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@spbeckman

I'm a professional scientist/engineer and an amateur cook and philosopher

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@spbeckman Jan 16, 2019, 4:42 PM UTC

Ice fog grown crystals

This 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 using Partiko…

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@spbeckman Jan 7, 2019, 7:26 PM UTC

First day of class, Spring 2019

It's the first day if the semester and time to go see new smiling faces and influence curious minds. Posted using Partiko Android

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@spbeckman Dec 13, 2018, 8:17 PM UTC

Recent lucid dreaming and the holidays

The 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 regula…

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@spbeckman Dec 3, 2018, 2:07 AM UTC

Sunday night preparation for Monday morning

I 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.) It…

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@spbeckman Dec 2, 2018, 4:52 PM UTC

Another 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 th…

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@spbeckman Oct 31, 2018, 6:27 PM UTC

Steemit absence

Greetings, 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 emoti…

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@spbeckman Oct 9, 2018, 11:42 PM UTC

Happy 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…

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@spbeckman Oct 8, 2018, 7:01 PM UTC

Review of South Fork Public House

I'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, ok…

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@spbeckman Oct 8, 2018, 4:08 AM UTC

Steemitboard -- Yes, I want a silly award

So, 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 a n…

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@spbeckman Oct 7, 2018, 1:05 AM UTC

Ice 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 using…

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