31st
August
2020
I do believe that it takes a village to raise a child. We’re doing our part. When the blue-eyed hound from yesterday came back, it brought the rest of its “pack”; twins, as a plus. And since young children don’t accept the hospitality of folks, just because we’re old enough to be surrogate grandparents, they came ready to play. We have computers, and they have the mindset.
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posted in computing |
30th
August
2020
Today’s pet peeve involves my adventures with water glasses. Unlike my preferred coffee mug, the daily rations of drinking water are served in transparent tumblers. Yes, occasionally a glass is a glass. And although being able to see if something is half-full/half-empty of whatever (milk; juice; sparkling water), I don’t have the visual acuity of my youth. Dim the lights and distract me with other jobs… more and more often I find myself dealing with minor mishaps. Rarely am I forced to clean up spilled milk, but bubbly water is hazardous to everything around me. Documents. Electronics. The floor. All equally apt to get wet when least required.
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posted in health, pets |
29th
August
2020
Maybe this happens elsewhere, but I can only make reference to here. People give directions to a particular location, based on what is supposedly common knowledge. It might be, if you are from there and can boast about a long term relationship with the area.
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posted in technology, travel |
28th
August
2020
There is something about this time of year; as the local tourist attractions sign off for the season, the photos of the seasonal workers are posted. These kids (for the main part, too young to vote) have been there, all summer long. Given their best to assure a great experience for the tourist. And themselves, leaving behind the inexperienced aura of a student and morphing into the adults that will be the workforce of the future. To all of you, thank you.
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posted in computing |
27th
August
2020
Today, the dog and I went for a ride (our first ride) in the new car. Not far, but I can no longer claim that I “haven’t been a passenger”. For the record, the difference between the older and the newer came down to tiny details. At least, according to the dog.
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posted in computing, politics |
26th
August
2020
And on the third try, after untold difficulties, ****-later completed the contracted delivery. No explanation offered; the near monopoly provided shelter from the stormy gaze of a disappointed client, as the delivery envelope was jammed into the railing on my front step. At least it wasn’t raining, and the dog was asleep. Seriously, I live one hour from their warehouse, and the “we do not care” attitude should be stencilled on the side of their nondescript delivery vehicle.
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posted in economy |
25th
August
2020
Son #1 just forwarded an aerial photo of our neighbourhood. So familiar, at first view… except… things didn’t appear to be up to date. Our house, MIA. The vineyard, MIA. The firehall, not quite as I had imagined. But, what do I know? Without a personal plane, or (at a minimum) a drone, I depend on the imagery of others.
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posted in environment |
24th
August
2020
The old maxim about land being valuable because “they aren’t making any more of it” is particularly true when you live on a smallish island. Even more so when that island has been settled for a long time. First, let me tell you a story.
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posted in economy |
23rd
August
2020
A second computer has gone into nowhere land. Blame it on “Wonky Windows”. More than likely, the ingestion of some “pushed” update means that the machine boots, complains, reboots and we start all over again. Hardly a productive state. I’m tired of reading diagnostic hints; yes, switching to Linux might be worth some analysis, but right now getting data onto an external store is a priority.
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posted in education, health |
22nd
August
2020
It’s Saturday night. For many, here on my Island, this is one of the most important Saturday night: the GC&S race (Gold Cup & Saucer) will go, this evening. Definitely scaled down from other years, when that “two minute mile” set the tone for the whole week in the city.
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posted in economy, education |
