Today’s lesson involves spicesdelivered . Specifically, ones that are delivered without a prominent warning label.
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My night are rarely long stretches of deep sleep. Not enogh physical effort to require it, I assume. So, when I come awake to unusual sounds, I’m ready to find out what and why. Last night, I heard a strange noise; a door moving back and forth. Of course, there is a dog that has hie own schedule.
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Today’s great idea didn’t last long. With a fresh cup of coffee, and sun, sea and sky aligned, I decided that I should sit outside. On the deck. Like in some image from Instagram. Getting outside was simple.
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Sitting here, quietly. Contemplating an iconic cardboard carton with the Amazon logo. Not opened yet, because I don’t want to use my cheap thrill quota for today.
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Just changing to another chair, here in the house. I was in attendance (virtually) at a meeting of the local community group (My group). I’ve changed my role, from active to passive, which means that I get to sit silently and observe. Insight, for me, into just how much effort it takes to prepare anything that involves the general public.
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Without intention, I stumbled into another rabbit hole this afternoon. No bunnies; this time it was someone venting about how intellectual property had been misappropriated. A company, marketing an antenna that loosely resembled the product offeerd by a second firm.
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Twice each year, I complete an unnecessary physical task. At a certain moment, I vow to change. I whisper “This will be my last time”, before giving the big push. Today, again, I broke my vow.
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What is my name? A logical question, when the phone rings and I am (robotically) informed that an order for more than three thousaand dollars has been made, in my name. To be fair, I had to wait for an actual human, and although the initiial voice identified that this was the “Visa”, I now learned that I was talking to a representative from “Amazon”. I still wanted to learn my name, so I asked the human, who clarified that I was “Darren”. Go on. That’s not what my parents told me.
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Another utility day. That’s where I go out to the RV, empty the (already empty) waste tanks and then put a checkmark on the mental list. System works. Given the nothing but water contents, letting things run out into the tall grass is a no-brainer. I also emptied the fresh water tank; yes, water will get icky if left in the tank for too long. Just a precaution.
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Omorrow, I have a new challenge. Alone, at home. Not actually alone; the dog will remain close by, secure in the knowledge that I can find treats on his behalf. It will be my first multi-day test since the start of this tumultuous vear.
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