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Thursday, April 12, 2018

More Will Come

One wonderfully warm day and a large wasp is out and trying to mark his territory on our balcony. Yes, he is moving very slowly and basking on the railing, checking things out, not much flying (if any). I could easily swat him and be done with it, or spray him with immediate death, but more will... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Sliced Ketchup Is On The Way

One thing leads to another and changes are explosive, wisdom increases, ABs become more definitive and the technical device becomes tinier. Anything you have today is outdated tomorrow. I've known that all of my adult life but I never imagined in my wildest dreams that the ketchup in my bottle might... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 9, 2018

Villanelle Pettifog

Quite often, when I am writing a post (which I do less and less as time moves along), or a letter, or an email even, I waste quite a bit of time wordsmithing for clarity of meaning of content, or style. I can't help it, it was bred into me. Ribcage carries on that family trait having learned it from... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 7, 2018

When You Fall On Your Keister Keep Your Eyes On The Sky

It will fool you if you are not careful. Our beautiful morning sunshine with azure-blue background smacks of warmth and summer breezes. Instead we are in the midst of a winter-like spring with record-breaking freezing temperatures. I see a young fellow down at the parking lot, messing around with... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 6, 2018

Stucco And Beams

It is not quite the same looking at beautiful images of forests and mountains, desserts and shorelines, of waves rolling in and breaking on the sand or against the rocks at the foot of majestic cliffs, as it was to be there in person, sometimes alone. It is not quite the same, but close, when that... Sign in to see full entry.

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