The first solid precipitation
I took part in an interesting discussion this afternoon. When writing a local history, should it be approached as a simple compilation of facts, or is there a place for new research? I mean, there’s always the hope of new material, but when faced with a production timeline that has to be respected, how does the editorial aspect apply?
Does the editor have to be “on the ground”, or can we use the marvels of modern telecommunications and have the team work in different spaces? I’m unfamiliar with the process, so I’m left trying to find what are the appropriate questions to ask.
We didn’t get out into our own community today. Missed out on a social breakfast, and a meet and greet with long-lost relatives. All I can say is “Maybe next time”, and then go back to whatever had already distracted me.
Our first solid precipitation in many months. Almost hail; too brief for me to do a video capture. Nothing left behind to shovel. Could this qualify as a mirage? I hoped that we’d have a second round, so that I could observe more closely. And to think that I could have gone for a bike ride, in my shiny new orange helmet! I’ll see what tomorrow will bring.
The (current) oldest man in the world is celebrating his 113th birthday. More or less. At that age, there won’t be many crazy hijinks at his party, and there’s a small percentage of error possible. Maybe he’s miscounted, and is actually older (or younger). One percent, at that end of the age scale, is again significant.
