31st
January
2022
Here’s a quick age test: ask if the person remembers what Top 40 or DJ mean. If they correct identify either, then they can have a seat at the adult table, over the holidays. Back in the day, I was a minor DJ, at a very minor radio station. So small tha we diddn’t actually do “over the air” tests, because we wee carrier current, and that might have raised official eyebrows.
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30th
January
2022
Here I am, a full month post-op. Frankly, if they offered a do-over, i would consider my possibilities.
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29th
January
2022
If someone asked me to describe where I live, based on the colours outside, I could do so. In a generalized way. I’d rely upon features that are familiar. Like the ocean, and the line of trees, and the field. But, colour would be included. No concrete jungle, ocally.
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28th
January
2022
Now, I’m going to assign some family names: Crosby, Nash, Stills, Young. If you are part of my age grount, you can find some interesting patterns in the pile. Remember, correlations and combinations. There is no prize in my game.
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27th
January
2022
The house dog (ours) has a generalized palate. If the dividing line on a menu is “his and mine”, he understands that I will not/never chow down on his kibble. He, in sharp contrast has made a decision. If I will eat something, he can too. Certain exceptions apply.
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26th
January
2022
How do you brew your coffee? If you tell me that your method involved a spoon and a jar of instant poison, we can’t be friends. I’m too old to risk stopping by for a quick visit and having you serve me some Nescafe. And the missing accent is intentional.
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25th
January
2022
This afternoon, I recharged the big battery. The Titan. Not out of need, or obligation, given that it was already at 95%. Rather, I wanted to see (sic) if I could do the task, all on my own. The last time was about six months back, and I’ve had a certain devolution since.
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24th
January
2022
This afternoon, I recharged the big battery. The Titan. Not out of need, or obligation, given that it was already at 95%. Rather, I wanted to see (sic) if I could do the task, all on my own. The last time was about six months back, and I’ve had a certain devolution since.
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23rd
January
2022
I come from a long line of infants. And since I predate the age of the disposable diaper, I remember the long lines of cotton cloth, arranged on the line to dry. They didn’t get there, without a lot of physical effort on the part of my mother.
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22nd
January
2022
Without phoning members of my family, go ahead and classify me as a collector. Looking at the stockpiles of stuff around here, I am not a procure and discard personality. It’s mine. I’ll keep it. Thank you.
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