Black and White

Work

WmX — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:21:22 +0000

shaping the compliant workforce, how to best achieve.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 KJV

quercus virginiana

WmX — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:41:55 +0000

I planted the live oak in Slabtown, Wilson is going to plant swapped Sequoia sempervirens
in Mobile

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WmX — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:40:01 +0000

cultural symmetry + natural complexity

day of rest

WmX — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:57:54 +0000

Beulah Baptist Church, Lively, Virginia. Reverend Wm. Veney. Spreading The Good News Of The Gospel of Jesus Christ. Always open.

Corn slop

WmX — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:20:37 +0000

Corn uses about 151,000 gallons of water per month per acre.
A data center uses about 166,700 gallons of water per acre per month.
In good times, corn grows rapidly. With warm temperatures (77–91°F) rain and fertilizer it commonly elongates 1–2 inches a day. During the rapid growth phase roughly V8–V12 (V8–V12 refers to vegetative growth stages of the corn plant. Corn stages are numbered by the number of leaves with visible collars (the thickened band where the leaf blade meets the leaf sheath), after the growing point is above ground), rates of 3–5 inches per day have been observed and documented in time-lapse and field measurements.

Thousands of U.S. patents have been granted specifically for corn hybrids.
Tracking data for field corn hybrids shows roughly:
– 1986–1995: 8
– 1996–2005: 167
– 2006–2015: 1,377
– 2016–2025:1,855
This totals on the order of 3,400–3,500 hybrid patents issued to date. Utility patents on hybrids became available after key 1980s rulings and have grown dramatically.

Corn grows around the clock. At night, and stem/height elongation is often notable. Classic observations (and modern work on the “evening complex” of proteins) show that many plants, including corn and related grasses, put on significant height growth in the hours after dusk and toward dawn when the internal clock and lower evaporative demand allow cell expansion.

A single corn stalk/plant typically transpires on the order of 10–15 gallons of water over its life. Older literature sometimes cited higher figures (up to ~50+ gallons under different assumptions or longer seasons).

(So sayeth grok)

rear view

WmX — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:48:22 +0000

Memory. 2008, the summer trip to the coast of Rhode Island. When a different constellation of sentient beings graced the earth.

What’s going through Sophia’s mind? (Grok says) As a classic chocolate Labrador, loyal, food-obsessed, water-loving goofball — her inner monologue is probably something like this:

First few hours (leaving VA area): “Car ride! YES! New smells out the window! My human is taking me on an adventure. Tail is wagging at 100 mph. This is the best day ever!”

Through WV & PA (the mountain part): “Whoa, the air smells different… trees, dirt roads, maybe some wildlife? My legs are getting a little stiff. Hope we stop soon for a sniff break. Also… snacks? I’m a Lab. Snacks are life.”

Into CT & RI (getting closer to the coast): “Okay this drive is LONG. But the views are changing… more water smells? Are we almost there? I wonder if there’s a beach at the end. Beaches mean sand, waves, and possibly swimming. My favorite things!”

Final stretch to south coast MA: “New place! New smells! New people to meet! I was born in Warsaw, Virginia but I’m ready for Massachusetts mode. As long as there’s food, belly rubs, and a spot to nap in the car, I’m good. Human looks happy, I did a good job being the best co-pilot.”

Priscilla and Caspar

WmX — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:13:09 +0000

2007

pre-ebike

WmX — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:52:12 +0000

1979, cyclist, nyc

Grok says: Today, that exact spot (50th & Broadway) is still very central Midtown — right by the northern end of Times Square, with modern retail, theaters, and the subway nearby (50th Street station on the 1, C, E lines). The old low-rise buildings with those specific signs are long gone, replaced by newer development. The combination of the restaurant name + surrounding signage makes this one of the more identifiable NYC street photos from that era. The location is Broadway at 50th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City (northern edge of Times Square)

The clearest landmark is the “Rincon Argentino” (also known as Un Rincon Argentino or Argentinian Corner) sign visible on the building in the middle-right background. Historical records confirm this restaurant operated at 1626 Broadway (right at the corner of 50th Street) starting around 1962. Supporting details from the photo that match the area…Zum Zum sign on the right — a popular German-style fast-food counter chain with multiple Midtown NYC locations in the 1960s–1980s.
Donuts shop and DANCE signage on the left buildings — typical of the dense commercial mix along Broadway in that era.
Overall scene: wide avenue crossing, traffic lights, mid-rise buildings with period signage, pedestrians in 1960s–early 1970s clothing, and the general gritty-but-vibrant Midtown street vibe. The black-and-white negative/scan style fits street photography from that time.
The woman is riding across the street in what appears to be the Broadway corridor near 50th Street, looking toward the west side or a side street. This matches numerous historical photos and descriptions of the exact block.

Puravida

WmX — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:29:25 +0000

Six months of waiting
River carries my joy
The smile returns

Reader and Advisor

WmX — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:24:50 +0000

The field is largely unregulated, belief-based, and entrepreneurial. Practitioners self-select, learn informally or through paid courses, and may claim natural gifts, lineage, or scholarship. Results depend on the individual’s skill at interpretation, client rapport, and the client’s openness—scientific validation for the divinatory claims is absent, though symbolic tools can provide psychological reflection or comfort for some people.