Where does an astronaut dock his spacecraft? At a parking meteor. Sunday, Nov. 2, is the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station. Its construction was a joint venture of the United States, Canada, Japan, and Europe. More than 280 astronauts from various countries have been stationed there. The International Space Station orbits the Earth […]
By Charles Calhoun On Top of the World invites local communities to join us on Tuesday, Nov. 11, to commemorate Veterans Day. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was a celebration held each year to mark the armistice that ended World War I hostilities, which took effect on the “eleventh hour, of the eleventh day […]
As this beautiful, wet summer is winding down, the ramp-up for the fall and winter is moving into full gear. From the property management perspective, the push is to catch up on the last of any rain-delayed work in the community and get lawns and landscaping ready for what little winter we enjoy around here. […]
Patriotic Celebration It’s been great to get so many positive notes and comments from residents about the Fourth of July Patriotic Celebration. This was our 14th year of hosting fireworks, and I’m proud to say that they went off on time, without a hitch. Granted, the weather was not cooperative after 4 p.m., but many […]
The Vatican has been an independent state since February 11, 1929, and is known as Vatican City. The Lateran Treaty resolved the “Roman Issue” between the church and the Italian state. […]
Within India’s vibrant culinary landscape, two traditional dishes emerge as beacons of innovation, sparking dynamic discussions: butter chicken and chicken masala. […]
It is said that we only use 10% of our brains, and it could be argued that we only use 10% of our digital cameras. Modern Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras, and even many going back a decade or more, offer an incredible range of capabilities for shooting in various modes, including fully manual, aperture or shutter priority, and more, plus a host of other features. If you would love to learn about the capabilities of your DSLR or smartphone, enjoy field trips with fellow photographers, compete in photo competitions, show and tell, and more, join the ShutterBugs Photography Club, with weekly meetings, making it one of the very active clubs here at On Top of the World. […]
We live in a community where many residents either donate their unwanted goods or create items for worthwhile organizations, and that is a testament to our community. […]
May has been an exciting month for the Eco Gardeners at their new location in Americana Village. […]
Oh, my gig! Over the last few months, the Dulcimer Club has been in high demand! […]