Think of it as a retail romance. I’m referring to my long term, ongoing, frustrating relationship with the local box store hardware emporium. A place with an inventory count that requires high school math, but that never seems to stock what I’m looking for.
posted in ham radio, humour | Comments Off on Like Nessie, not always in evidence | 264 words
I guess, as a recreation, it’s no worse than scanning the lists on eBay or Craigs. Auctions, I mean. I’ve not been a person with the time (or money) to hang out in barns, waiting for the deal of a lifetime. Tonight, on one of the higher cable channels, I found a variation.
posted in humour, media | Comments Off on Locker wars? | 298 words
Remember those elections we suffered through, only six months ago? Remember some of the promises? Didn’t think so. After all, if the politicians can’t remember the set of promises, why should the common man or woman be expected to. Anyhow, today another of the dreams faded.
posted in politics | Comments Off on Foregone conclusions | 258 words
Too much time on my hands. Found myself wondering, idly, what it’s like to have your face plastered all over the sides of city buses. Not that I want to find out, directly, but it must be disconcerting to see someone familiar roll by.
posted in media | Comments Off on Faces on the bus | 257 words
Blame it on the time shift, but I decided to opt out of the radio contest this weekend. Couldn’t picture sitting and copying short strings for hours on end. Maybe next year.
posted in environment | Comments Off on Photos vs writing as a reflection of a moment | 279 words
After some careful thought and investment, I’ve decided to turn this into this.
posted in ham radio, sports | Comments Off on Intention to construct antennas | 271 words
I rushed home (if riding the bus can ever be rushed) but I was too late. By the time I breached the front door, the changes were made. The cable guy had come and gone.
posted in technology | Comments Off on More channels, lots more channels | 275 words
Looks like I’ve come full circle with my postal delivery person. Despite my heartfelt acceptance of the “Red Dot Campaign”, three years ago (and with it, 36 months of freedom from fritter), I’m now back to receipt of a gob of flyers and paid advertising in my mailbox. Thankfully, there’s a slot to deposit the stuff right on the same Superbox. You fill, I fill, we all waste each other’s time.
posted in economy, politics | Comments Off on Spend yourself into a corner, Euro style | 260 words
Proof that the Harper government believes in forgiveness:
Treasury Board president Tony Clement says the way the G8 legacy fund was handled “was not perfect” and he’s learned his lessons, but that he’s qualified to be in charge of the public purse.
posted in economy, media, politics | Comments Off on Canadian latte? | 252 words
Just a quick break to announce my intention to visit a museum, soon. The decision of CBC and SRC to celebrate 75 years on the air means that there are some great displays to catch before September 2012. I should have time.
posted in media | Comments Off on An important anniversary | 263 words
