Unmeaning Flattery Blog (Peter Lakanen)

Tumblr

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:13:00 GMT

These days I'm spending most of time curating my Tumblr site. Check it out at: lakanen.tumblr.com You can also find me at: twitter.com/lakanen facebook.com/lakanen Thanks!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:13:00 GMT

You have no idea how close I got to toasting you on your birthday in person. Hope to see you soon! I love you, Dad. I love you, Dad.

Sproing

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:16:00 GMT

With day and night equal lengths today, the sun is crossing the celestial equator. In ancient times, this was called The First Point of Aries because back then, the sun was just entering the constellation of the ram as winter ended. Times change and stars drift (see precession), so today we would probably name it The Second (or Third) Point of Pisces. Round these parts, though, we just call it spring.

Winter Begins

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT

With day the thinnest and night the fattest, the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn. In ancient times, this was called The First Point of Capricorn because back then the sun was just entering the constellation of the goat-fish as autumn came to an end. Times change and stars drift (see precession), so today we would probably name it The Second (or Third) Point of Scorpio. Round these parts, though, we just call it winter.

First Day of Fall

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:04:00 GMT

With day and night being about the same duration today, we witness the sun's passing of the celestial equator once again. In ancient times, this was called the First Point of Libra, because back then, the sun was just entering that constellation as summer ended. Times change and stars drift (see precession), so today we would probably name it The Second (or Third) Point of Virgo. Round these parts, though, we just call it fall.

Solstice

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:16:00 GMT

With day the fattest and night the thinnest today, the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer. In ancient times, this was called The First Point of Cancer because back then, the sun was just entering the constellation of the crab as spring ended. Times change and stars drift (see precession), so today we would probably name it The Second (or Third) Point of Taurus. Round these parts, though, we just call it summer.

Not Quite A Photo of A Dead Dog

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:24:00 GMT

Been meaning to post this photo. A dog was found buried alive in Malta. It had been shot 40 times in the head with a pellet gun, had barbed wire wrapped around its snout and then buried. Here is one of many stories covering it: Miracle dog buried alive in Malta survives more than 40 pellet gun shots to the head Unfortunately, the dog has since died from a pancreatic infection. The sad news is your Link of the Day.

Happy Belated Birthday, Dad!

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:38:00 GMT

Dad: Meant to post something here Monday night so you'd see it on your birthday morning. Kept forgetting ever since. Been a heck of a week. You may not remember talking to me on your birthday night, Dad, as you were pretty tired. You'll be pleased to know I finally sent that package to you that I've been promising since last year. You can track it here: Track Your Birthday Gifts, Dad!The UPS Store told me it would get there today (Thursday), but the tracking system seems to think Friday is more likely. I hope that new puppy in the box doesn't get too hungry and eat all the snacks I sent you! I love you, Papa Bear! (See, Mom, I can forget his birthday too! Yeah, I know I still have a lot of making to do for you.)

Sprung Again

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:41:00 GMT

456 Years In the Making

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:38:00 GMT

With day the thinnest and night the fattest today, the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn. In ancient times, this was called The First Point of Capricorn because back then the sun was just entering the constellation of the goat-fish as autumn came to an end. Times change and stars drift (see precession), so today we would probably name it The Second (or Third) Point of Scorpio. Round these parts, though, we just call it winter. There is a lunar eclipse early this morning, the first time in more than four-and-a-half centuries that such an event has occurred on the winter solstice. They are saying that recent volcanic activity around the world may help make this eclipse especially red. Dying coal ember, Ancient winter night goddess, Heralds Father Sun. And at last, a new year begins.