There’s something about a man with a measuring tape… and a big truck full of shale (what people locally label lumps of soil and red rock; not to be confused with the material used in Europe to cover the roof). We had called our “dirt guy” several days ago, and this morning the work started.
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Time to hit the pause control. Since supper (which I skipped, due to other duties), I’ve put the kitchen in order, washed and made the bed, vacuumed the house from top to bottom and made a wish for good weather this weekend. We’ve got company coming by, but I’d also like to receive a merit badge from the troop leader. Just like in the old days.
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In high school, we had regular servings of warmed-over Shakespeare. Different plays, happily, but one recurring element was the cast. I didn’t know these people, and so I spent more time than expected trying to check on character descriptions in the front of the books. The teacher must have thought I was assiduous (look it up if need be).
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Tiny, territorial warriors; all hyped up on sugary water and ready to defend “their” place at the bar. Outside, the sound reminded me of whipper-snipper wars. Nothing so mechanical – the hummingbirds were at it, again. This time, one went down for the long count.
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Another day winding down. For me, the chance to go to town for a minimum load of groceries, with the dog as co-pilot, was about as busy as it got. The dog cares about such travel.
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Suspicious minds are the single defence against the politicians of our society. Unsure? Let’s examine a few of the stories from this week.
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The view from the living room window changes constantly. The trees move. The bird feeders attract local colour. Sometimes, we even watch cage races.
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Following politics may seem like a fruitless pastime, particularly when the focus is on other countries. No vote allowed, etc. I try to keep up with my own nation, and the neighbour is always making a fuss about something, but the rest of the world? Eh.
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After my short period, last summer, watching the kids playing Jenga, I’ve derived a new theory to explain the political situation south of our border. Here we have a particular situation, where the daily news brings daily rebuttal of the lies told earlier in the news cycle.
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All I need, to change the tone about this place, is a different genre of music. Moved the “dial” on the Internet radio from classic celtic to classic blues; my dance is from a different time in my life.
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