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, July 22, 2026

Aghast and Appalled.

I'm of fairly even temperament, so it is not common for me to be either Aghast or Appalled . But I was wondering the other day, do the...

Monday, July 20, 2026

Murder on the Old Eau Claire Road

Like most communities from the lumber era of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls were where they were because of the water. Specifical...

Friday, July 17, 2026

Anger Goose Does Not Approve

I've had four footed "grandkids" before. Often young couples have a dog before they have kids. I've gotten on well with ...

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

My Get Rich Quick Product Idea

Ah, getting older. Well, it does beat the alternative. But you do have to attend to more "maintenance" as the birthday cake cand...

Monday, July 13, 2026

Cache as Cache Can

With a bit of free time on my hands I've been paying attention to the string of geocaches that I have out in the world. I mostly enjoy ...

Friday, July 10, 2026

Robot Christmas in July!

Robotics involves lots of supplies. Electronics, motors, aluminum and plastic stock. Lots of it we now have in stock, but there are always...

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The Mystery of Wardell's Ginger Ale

Here is our starting point. It is a "hutchinson" style soda bottle. These were pretty much the standard pop bottle in the 1880...

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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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