Four of us decided to seek our supper by a trip to the shopping centre, where we could indulge in “Extreme Pita”. Great sandwiches, in passing. But, since we’d already made the cross-metropolis trek, we spent hours just wandering around buying little odds and ends.
posted in technology | Comments Off on Shopping in a geeky world | 183 words
As cities grow, the need for clean water becomes more difficult to supply. Hence, we’re asked to rationalize our use of water, and toilet systems are notoriously wasteful. I’ve seen figures suggesting that upwards of 40% is flushed every day.
posted in environment | Comments Off on Costly conservation | 140 words
At certain times of the year, meat prices go off the chart, in either direction. I had to go over to pick up some milk and bread this evening and brought home two large pork roast for about six dollars each. Dig out the clay bake pot, put the whole thing in the over for a couple of hours and then store the meat for later this week. Who said that things were tough to prepare? Granted, with the rest of the gang on new vacation schedules, I don’t have to be too fancy in what I prepare as “fridgefood”…
posted in economy | Comments Off on Easybake meals | 100 words
There is a steady stream of DVD rentals through the house. With two video stores in the neighbourhood, not unusual. Most of the time, very predictable fare, given that the advertisements on primetime TV must show the best parts all the time, every time. Can’t afford to have our viewing public surprised by the content.
posted in media | Comments Off on Minimalist edit | 156 words
The (pair of) new hard drives are now installed. One was an easy job; just put the drive in the bay and format as additional space. Piece of cake.
posted in computing | Comments Off on Shuffle the data around | 205 words
Every fancy dress ball has a detail for the next day; Mom and Dad returning the rented clothes to the rental place. The staff were awaiting the return of some 350 suits in a very short time, which all have to be checked, cleaned and warehoused for the next butterfly season. I wonder how I’d do with such a business model.
posted in economy | Comments Off on The morning after | 161 words
Today marks the graduation from high school for son #2. Congratulations!
We began the long trek to the diploma back in 1994, so this wasn’t a two-hour movie. The final sprint, today, began at someone’s house, where the difference between the preception and a wedding reception could not be seen in the dress. Tuxedos, ball gowns, parents with cameras. The excitement was palpable, as the papers would say. I found the girls to be akin to gorgeous butterflies. The young men all looked, well, tuxedo-junctioned. Some will never dress this way again.
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Today was the “end of the year” for schools, and my sons are now officially on summer hours. I guess that means that the youngest will not be seen before noon any time soon. The others should be home by then…
posted in economy | Comments Off on Industrial quantity storage | 205 words
This is a short work week; I’ve decided to use some of my accumulated overtime hours and take Friday off. Coupled with a provincial holiday on Monday next, that will give me one of those really rare four-day weekends. I have nothing planned, but the anticipation made today go by very quickly.
posted in computing | Comments Off on It all seems a bit easier | 103 words
I’ve never been a model of how the formal set should live. Social occasions such as formal dances have rarely been the waypoints in my life that they are for many. You should hear how early the girls at the private school across from my office start planning on their gowns – years is not an exaggeration.
posted in economy | Comments Off on Traditions | 103 words
