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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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Tolkien and the Romans Part Two

This odd looking thing is the Ring of Silvianus. It was found by a farmer in 1785. The front has a recessed portrait and the letters N...

Monday, October 28, 2024

Tolkien and the Romans Part One

As of this writing I am in limbo regards excavating in the UK next year. We'll see if it works out. I confess, my mind does wander bac...

Friday, October 25, 2024

Walking along the River

My dog Hank is an endearing simpleton. He knows what he likes. He likes these things a great deal. Most everything else gets ignored. One...

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Homesteading Home Stretch

The Homesteaders have had marvelous weather here in the home stretch. The project was delayed a bit by the rains of June, but to have weath...

Monday, October 21, 2024

Robot Fun

Robot School machine is coming along well. The criteria for the whiffle ball collector were: sturdy, safe, actually works, and amusing. I...

Friday, October 18, 2024

Projected Images

There is so much politics in the air that my saying anything on the topic is akin to having a thoughtful chat while watching a chainsaw carv...

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Fifty Years in the Dirt

Recently I changed my facebook photo to this: I rather like the image....as several have pointed out there is clearly something interestin...

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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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