Started watching a historical documentary, this afternoon. The seeds of what would become the familiar music of my life; I hesitate to use the term “popular”, only because musical tastes are far from universal. And there’s the question…
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I believe in the art of vaccination. Even when the “best guess” doesn’t target the virus (like last year), the placebo effect was sufficient to keep me healthy. Seriously, I think that the public health campaign to keep me armoured against illness deserves my support, and for the last who knows how many years, I’ve lined up to receive my “shot”. A new place does not mean an exception.
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I can count, and the homeward leg of the Great Brewery Opening Trip was today. Time to put in the mandatory fifteen minutes of house duties. I’m not messy (on my own) and it took me about that long. Not counting, of course, the time required for laundry. But, long before the arrival of the others, my life was in order.
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My poor dog. Innocence incarnate. A mix of anticipation and trepidation. Confusion, before a victory.
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A day with things to do! Almost too many things, for someone of my august age.
We decided that the local agricultural exposition wouldn’t be complete without our family in the hall. Or rink. Whatever. This fair started a long time ago; in fact, my direct ancestor arrived from Ireland just in time for the first fair, 176 years ago. If he were to teleport back, he wouldn’t be nonplussed. Let’s face it, cakes and vegetables and quilts and other demonstrable treasures from country living don’t mutate. A potato is still a potato.
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Today we did what had to be done. Instead of staying at home watching the new grass grow, we went to the city. Left in mid-morning, and arrived in time for some impressive rainfall. Based on the reports of others, about 65mm in an hour or so, which meant that we had to plan movements around showers.
posted in music, pets, Wx | Comments Off on Adding a uke to the studio | 288 words
My neighbours (and family, closer to heart) should be thankful that I have limited financial resources. Otherwise, I’d be hard at work, filling the available space with music. Or rather, musical instruments. Why, just this afternoon, I fell seriously in “wish I had one of those” mode, with a set of Uileann pipes and a mid-sized harp. Either would fit beside the bed, ready for a moment of inspiration in that period before dawn when the mind moves to unknown reaches.
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The high season of concerts is underway. Based on the posters, I could keep my social calendar full; somebody different almost every day. And yet, I have little urge to join the throngs.
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Time to commit to our new kitchen. Take a long list, drive for close to an hour to a full-feature grocery store, even bring a cooler to keep the inevitable frozen food selection at close to recommended temperatures. All went well, and the order was stored in the cupboard before noon.
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Let’s turn today into a tale of several boats. First of all, my role as an agent in the world of kayak sales was (mercifully) brief. We could have sold several boats… the sale to the first (oversized) client didn’t happen, leaving room for a second, more robust bid. The third caller had to find a sale elsewhere.
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