I hope all of you have been safe and healthy during the pandemic, and continue to be so.
A Little Dose Of Positivity On This Rather Bleak Day
Though the weather’s been lovely, our region’s news has been bleak.
Author: Carl Setzer
Boeing’s FARA: Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft
As a long-time aviation fan who also grew up on Navy bases, this look at a concept attack helicopter delighted me.
Life & Career Update
Update in the life of Carl: this Friday will be my last day at my current job. Though tinged with sadness (great people to be missed, though a commute to Bellevue I rejoice in leaving behind), I move forward. After exploring some re-training options, I plan to study Web and Application Development at Edmond Community College. Though still ironing out details, this path excites me. With a gap in my time starting next week, I plan to spend time catching up as many people as I can. Friendship: life’s best present.
YouTube Video I Reccomend: “Hey Tim – The Story Of My Life”
A friend of mine shared this video with me today. Just. Wow! First the artistry of the film shines brilliantly. The story, though, carries it to great heights.
So, clearly, I recommend it. Check it out, then let me know what you think. I hope you love it as much as I.
Near My House: A Cyclist Hit By Van
Deeply alarming news for me:
From the Everett Herald: “Cyclist hospitalized after van driver hits her in Lynnwood“
So, though glad no “serious” injuries occurred, I feel a bit dis-ease. This happened a very short drive, and rather short walk from my house. With that, I pass by this exact spot several times a week as part of my regular walking/exercise regimen. As an avid cyclist (though a rather fair-weathered one right now) I ride past here quite often, too. From middle-school through high-school, I walked and rode past this intersection at least twice a day. Thus, my connection to this stretch of asphalt runs deep.
For me to see something as senseless as DUI/injury accident this deep into my personal geography unsettles. Reminds me of the tenuous nature of life, the randomness that permeates all our days. The great line “there but for the grace of God go I” captures my current feeling.
Seattle’s Sky: A Haiku
Light across the sky
Beauty of Seattle’s sky
Patience of flowers
Drone Footage Of Whatcom’s Flooding
Some powerful aerial images of the flooding in north Whatcom county. Quite impressive damage. I know the area floods regularly, but this still seems dramatic.
I hope everyone managed to stay safe, dry and warm. Be safe my friends.
Seattle Snow: A Haiku
Under my blankets
Reassuring wakefulness’ call
Avoiding the snow
Watch “Robin Williams on Carson w/ Jonathan Winters 1991” on YouTube
I’ve been fighting a sinus infection for most of the past week. At one point I turned on YouTube, then fell asleep for I-don’t-know-how-long. I woke to see this video going. Memories of seeing Robin Williams filled me with joy, amongst other feelings. So much joy and laughter, balanced against so much sadness and pain. No other person made me laugh harder than Robin. Which makes the fact he took his own life so much more heartbreaking.
I’d never seen this combo of Williams and Jonathan Winters on the old Tonight Show. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas Muppet Style
I’ve long delighted in the Muppets, so felt this little ditty would be a grand way to express my appreciation for all of you this holiday season.
I do hope your holiday season is delightful and filled with joy. And that 2020 is shaping up to be a fantastic year, filled growth and success.