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Poem about Mac the Cat (inspired by me, written by ChatGPT)
Mac the cat, so ginger and old,
Sits atop the fence, quiet and bold.
In Munich town, his home and place,
He watches the world with gentle grace.
Though he cannot meow anymore,
His spirit shines, like never before.
For Mac is calm and friendly too,
And always happy to see me and you.
With each pat and stroke of his fur,
We feel his warmth, so soft and pure.
And though he cannot speak a word,
His eyes and purrs make us assured.
Assured that in this world so fast,
There's still some peace that's meant to last.
And Mac the cat, with his friendly ways,
Shows us the joy in simpler days.
So here's to Mac, the old ginger cat,
May his days be long and full of that
Warmth and love he brings each day,
To brighten up our human way.
HBW 09.16.09
They looked better than they tasted.
Our server warned us that they weren't very good but we insisted anyway. At least I got a picture out of them.
I feel almost compelled to take about 100 pictures of "Big Mac", the Mackinac Bridge, every time I go "Up North". The 5 mile long bridge is an engineering marvel. The roadbed at midpoint is about 200 feet (61 m) above the water, and the water at that point is 295 feet (90m) deep. When it was completed in 1957, it was the world's longest suspension bridge.
The bridge connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan. Previous to it's construction, ferry boats were used to cross the Straits of Mackinac.
Note: Mackinac Bridge and Mackinaw City, although spelled differently are both pronounced "Mack-in-aw".
Explore #106 on 7-25-2016
The Cranbrries - Linger
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Kspj3OO0s
(Mm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm)
(Mm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm, mm, mm)
(Mm, hm-mm)
If you, if you could return
Don't let it burn, don't let it fade
I'm sure, I'm not being rude
But it's just your attitude
It's tearing me apart
Is ruining everything
I swore, I swore I would be true
And honey, so did you
So why were you holding her hand?
Is that the way we stand?
Were you lying all the time?
Was it just a game to you?
But I'm in so deep
You know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger?
Oh, I thought the world of you
I thought nothing could go wrong
But I was wrong, I was wrong
If you, if you could get by
Trying not to lie
Things wouldn't be so confused
And I wouldn't feel so used
But you always really knew
I just wanna be with you
And I'm in so deep
You know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger?
And I'm in so deep
You know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger?
Do you have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger?
You know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger?
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger?
(Ooh, ah-ah, ah)
(Ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh, ah)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
The temperature was already a balmy 87 degrees when I started my short walk into Bushey Point at Leesylvania State Park early on a summer morning. The air, as it has been all of the month of July, was already thick and heavy by the time the early morning northbound parade began on the RF&P. I135, stacks from Suffolk to Chicago, almost always has the power from I136 when it gets spun. Knowing this train would have 2 MACs, and a fresh leader, it was a nice easy decision on what train to chase this day. The bridge over Powell's creek is easily the best vantage point for good power on morning northbounds, and despite having shot many trains here through the years, still my favorite spot to sip coffee and watch em roll by. Being as busy as the RF&P is, it's tough getting everything north in the VRE rush hour windows. Somehow, BD manages to make it happen, and 135 rolled through at track speed with a hot train en route to Cumberland from Acca Yard for their crew change.
Two macs lead manifest from the Barge in Whittier with some great snow caps standing high above their pair. This was a great afternoon for trains on the arm.
Southbound LG1 slows to a stop at Caneyville to meet its counterpart loaded train on a sunny winter day.
Green Day - Waiting
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc1Uld0k4W4
I've been waiting a long time
For this moment to come, I'm
Destined for anything at all
Downtown, lights will be shining
On me, like in a diamond
Ring out under the midnight hour
Well, no one can touch me now, well
And I can't turn my back, it's
Too late, ready or not at all
Well, I'm so much closer than
I have ever known
Wake up!
Dawning of a new era calling
Don't let it catch you falling
Ready or not at all
Oh, so close enough to taste it
Almost, I can embrace this
Feeling on the tip of my tongue
Well, I'm so much closer than
I have ever known
Wake up!
Better thank your lucky stars
Say, hey, hey
Well, I'm so much closer than
I have ever known
Wake up!
You better thank your lucky stars
Say, hey, hey!
I've been waiting a lifetime
For this moment to come, I'm
Destined for anything at all
Dumbstruck, color me stupid
Good luck, you're gonna need it
Where I'm going, if I get there at all
Wake up!
And better thank your lucky stars
DoodlewashMarch2026 prompts: 22-Pasta, 31-Macaw. This is ‘Mac’aw & Cheese pasta.
Did you know that macaws have a highly flexible tongue supported by a bone, allowing them to use it almost like a hand?
Sharpie Pen & Da Vinci Sketching Stuff Watercolor on Stonehenge Aqua.
@legionpaper @davincipaints #DaVinciMoment #sketchingstuff @sharpie
#DoodlewashMarch2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup
The Devlins - Crossing The River
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_J7yLUVUG8
Something tells me I can trust in you
There's no pretense in the things you do
So much water under this bridge
And I'm standing here at the water's edge
Looking into your eyes
I'm crossing the river to get to you
I'm crossing the river
Crossing the river
You had the longing of a broken heart
Shined your light in a room that was frozen dark
Looking into your eyes (yeah yeah)
Looking into your eyes
I'm crossing the river (crossing the river) to get to you
I'm crossing the river (crossing the river)
And this time I'll make it through
With your faith and your arms open wide
I see you there on the other side
Crossing the river, of fear and pride
There's no turning back, I know
I've come so far and I've got so far to go
I'm crossing the river (crossing the river) to get to you
I'm crossing the river (crossing the river)
And this time I'll make it through (oh yeah)
With your faith and your arms open wide
I see you there on the other side
Crossing the river, of fear and pride (of fear and pride)
A freshly overhauled SD70MAC leads another older MAC on I13518, the double track train from Portsmouth. They're seen here at the S-curve near the Crystal City VRE station.
An EMD MAC leads a trio of GEs and 220 hoppers as the sun rises on the Buckingham Branch RR's North Mountain Sub west of Staunton. The west switch for the 3800-foot-long CTC controlled siding is nicely illuminated.
A CSX unit phosphate train heads east across the racetrack through Western Springs, IL with a MAC rebuild leading the way.
In what was a very odd move, a pair of BNSF SD70MACs, still in BN "Executive" colors, lead loaded CSX coal train N910 down into the Thornapple River valley. This train of Powder River coal, which was destined for Consumer's JH Campbell plant in West Olive, would normally run up the Grand Rapids sub to Holland and continue north to West Olive. The details are fuzzy to me now, but I believe the train was re-routed "the long way" via Toledo and Plymouth because of a derailment on the NS near Porter, IN where the GR sub connects to the NS Chicago district. I want to say this was the only time I ever saw this happen. Also, I absolutely loved those cream and green MACs with the classic BNSF logo on the nose!
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