tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post612823473886343866..comments2024-03-28T17:25:15.969-05:00Comments on Althouse: Skiing through the woods on a snowy evening.Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-18833253044384285922010-12-17T08:44:52.654-06:002010-12-17T08:44:52.654-06:00"Not quite yet the darkest evening of the yea...<i>"Not quite yet the darkest evening of the year."</i><br /><br />The astronomer in me compels me to point out it will be the <i>longest</i> night of the year, not the darkest.<br /><br />Carry on.Original Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01714345479248980398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-19253705069190713772010-12-17T08:27:35.562-06:002010-12-17T08:27:35.562-06:00It happens because the time of solar noon gets lat...It happens because the time of solar noon gets later every day at this time of year. The shortest day is at the solstice, but the earliest sunset is about 12 days before it and the latest sunrise is about 12 days after it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-45623444100810181922010-12-17T07:59:34.080-06:002010-12-17T07:59:34.080-06:00"The earliest sunset in Madison, Wisconsin is..."The earliest sunset in Madison, Wisconsin is December 9."<br /><br />Just how does that happen?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424384180201600935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-67423672582839174422010-12-17T07:58:19.136-06:002010-12-17T07:58:19.136-06:00Titus said...
"I got my teeth whitened today ...Titus said...<br />"I got my teeth whitened today and they look fab."<br /><br />All nine of them, I hope.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424384180201600935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-37051393220652114082010-12-17T07:21:19.524-06:002010-12-17T07:21:19.524-06:00Not quite the darkest evening?
The earliest sunse...Not quite the darkest evening?<br /><br />The earliest sunset in Madison, Wisconsin is December 9.arkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18246896789315209359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-44117373513855418662010-12-17T06:42:09.584-06:002010-12-17T06:42:09.584-06:00"Waxing gibbous" sounds jabberwockyish.
..."Waxing gibbous" sounds jabberwockyish.<br /><br />The Christmas flame is weak within me this year, but I'll take what I can get. The lovely picture of the woods helps.KCFleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00124201866124646626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-40930830098588878482010-12-17T02:35:37.167-06:002010-12-17T02:35:37.167-06:00I'm eating a nice meat lasagna with a simple s...I'm eating a nice meat lasagna with a simple salad and cilantro dressing. After that, I'm having a nice cup of teat to follow.Methadrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828014989470539375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-13187748971146319832010-12-17T02:18:19.263-06:002010-12-17T02:18:19.263-06:00Neil, of course.
Neil Bush is going to marry Ralp...<i>Neil, of course.</i><br /><br />Neil Bush is going to marry Ralph Lauren's son David?bgateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14094313567630214207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-86010136602215311372010-12-17T00:54:12.674-06:002010-12-17T00:54:12.674-06:00Titus said...
I just can't stand anyone p...<i>Titus said...<br /><br /> I just can't stand anyone putting anything in my mouth.</i><br /><br />Nobody bit on this? Hours have passed. Or have all the others rejected grabbing the low-hanging fruit?former law studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196697206046544350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-51999965950579412162010-12-17T00:24:27.108-06:002010-12-17T00:24:27.108-06:00Dudley Do-Right, your woods are inhabited by Democ...Dudley Do-Right, your woods are inhabited by Democrats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-84159137240889982802010-12-17T00:21:59.280-06:002010-12-17T00:21:59.280-06:00Titus, if you use baking soda added to your regula...Titus, if you use baking soda added to your regular toothpaste (as opposed to baking soda toothpaste) you get both whitening and breath freshening ... free of charge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-83660695088436646782010-12-17T00:18:55.657-06:002010-12-17T00:18:55.657-06:00Keep your promises, Althouse.Keep your promises, Althouse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-46503548745866906042010-12-16T23:58:47.740-06:002010-12-16T23:58:47.740-06:00Thats a good idea Penny.Thats a good idea Penny.Lem the artificially intelligent https://www.blogger.com/profile/03569712564034666751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-35527431193329421892010-12-16T23:52:46.051-06:002010-12-16T23:52:46.051-06:00Agreed, Lem, but would much prefer if she publishe...Agreed, Lem, but would much prefer if she published a tabletop book of her best photographs.<br /><br />That way it could be shipped to me instead of me being shipped off to Madison for her art show.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02094488084214911115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-72329212230662718552010-12-16T23:38:43.297-06:002010-12-16T23:38:43.297-06:00I suspect Althouse has enough photographs of this ...I suspect Althouse has enough photographs of this quality to have a show.. if she wanted to.Lem the artificially intelligent https://www.blogger.com/profile/03569712564034666751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-88830967985136975842010-12-16T23:27:09.584-06:002010-12-16T23:27:09.584-06:00magazine says Lauren Bush plans to marry Ralph Lau...<i>magazine says Lauren Bush plans to marry Ralph Lauren's son David, running the risk of becoming Lauren Lauren.</i><br /><br />Lauren B. Lauren.<br /><br />Catchy.<br /><br />wf: pusiedasFenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734571593963330215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-41209425603666604152010-12-16T23:26:28.016-06:002010-12-16T23:26:28.016-06:00There's a total lunar eclipse that night, chic...There's a total lunar eclipse that night, chickelit, and <a href="http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Total_Lunar_Eclipse_Up_All_Night_With_NASA_999.html" rel="nofollow">NASA</a> has some special plans.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02094488084214911115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-19994215431247444882010-12-16T23:25:31.180-06:002010-12-16T23:25:31.180-06:00gm -- the deadline is Xmas Eve.gm -- the deadline is Xmas Eve.former law studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196697206046544350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-56323452141654092312010-12-16T23:11:12.533-06:002010-12-16T23:11:12.533-06:00Shouldn't there be some special tidal events (...Shouldn't there be some special tidal events (tidings :) with the moon and sun all aligned like that?chickelithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10773887469972534979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-13453556239403798782010-12-16T23:08:02.333-06:002010-12-16T23:08:02.333-06:00But the moon is waxing gibbous.
Right on schedule...<i>But the moon is waxing gibbous.</i><br /><br />Right on schedule for a full moon on the 21st.chickelithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10773887469972534979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-68955871212794894532010-12-16T23:07:22.809-06:002010-12-16T23:07:22.809-06:00Appears to be a pretty historic vote on Saturday. ...Appears to be a pretty historic vote on Saturday. A simple answer to a simple question.<br /><br />If a certain commenter must depart, he can back as a former something. He could name himself "former plumbing student", then I'll always know. Just between me and you ;-)garage mahalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485491995866513686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-64695885666634303112010-12-16T23:07:05.210-06:002010-12-16T23:07:05.210-06:00The winter woods always seemed so peaceful and inv...The winter woods always seemed so peaceful and inviting to me...and back then, it was. <br /><br />Now it's likely hiding packs of hungry coyotes or feral dogs. Not what you want to run into; and I've known some who have.<br /><br />Still, with your 2nd Amendment rights intact and a Glock in your pocket, the winter woods can still be enjoyed. Just pack an extra magazine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-30824488603522739752010-12-16T23:04:28.987-06:002010-12-16T23:04:28.987-06:00I think I read in the Wisconsin State Journal (loc...I think I read in the Wisconsin State Journal (local paper) that we only have either 5 or 7 hours of sunlight on December 21 which is the longest day of the year.<br /><br />Please correct me, fellow pubes If I am wrong.Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505398901816313803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-26174561063603290812010-12-16T23:02:41.250-06:002010-12-16T23:02:41.250-06:00Also, I have a fear of the dentist so I do sedatio...Also, I have a fear of the dentist so I do sedation dentistry for every procedure I have-even teeth cleanings.<br /><br />I just can't stand anyone putting anything in my mouth. I used to be so paranoid going to the dentist.<br /><br />Now, I am completely fine because I am sedated.<br /><br />For those of you who may have the same issues you should consider sedation dentistry.<br /><br />You will thank me for it and your teeth will thank me as well.Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505398901816313803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-57765325645250594922010-12-16T23:02:12.300-06:002010-12-16T23:02:12.300-06:00"Not quite yet the darkest evening of the yea..."Not quite yet the darkest evening of the year."<br /><br />But the moon is waxing gibbous.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02094488084214911115noreply@blogger.com