Maybe you were relaxing in front of Wildcard Weekend TV. Maybe you were stressing over your game or the game of the opponent you might be facing next week. Maybe you were glued to the news. Maybe you spent the weekend trying to forget the week. Whatever your weekend, I thought I’d give you Monday off. No math, and nothing to think about. Just a January Jot that I stopped before using too many letters, some pictures I collected and a song inspired by the caption of that picture at the top.
PS, congrats John and Janet.
Hmmm. Let’s see where this is going.
They are moving the rental car dealers and ground transportation onto the airport property at BDL.
This will be the Transportation Center at the airport (BDL).
MiMi is not ready to wake up. I did not wake her (this time).
It was 23°f (-5°c), but Maddie took me for a short walk.
Crossing the street at an angle.
Contrails, for Faith.
I keep trying with this fence.
Early morning walk through Maddie’s new favorite park. Lots of new things to sniff.
We don’t have much snow left but Maddie was fascinated with this little lump.
Cold and windy, but Maddie loves to get her walk in.
This is “Stone Field” a 1977 sculpture project that the City of Hartford paid $100,000 for. Yeah, it’s a bunch of rocks.
I had a chance to make a quick stop at Great River Park.
I thought they might be standing on the ice, but they were just in very shallow water.
Do you see Smokey? Maddie does.
No Facilities 
We have a couple of inches of snow left on the ground plus the banks. The only place there is a lot of snow is in the parking lots where there are still huge piles. Enjoy your Monday and have a good Maddie walk.
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Maddie is bugging me to walk, but we’re still in the teens. I’d prefer we get closer to 30. She might hold out until 25. The only snow we have is in our front yard. The house fully blocks the sun in the winter.
I hope you have a good week.
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Just an example that simple posts have a place! :) … PS: In Cincinnati, we don’t worry about playoff games. Actually, what’s a playoff game? Thanks for a Gerry Rafferty!
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My pleasure on the music, Frank. As soon as I wrote the caption, the song was stuck in my head. We won’t be worrying about any more playoff games this year. Maybe not for a couple as we rebuild the offense.
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Isn’t it interesting how things pop into our mind that turn out to be effective!
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It is.
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A very serene post, Dan – something we can all appreciate these days – a moment of peace!!!
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Thanks GP. I’ve been noticing a trend, here and on other blogs. I think folks might need a few days to decompress.
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Seeing our favorite redhead on a Monday morning is a real treat! No math is even better! 🤗 I’m glad Maddie inspected that lump of snow….it does look a little suspicious! But Dan, the Stone Field? Seriously? Love the shadows.
Stay warm. At least we’re blessed with dry weather for awhile.
Think positive. Test negative.
Ginger
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I like your closing, Ginger. A worthy goal indeed.
When I moved to CT, I worked in a building overlooking the Ancient Burial Ground and Stone Field. People were still upset about how much money was spent on that “Sculpture.” Apparently they gave the artist a $100,000 grant. He spent $17,000 buying, transporting and “arranging” the rocks (glacial boulders from a town about 20 miles away). He pronounced it finished, and pocketed $83,000. Other cities get things like “The Bean” – we get rocks – makes you think of Charlie Brown on Halloween.
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I love that song! Sigh. Great memories I will not share. Sigh. Love the chain picture . . .
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I’m glad you like the song. I won’t pry. I’m still working on that chain. The picture I’m trying to capture has the sun reflecting off of a water drop trapped in a chain link. I can clearly see it, but my camera never does. Or the redhead steps in front of me ;-)
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Hartford paid $100,000 for some rocks? Sounds like my kind of town.
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Rocks that were laying about 20 miles from here. The artist spent $17,000 to purchase, move and arrange them and pocketed the rest. You want a couple for outside the Barn Mahal?
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We have 3 stone walls, so I think we’re good. But thanks.
😉
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I guess art is truly in the eye of the beholder 😄
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The “Sculpture” has been here over 40 years. People are still shocked to learn that the city paid for it.
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Anytime I think of peoples opinion on art I think of the urine filled container by Serrano- yuck!
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Ha ! Good point.
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As always, Dan, I love the long shadows and never tire of seeing Maddie–there is just something special about a redhead. :)
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Hahaha – I’m sure some of her fans (above) will be glad to hear you say that, Mike. No shadows today. I’m not walking until the temperature is above 20.
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Super photos. That truck reminded me of the time in California where a truck like that did not see me and crossed into my lane. I had to stand on the brakes to avoid his wheels rolling over the front of my car. His cargo came very close to the windshield. There was a lot of smoke from my tires and the guy never did see me. Have a great week.
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Yikes! That had to be a scary encounter, John.
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Heading to work at 5:00 AM. Happened so fast I wasn’t scared until it was over.
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We ignored the news, watched the football, and did our best to be the world class couch potatoes. I like Maddie’s jacket. [Is that what you call a dog’s outdoor apparel?]
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Jacket, vest, pullover, I’m not sure what to call it
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Cute, maybe?
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❤️
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Well, I hit send too soon.
I’m not sure what to call it, but I jokingly refer to it as her Superman Cape. She gets so excited when we put it on, it’s like she’s a different dog. Couch potato was a good way to be this weekend.
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It’s 45 degree here. Feels like 37. Cold. A bunch of rock, eh? How much you want for some sand? Florida sand! This song….I’m listening to it while typing this. Such a good one. I miss our music. Have a great week, Dan.
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It was 17 this morning. I told Maddie I’d walk her later (it’s up to 27 now). The City of Hartford might make you an offer on that sand. I really like that song. It jumped into my head the minute I wrote that caption.
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Thanks, Dan. You’re a gracious loser. What a game and with no head coach or offensive coach, plus starters out or injured. Baker’s looked like a real quarterback this year, which is great. Even though this is probably the end of the road for the Browns, what a road it’s been! I was just laughing the entire first half.
janet
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I wasn’t laughing, but it was a strange game. Thought we might come back, until the third or fourth interception. Then I was wishing there was a mercy rule.. Good luck going forward.
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I wqs more than a bit worried in the second half, but the Browns took it back and that’s better than winning by all flukes on the other side.
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HA! A bunch of rocks! The mining school in Haileybury has a similar rock walk. We love our rocks, we do!
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I can understand that. Hartford paid for this when it was still known as The Insurance City. You half to wonder.
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Your walk with Maddie looked lovely. I love the perspective of the snow clump and the long shadows. It’s amazing what cities will pay for rocks isn’t it?
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Thanks Deborah. It really is amazing what cities will pay and what artists will deliver. The field has been there over 40 years, I guess we’re keeping it.
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$100,000 for a bunch of rocks is nothing. The American Taxpayer is paying trillions for a bunch of rocks in Congress. Annually.
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Ha!
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I enjoyed the walk with you and Maddie (and the giggles at the sightings too). We have a warm front that may make its way into my neck of the woods this week. My 5lb Finley will be very happy if she can go without a coat for a day.
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Maddie loves wearing her coat, but I prefer when we can walk without it. It’s hard to get on and off.
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I get it!
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These are lovely pictures, Dan. Happy Monday.
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I’m glad you like them Robbie.
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Thanks for the great music Dan. I haven’t thought of that one in awhile. It seems very fitting for this week.
LOL, I commend your restraint on leaving that little white paw alone! =^-^=
I love the plane and the Canada geese. Maddie is channeling her inner glamour-girl, posing in the sun with the wind in her hair. Be well, be happy. Hugs on the wing!
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PS: Those rocks look like they’re up to no good…
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Haha – they’ve been there for over 40 years, but I guess they could be plotting something. Rocks seem to deal better with time than we do.
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Thanks Teagan. As soon as I wrote the caption for those wires, that song jumped into my head. I’ve always liked it.
It’s hard to resist that little paw, but it was early. Although, she never minds waking us up during the night when she’s roaming.
Take care.
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Thanks for the day off, Dan. My chiro set me straight this morning, which means I need to rest for a few hours and can’t risk muscle strain trying to figure out math on a Monday.
Have a chill day and great week.
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It seemed to be a good time for a break. I hope your back (?) is better.
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My back is what it is, but okay. It needs regular maintenance to keep me going and active.
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Good pics Dan. As for the rock art one persons art does not always wow other persons. Or to put it another way mountains can be magnificent and inspiring right up to the point where you have to drive through the mountain range for 4 or 5 hours. Or survive a blizzard up on Mt. Washington. As for the sports I am the agnostic in the house. So I will have the laptop open for the Ohio State game too. Happy Monday.
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Thanks John. You’re right about art. Happy Monday.
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Thank you for the lovely top photo. I enjoy the perspective this shot was taken at.
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I’m glad to hear that.
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I hope people are allowed to sit on or walk on the rocks for fun. The way they’re lined up looks awfully regimented. I would’ve come up with a much more interesting pattern for half the fee. Anyway, thanks for no math, interesting photos, and a very cool song.
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They are in lines of 2, 3, or 4, JoAnna. Pretty boring, but it fills the space. I’m not sure what the city was hoping for. I’ll mention you, if they ever decide to replace it.
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Great tune :)
With the rocks, um, really, but is it art? It only elicits the “It cost how much?!?” feeling from me, but then, that’s a feeling, so I guess it’s art. Technically. shakes head
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That gave the artist a $100,000 grant. He spent $17,000 on the rocks, including transport. He walked away with $83,000.
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Oh that’s a racket!
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I wouldn’t be surprised if something flowed back to someone 😏
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I love the airplane and contrails. I’m with Maddie. That chink of remaining ice has style and character. Looks like a frozen cirrus cloud. 😊
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We do love contrails. You have good taste 😊
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Hi Dan – sadly the video didn’t play here … but that’s life occasionally. I don’t believe we have sky …it’s disappeared – still it’s not too cold! Love the photos … and the fact Maddie is rarin’ to go, Mimi – is in the best place! All the best – Hilary
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We are back to overcast here, after a couple days of strong sunshine, Hilary. I never understand the way YouTube handles videos from one country to another. The song is “Gone at Last” by Paul Simon. Maybe you can search for that on your end.
We are getting a bunch of snow/sleet and rain right now, but Maddie wants to go for a walk. I’ve drawn the line, but she doesn’t understand.
Take care.
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Thanks for the link back … I rarely do YouTube things – as one can lose so much time … lose or waste?! But I do enjoy Paul Simon …
Good luck with the wet stuff – poor Maddie … but understand … it’s now raining here … thanks … I’m trying to stay clear and safe – Hilary
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My pleasure.
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Thanks, Dan. Love the photos. Hope your week was a good one.
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It was, Jennie. I hope you can say the same.
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Yes, just ‘school busy’ (which is why I’m behind). Good stuff happening in the classroom, which is right up your alley. 🙂 Happy long weekend to you, Dan. It’s strange not to be watching the Patriots in the playoffs.
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Enjoy the long weekend, Jennie. You’ve had a very busy start this year in the classroom. I suspect you might be happy to get some rest.
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Will do, Dan. 🙂
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