Flux - Even though you used the rosin core solder, it is very helpful to clean the wires and soldering iron tip first so that the solder draws onto the surface instead of beading up. My dad used to tell me to "tin the wires first" - then a quick touch with the iron when twisted together and perhaps a bit more solder makes for a quick and neat joint. (I would combinations of paste and liquid acid flux when working on brass instruments depending on the situation) https://www.electronicshub.org/soldering-fluxes-types/

"Small business owners in some of Chicago’s predominantly Latino neighborhoods say business hasn’t bounced back since Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and his team of agents left Chicago last week." https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/11/21/small-businesses-still-reeling-from-operation-midway-blitz

I suppose it could be translated as: Be steadfast in winter winds Or True through storms You get the idea. However, the old Italians pronounced v as w. Speak the motto out loud...

@Steve-Miller said in The new system: What does all of this cost? The character of the nation?

@ShiroKuro That’s the impression I got listening to her announcement on X, the one linked in the article I posted. She sounded like a candidate for President

Good post, Ax.

What is a trillion here or a trillion there to Saudi Arabia. Seriously.

Once again, Republicans seem to only consider laws binding if they help themselves or can be weaponized against those they want to hurt.

A simple case of mistaken identity. (“ I THOUGHT that cop was a prostitute… “)

@ShiroKuro I tried it and it works relieves the swollen feeling, though the discomfort comes back. Shall be doing it again this evening. They do say ending a hot shower with a very brief cold rinse is good for you but I'm not a fan.

@CHAS said in This month's piano recording: may have to wake up the Clavinova that is here definitely!!

Check out NJ. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/us/politics/latino-voters-new-jersey.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1U8.3k6_.6xwphnf-_S_V&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

@jon-nyc That looks great. I have a kabocha squash that needs cooking; I wonder if I could use it instead of the butternut.

Ha! There is something blooming around here after all. Mr wtg and I went for a brief walk which took us past our friends' house, and lo and behold, their witch hazel is in fragrant full bloom!! I smelled it before I saw it. I love both the scent and the delicate spidery-looking flowers. [image: 20251119_151929.jpg] [image: 20251119_151941.jpg] edit: About witch hazels. https://www.thespruce.com/witch-hazel-growing-guide-5191457

Yahoo!

Congratulations!