Boomer called it: a snow day for everybody. Right on schedule, just before dawn, snow started, followed by brisk winds. When even the plows are called back to the barn, what can you do except enjoy the ride? From time to time, things cleared enough to see down to the shoreline; great waves!
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That was an aggressive chickadee! My own fault, for hanging around “his/her” feeder, beyond the time required to fill and replace. Didn’t scare me, much; it could have been a jay, and they’re capable of doing real damage to a fellow. Do they sell armor, for seed delivery personnel?
posted in genealogy | Comments Off on The fan chart, as proof | 266 words
While the data elves stir today’s gleanings from the various genealogy sites, I’ll take a pause to get my post written. I’ve taken on (yet another) basic family tree research for a friend, but the going is slow. Until this time last year, the provincial archives were always there, to give me alternate views into the records. Now, I’m down to my own resources and Google. Not willing to spend money with the Ancestry people, just yet.
posted in genealogy, travel | Comments Off on The magic of expanding foam | 268 words
I’m trying to smooth out some errors in a large database, and the exercise feels exactly like when I’ve had to apply a screen protector to a smartphone: so many bubbles… I’ll get the job done, but in the interim, I’m blurring out.
posted in genealogy | Comments Off on Simple rules | 265 words
In a small community (like this one), there’s a thin line separating neighbour from cousin. This afternoon, we had an acquaintance over for lunch, and in one of those odd moments while talking, certain names and places aligned. Almost like range lights, coming into a harbour.
posted in genealogy | Comments Off on When names and places align | 257 words
One of my rules for living is that I don’t bet. Not on pony races, or sporting events or eventual award winners. After all, even though I try to lose graciously, I’m not a fool. And, based on my record, I shouldn’t vote, either. This last round of marking the bulletin demonstrates that an educated, well-considered choice of best candidate doesn’t translate into picking a winner. We really do need a better system of elections, just to give people like me a say in the result.
posted in genealogy, politics | Comments Off on Other ways to pick the winners | 280 words
Just to show that I do pay a minimum of attention, the Habs won again this evening. Means little, other than to affirm that they aren’t “done”, yet. Many people with an investment in jerseys and tiny flags that mount on the car windows can sleep soundly this evening.
posted in genealogy, pets | Comments Off on Let sleeping dogs lie in their own beds | 252 words
As a fan of the political process, I’m tingling all over. I just watched the writ dropping! Gravity being what it is (whatever it is), things moved from high to low rapidly. The Island will have a muddy season, whether or not there’s a melting of the snows.
posted in genealogy, politics | Comments Off on Finally spotted a dropping writ | 249 words
Today saw me off to the box store, to buy milk and a bath mat. No connection between the two. Amazing how many other things are available in a big store these days; the general store can blush and go home. I even found a plastic round of sour candies, just in case.
posted in genealogy | Comments Off on A reflection on inventory | 251 words
Who knew that a soft football could garner so much attention? Happened across a press conference, on CNN; in a world where so many things are wrong, a full fifteen was devoted to finding out how many ways a really well paid coach could say he knew nothing about how almost all of those balls lost air. I missed the second act, where the quarterback said the same thing. Now I’m pumped for part three.
posted in economy, food, genealogy | Comments Off on Calculating the relative loaf value | 252 words
