Ever heard of the Equiux?

Hat tip to DmAa on the "Bear Stories" thread at Siliconinvestor.com


Notice I said that day and night will be approximately equal on the fall equinox. The equinox is a specific point in time when the sun is at a specific point in the sky. Since sunrise and sunset times vary greatly across the planet depending on location, true equality of day and night -- called the equilux (EE-qwill-lux) -- occurs on slightly different dates depending on where you live. Equilux for Duluth, Minn. is on September 25 when the sun rises at 7 a.m. and sets at 7 p.m. To find your equilux date, go to the U.S. Naval Observatory website http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.php and type in your location to get the day's sunrise/sunset information. Are there exactly twelve hours separating them? If not, then go back, change the date a couple days ahead (or back) and look again. You may have to do this a couple times to find out when they're equal.

"http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.php"

Fall Chanterelles

We look forward to this time of year because of the bounty of the garden and the bounty of the woods. While I was making applesauce from my favorite apples today my husband Bob took a walk in what we call "Our Chanterelle Woods." He's been going down to the woods every other day to see if these succulent and tasty mushrooms are showing yet. Up until now he's not found many (it takes a good rain to really bring them out), but today was different. He found bunches of them growing here and there, and brought home the nice bounty you see in the picture. There are way too many to eat at one sitting, so we lightly saute them in a small amount of butter, and then pack them in freezer bags. During late Fall and Winter, we pull a bag out and enjoy them with our meal.

The lovely weather we've been experiencing is something we expect in our area this time of year. We spend as much time as we can up at the cabin knowing full well by November the days are shorter and Fall projects at home are part of our routine. We don't go up to the cabin for any over night forays until the snow flies in December or January. It is very nice to have a place to stay close to the mountain after an exhilarating day on the slopes.

The Power of the Poor

First I want to apologize for not blogging more this summer. I have been tied up with some work issues that have needed my attention, and I've also been spending as much time as I can at the river. If you read this blog from the beginning you would know I don't have Internet capabilities at the river, and so haven't had the option of blogging from there. I am giving up the idea of Summer reluctantly and have a few other forays away from home planned before the big chill descends and forces me inside where I can concentrate more on blogging, among other things.

I wanted to post this link because I think this documentary will be interesting and informative. I have only watched the trailer, so I can't comment on it's entire message, but I thought others would be interested in knowing about it before it airs in October.

I'll be seeing more of you when the rains come.

;) Maureen

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The Power of the Poor: Blog Contest

By Alex Tabarrok on Television

On October 8, PBS will be showing, The Power of the Poor, a new documentary featuring the great Hernando de Soto and from the team that brought you Free to Choose. You can see a preview below. To increase awareness, Free to Choose Media is sponsoring a blog contest on the question:

What institutions can enable the world's poor to realize their power and achieve prosperity?

The best blog post--under 500 words--on this theme will receive $250 and a DVD of the show. See the rules for more information. Yours truly will be one of the judges.