MagicMirror #2 Rebuild

MagicMirror #2 after a rebuild

I built three MagicMirror variations about 5 years ago and they have been running non stop without issue until last week.  #2 stopped getting data and when I manually ran updates the whole thing ‘shit the bed’ as we say.  I had a backup file and that did not work either so I figured I would just start over from scratch.  I had an extra Gen4 Raspberry Pi laying around just like the one running this web site.  I put in the newest OS, the newest MM software, rewrote some scripts and after a day of tweeking the config file, it is running again.  All text is in white but the monitor is behind stained glass to give it the color.

Top Left

  • Analog Clock
  • Planet Rise

Top Right

  • Current Weather
  • Weather Forcast
  • National Radar Map
  • Cryptocurrency  (BTC was under 2000 when I build the first one)

Middle

  • EARTH (DSCOVR sattelite 1 million miles out sends a picture every hour)
  • NewsFeed – revolver.news

Yamaha goes to Overton

Yamaha and Harley taking a break
Tricked out Harley

In the spirit of bike rotation I took the ’08 Yam WR250X out to Overton with the gang.  The little 250 held it’s ground with the big boys until they wanted to take highway 15 back.  The dirtbike gets blown around by trucks and tops out about 70mph – so I took the twisty road back home.  That is such a fun bike to ride.

Sammy’s

This week’s dining adventure took us to Sammy’s in Henderson.  This has been on our list for so long neither of us knew when or why or who recommended this place.  No reservations, no masks, no waiting, and got a seat by the windows right by the garden with bunnies and birds.

Pizza was really good with lots of basil.  Roasted brussel sprouts are always a favorite.  Both were half off during happy hour.   The prices are very reasonable and we will come back.

It also happens to be across the street from Cinnaholic – the mocha roll sadly did not survive long enough for a picture.

Brussel sprouts with walnuts, balsamic, and Parmesan
Margarita pizza: one of the best around
Chicken tequila Fettuccine: Green noodles, jalapenos in a tangy sause
Short ribs over Cheesy grits: Covered with sage and oh so good