Ben's Journal

A random collection of thoughts, comments and photos from Ben Simon.

Thursday, June 05, 2025

The Yellow Duck Effect

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We're on day 6 of an 8-day cruise through the Caribbean, and we've managed to wander into a previously undiscovered part of t...
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

That's My Nephew! Ethan Orates, Graduates and Celebrates

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I'm composing this as a very proud uncle. Last week we celebrated as our nephew Ethan graduated from the University of Mar...
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

A Triple Crown Attempt and the YouTube API - Making Great Content Easier to Watch

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Stella, of @StellaHikes , is attempting to complete a US long-distance hiking Calendar Year Triple Crown . That is, she's trying ...
Friday, May 09, 2025

G's Baltimore Adventure - Choo Choo! - Visiting the B & O Railroad Museum

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[Composed 9/21/2024] After a morning on the water , we made our way in-land to the B&O Railroad Museum . Between memo...
Monday, April 28, 2025

G's Baltimore Adventure - The USS Constellation

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[Composed 9/21/2024] After touring the US Coast Guard Cutter 37 we headed to our final ship of the day: the USS Constellat...
Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Inspiration and Innovation for Peace - A Lesson from B'nei Brak

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Chag Sameach and Happy Passover! We had two wonderful seders (Thanks David and Maryn for hosting the first night!). For my seder prep, ...
Wednesday, March 05, 2025

G's Baltimore Adventure - The USCG Cutter 37

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[Composed 9/21/2024] From the USS Torsk , we made our way to the USCG Cutter 37, formerly known as the Taney . Compared to ...
Monday, March 03, 2025

G's Baltimore Adventure - The USS Torsk

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[Composed 9/21/2024] After a proper Uncle Ben Approved Breakfast of fruit loops and cream cheese with chocolate chips* we made ...
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