Bring on that global climate change; let the sea levels rise. Our house may be getting a boat. To be fair, a single-seater, so I won’t be saved, but I can send someone for assistance. That’s worth a wish and a promise, right?
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Oh, my aching head! I took the day off from newsfeeds, and when I stumble back within range, what do I learn? Well, predictable things. The Prez has refuted the testimony (was that only yesterday) of the former FBI guy. Claims that it is all lies, that none of it happened, and if it did it happened in another way. There really are parallel universes! So, what’s next?
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After listening to the live broadcast of the Comey Chronicles, I remain convinced that this is going to be an interesting summer for those who get their tricks from the ultimate blood sport (Politics). The man stayed calm, but he left no doubt in my mind: the current president is going to get the “impeached” blazer for his wardrobe. Just a question of when to start the fittings.
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Do you ever wish you could go back in time? Check to see how things were, with old friends, back in the day? What about Friends? This afternoon, thanks to the power of the web, I returned to 1994. Watched the pilot episode of Friends.
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Could it be that I offered “free snacks with your ride”? Had another seed-siphon in the Hav-a-Hart this morning. This time around, arrived at destination, the exodus from the “transporter” went smoothly. Given the number of trees nearby, I’m sure I’ll have other riders before too much longer.
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A quick shout-out to the local seed harvesters with tails: our transport system is back in place. Pre-boarding snacks will be provided, and a new neighbourhood is assured, once your personal trip is over. Today’s passenger seemed a little reluctant to quit the comfort zone, but gravity helps in getting that four-paw grasp to loosen.
posted in travel | Comments Off on The timetable as period literature | 255 words
In a more ordered world, this would have been a surprise. You know how people are always saying “You should drop in sometime!”? Today, with nothing but the best of intentions, we headed for the city to visit relatives. Getting to the area is almost an autopilot thing, for us. It’s when you arrive…
posted in travel | Comments Off on Almost a surprise | 260 words
Two days running, with big warnings and ominous clouds. Followed by nothing. I’m back in from the BBQ, watching more fog roll in. The hummingbirds were busy behind me; I paid little attention to the reddish hue of my tee. They don’t attack (do they?)
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We were warned. Throughout the afternoon, a persistent risk of thunderstorm activity. The web alarms were sounded. On Twitter, photos of black skies from the west, and piles of new hail in the hedgerows. I waited; for all my heightened state of alert, I listened to a few low-pitched booms from waterward. Here at home… nothing. Maybe another day.
posted in environment | Comments Off on Spread it, thin | 255 words
Based on my toolbar clock, I’m here early, today. Not a big surprise; I started the morning before my normal hour; the day feels like it has run its course, long before sundown or suppertime. Tomorrow should be a return to the usual “start late, finish early” schedule.
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