I’ve been given an ultimatum by the rest of the family: check the date. In one particular domain, my trust of the system has sold me short. The foods I purchase seem to be landing on or after that “best before” limitation.
posted in food | Comments Off on Too many just in time packages | 249 words
Oh, to have less of a conscience. I tried sleeping in this morning, but that didn’t last long. I felt so guilty that I got up, changed the bedding, did two loads of laundry, cleaned up the kitchen, cooked lunch and supper. And petted the dog. Now I’m so tired I want to sleep in (this evening).
posted in economy, environment | Comments Off on A throwaway existence | 270 words
Probably nothing more than a coincidence, but now that I’ve retired my alarm clock, the dog has figured out where I sleep. Lie around past 8 a.m., and he jumps on me. Forget snooze control; he waits, until I follow him to the kibble corner. Should I believe he actually understands the idea of “same time, tomorrow”, or is his sense of feeding time that exact?
posted in media | Comments Off on Reflections of our past | 250 words
The grocery store has to stop moving stuff around; it throws off my timing. On the other hand, it reinforces my hunting instinct, and allows me to eat, so I guess I’m stuck. See you in a few.
posted in economy, Wx | Comments Off on Not pursuing that Target | 273 words
The process of acquiring a new home “by long distance” comes with certain frustrations. And, in balance, certain moments of excitement. Striking a balance is where the effort is required.
posted in environment | Comments Off on Making choices | 280 words
Let me begin with a wagging finger and a frown. To the local gasoline outlets, who saw fit to raise prices by thirteen cents per litre today, even as the price of crude continues to spiral down. You are “all about that greed”!
posted in politics, Wx | Comments Off on Snow fall reported | 252 words
“…it’s always February 2nd, and I can’t do anything about it” – Phil. Then be thankful it’s just a movie, and watch it (again).
posted in Wx | Comments Off on Cast a long shadow | 253 words
Past half time. It passed. I wonder if Mr. Kravitz minded that he had less time on stage than a pair of land sharks. And did Katy have a harness, or is just so perfectly in balance with the universe that gravity didn’t matter?
posted in sports | Comments Off on Bowl, not bowling | 249 words
