Detritus of Empire

Wandering unsupervised in various real and imaginary places. Detritus reflects my interests in robotics, travel, history and the odder aspects of the world around me.

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Friday, July 2, 2021

Bare Shelves in Margaritaville - Life in the Late Covid Economy

It's been roughly 16 months since Covid started messing up the economy. Here in Wisconsin we've mostly done OK. Various items that...

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Manly Men and Fertile Women

A signpost on the road to Mason City Iowa. I'm guessing when young people from these two communities go out on dates there's a bit ...

Monday, June 28, 2021

Strange Fish Challenge - Retrospective

The world of fisherfolk generally is an insular place. People in it are solitary or intent on fishing in little family groups. Within this...

Friday, June 25, 2021

Minor League Baseball 2021 - Cedar Rapids brings the A Game

After our visit to the Twins Triple A club in St. Paul it was time for a drive down to Cedar Rapids Iowa to take in a game at the lower ...

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Sizzle and Silly at Triple A ball.

My brother and I from time to time take a summer road trip visiting minor league ball parks. Obviously the pandemic made that impossible la...

Monday, June 21, 2021

Baseball Fan Post 001

It has been a full generation since I sat down to watch a T-ball game. If you are not familiar with this entre into the world of baseball i...

Sunday, June 20, 2021

Father's Day 2021

When I was in Med School I recall a lecturer discussing genetics. He mentioned in passing that.."It is a wise man who knows his father...

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About Me

Tacitus: Having over the many years of my medical career seen too many hard working folks post pone retirement and tip over shortly after their farewell party I have adopted a Carpe Diem policy. Retire at 60. And don't let 'em throw you a party. Its working so far.

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