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When I was growing up,
it was no joke,
to be a man
you needed to smoke.

Smoking at school
was not allowed.
Plug tobacco,
could be found.

A small brick,
you could carve,
a "chaw" and place
between your cheek and gum.

A nasty habit,
if you decided to chew,
but with "chaw" in your
mouth, what did you do?

You carried a small can,
so, you could spit.
A disgusting habit,
I must admit.

I never chewed
for I had no chew,
as it stained your teeth,
not just one, but a few.

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day:

Galaxies are fascinating not only for what is visible, but for what is invisible. Grand spiral galaxy NGC 1232, captured in detail by one of the Very Large Telescopes, is a good example. The visible is dominated by millions of bright stars and dark dust, caught up in a gravitational swirl of spiral arms revolving about the center. Open clusters containing bright blue stars can be seen sprinkled along these spiral arms, while dark lanes of dense interstellar dust can be seen sprinkled between them. Less visible, but detectable, are billions of dim normal stars and vast tracts of interstellar gas, together wielding such high mass that they dominate the dynamics of the inner galaxy. Leading theories indicate that even greater amounts of matter are invisible, in a form we don't yet know. This pervasive dark matter is postulated, in part, to explain the motions of the visible matter in the outer regions of galaxies. Free APOD Lecture: January 9, 2024 to the Amateur Astronomers of Association of New York

Be my friend,
I ask of you,
for you make me smile,
I love you, too.

I love the sound
of your voice.
I want to celebrate
and to rejoice.

What words, can I write
about the New year,
when I still, look,
to see if you are here.

I miss you more than
my words can say,
for your sweet mile,
You've taken away.

I hope I will
see you once more,
for it is you
I love and adore.

Away we go
for another new year,
filled with hope,
love and good cheer.

When the sunrises,
on a new dawn,
there will be adventures
and a time to move on.

A feeling of longing,
lays within my heart.
Missing her so much,
she was my best part.

I try to remember her,
back at the start.
I do now and have
another ache in my heart.

Wehad a long life together,
which is quite true,
but it makes no difference,
for I still love you.

January opens the year with moments that altered the course of history. Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon in defiance of the Roman Senate. The Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris, securing American independence. In Philadelphia, the first successful balloon flight in the United States lifts into the sky. The month also brings global cooperation and ambition, from the League of Nations convening its first Council meeting to the United States entering the space age with the launch of its first satellite.

January also reflects history’s sharper edges. “Bloody Sunday” echoes through the civil rights movement. The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster shocks the world. In a quieter but symbolic shift, the first McDonald’s opens in Moscow’s Pushkin Square, signaling cultural change at the end of the Cold War. Exploration continues beyond Earth as NASA’s Opportunity rover lands on Mars, extending human reach across the solar system.

Explore historical events throughout January by browsing the full month timeline, or jump to a specific date to see what happened on this day in history—from January 1 through January 31. Use the timeline to research individual years or trace the events that shaped January’s place in history.

First it was Merry.
Now it's Happy.
How do I rejoice,
when I feel crappy?

Words are not flowing,
not as before.
I have no desire,
not anymore.

My Love is gone,
she went out the door.
I won't see you tomorrow,
not anymore.

Can I see her tomorrow?
Can I knock on her door?
You are no longer here,
not anymore.

The love which I care,
lays on the floor.
I won't see you again,
not anymore.

Goodbye my darling,
my spirits won't soar,
for you're no longer here,
not anymore.

Why do I hurt this way?
What can I do, to
mend an aching heart,
knowing you are gone?