17th
September
2020
I came across an interesting take on future refugee movement, today. From the former governor of California, no less. He points out that humanity has fled worse, seeking better, for most of history. And now, people are ready to consider Canada as a new homeland. No, this is not flight from political discord (although such a reason makes sense). Rather, look to the wildfires. They’re Getting more invasive, each year, triggered by global warming and the effects of population growth. And here in Canada, we have room, water, and cooler temperatures. Yes, there have been fires, in northern Alberta and BC. But, so far, the permanent tourist wave has been slow to pick up on our paradise as a destination. With someone as famous and credible as the former governor, that may change.
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posted in Wx |
30th
July
2020
My common sense (yes, I have a little) keeps me from chasing storms. If I’m in the area, I’ll watch, but there is no way that I’m going to try and catch the noise. So, while we were out this evening, playing squirrel taxi, I did keep a keen eye on the sky above me. Good chance to admire clouds in very non-intuitive patterns.
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posted in environment, technology, Wx |
12th
July
2020
Coming awake to the sound of driving rain is reassuring. Our drought might end, and the sump system still works. Overnight, a calming 25mm of new water. No need to ration. Of course, the first worry is whether newly placed flowers might be “set free”, but that didn’t happen either. Apparently this was the tail of a tropical storm (still hurricane free).
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posted in Wx |
2nd
March
2020
Just finished with a quick supper prep. Honestly, I feel like I’ve cheated.
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posted in food, Wx |
1st
March
2020
It’s not just a rumour; I can be amazed by simple things. Just now, I watched the combination of some olive oil and some vinegar, when combined with various extracts from other plants, miraculously transform into “salad dressing”. Now, every time I see one of those odd-shaped containers in a supermarket, I’m going to wonder about the ingredients. Are they, too, just a way to have us eat oil and vinegar in an expensive wrapping? I asked someone else, here, and it appears to be so.
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posted in media, pets, Wx |
27th
February
2020
To be scientific, an experiment has to be repeatable. At least, that’s what my high school teacher told us. And to ensure that aspect, the experiment should be recorded. I guess I finally have a reason for those lab reports we produced, without understanding the rationale. I’m older now.
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posted in food, Wx |
12th
February
2020
It’s easy to get out of phase with the world around me. This morning, I didn’t realize that the schools had closed due to snowfall. I did realize that the big blue tractor was outside, moving snow from here to there; I simply assumed we were dealing with our own, personal bounty. And then, the sun came out. Gloriously.
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posted in pets, Wx |
7th
February
2020
Finally, a bit of weather with some bite to it! We were ready, in the sense that schools closed before the bus fleet was out and about. Then, we waited.
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posted in Wx |
2nd
February
2020
The morning began with a quick shout-out from an old friend. We try to touch base, at least on this date, each year. Why? Well, I have a special affinity for that movie, Groundhog Day. Even if there are no fat rodents in my yard, I care about the idea that some things should happen, annually. Besides my birthday. Oh, and if the news reports can be trusted, some shadows were spotted, elsewhere. Some shadows were not. Therefore, winter is not over yet, but the actual time before our lawn returns is uncertain.
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posted in politics, Wx |
30th
January
2020
Funny, the things that catch my attention. Last evening, in the midst of minor wifi issues (pretty much every day around here), I spotted an “alien”. That is, another SSID in my list of available networks. Now, I live far enough away from others that the term alien is justified. And so, I did some simple detective work.
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posted in education, Wx |
