BlogHide Resteemsspbeckman (54)in partiko • 6 years agoIce fog grown crystalsThis week we've been having freezing fog at night. The water slowly condenses, allowing for strong directional growth of ice crystals, resulting in these spectacular structures. Posted…spbeckman (54)in partiko • 6 years agoFirst day of class, Spring 2019It's the first day if the semester and time to go see new smiling faces and influence curious minds. Posted using Partiko Androidresteemedura-soul (75)in news • 6 years agoFrench 'Yellow Vests' Push For Anarchistic Evolution? Referendum Initiated by Citizens?Following on from my recent post examining what might be the objectives of the many 1000s of people in France rioting and fighting for change there - I have found a video from an articulate…spbeckman (54)in life • 6 years agoRecent lucid dreaming and the holidaysThe past two nights I've had lucid dreams. When I was in high school I had this happen all the time, but nothing since. Actually, I haven't remembered my dreams in years. The last time I had a…resteemedvieira (63)in steemit • 6 years agoIs Steemit Sick?In the 1960s, the Netherlands discovered deposits of natural gas in the North Sea. As a result of this discovery, the export of this resource increased, causing the Dutch currency to appreciate…resteemedsamstonehill (73)in news • 6 years agoIs the Yellow Vest movement the beginning of something bigger?Here in France there is a feeling like something important is happening and despite the mainstream assumption this will all just blow over as it has done in the past, the movement is growing at a…resteemedlordbutterfly (70)in steem • 6 years agoWhat is it about STEEM that its tanking so hard? // An open letter to STEEMIT.INCI have been thinking lately as to why STEEM is performing so abysmally compared to all other cryptocurrencies. We can talk all we want about the bear market and how every coin is performing badly…spbeckman (54)in life • 6 years agoSunday night preparation for Monday morningI just bought two more SBI, putting me at 10 of the 50 I intend to purchase. I've spent the better part of the last hour remastering the content I'm teaching tomorrow. (I wrote the notes in 2011.)…spbeckman (54)in life • 6 years agoAnother post:So here I am, again. I've made progress with my health issues and am just now getting back on my feet. I've kept an eye on Steemit, but haven't made any significant posts or investments. I've been…spbeckman (54)in life • 6 years agoSteemit absenceGreetings, Some of you may have noticed my absence fro the platform. The past 4-6 weeks I've been having problems with depression. My employment is fairly challenging, mentally, physically, and…spbeckman (54)in steembasicincome • 6 years agoHappy Birthday!For my birthday this year I scrounged together my residual Steem and SBD to purchase 8 shares of @steembasicincome. As I mentioned in a previous post, now that I've reached 100 SP I intend to invest…spbeckman (54)in letseat • 6 years agoReview of South Fork Public HouseI'd describe this restaurant as what Applebees strives to be. I mean, the menu is reminiscent of Applebees, but the quality is slightly better. For example, their Fish and Chips are standard fair…spbeckman (54)in steemitboard • 6 years agoSteemitboard -- Yes, I want a silly awardSo, I'm going to try for the Steemitboard Monthly Author award. This little post should earn the Weekly Author award. In so many ways, it seems lousy to shit post my way to these, but I'm looking…spbeckman (54)in garden • 6 years agoIce plant, ready for ice? Finally, at the end of the season, my ice plant is taking off. We have been near the frost point recently, so hopefully it is sufficiently well dug in that it survives this first winter. Posted…spbeckman (54)in dtube • 6 years agoEvaporating content...So I discovered today that many of my old posts had disappeared. Ok, so the posts didn't disappear, but the content has because it was hosted on DTube. If you go back 2-3 months you'll see a post…spbeckman (54)in letseat • 6 years agoReview of Zip's Drive InZips is a regional chain that specializes in fast food. Each restaurant is operated independently. Of all the Zips that I have been to, this one is the best managed. The fries are cooked at high…spbeckman (54)in food • 6 years agoDinner: Steak sandwichTonight I made a large Sirloin steak sandwich. The waffles are seasoned with Japanese nori seaweed and I double toasted them, once in the waffle maker and once in the toaster oven. For the topping I…spbeckman (54)in letseat • 6 years agoReview of Moscow Bagel & DeliGreat sandwich shop that also serves breakfast. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxed. The decor is primarily concert and music posters, many from the '90s. There is always classic music playing…spbeckman (54)in life • 6 years agoMore home "repair"It's hard to call this repair since I'm simply filling holes with spray foam, but it's necessary and still takes hours to deal with arranging the ladder and chasing out wasps. My plan is to shave…spbeckman (54)in letseat • 6 years agoReview of Zoe Coffee and KitchenThe food is general "American diner cuisine," but the quality is very good. The prices also are reasonable considering the quality, quantity, and location, adjacent to the university campus. The…