed the same. I’ve spent the time this summer working and learning, but I haven’t forgotten … Continue reading →

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Here’s why the Air Force’s workhorse C-17 is called ‘the Moose’ – Task and Purpose August 3, 2021 Weirdness Wednesdays August 4, 2021

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

This is a more unusual Weirdness Wednesday – ‘Here’s why the Air Force’s workhorse C-17 is called ‘the Moose’: https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/air-force-c-17-moose-jet/. Slightly longer article. August 3, 2021 Air Force jets have a lot of great nicknames. The legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II … Continue reading →