Tales from the Bush in Quebec

I didn’t get a wink of sleep on Wednesday night, about 3 hours worth on Thursday night, and tonight the pattern is holding. Yes, I could have used some of the natural products to put me out, but circumstances dictated that I be reasonably alert. It didn’t help that the return to work was wild, so... Sign in to see full entry.

My associate has worked himself into big trouble and, as I feared, because of our business relationship, I am paying for it too – literally. Yesterday I had to dip into my pension fund to cover overdrafts caused by my being too trusting, and his not being able to make good on his obligations. I was... Sign in to see full entry.

Today it’s back to work. I’ve been awake since 4:45, knowing that the rush hour at this time of year is time-consuming, and that I’ll have to leave very early if I want to get to the office at a reasonable hour. I prefer going through the piles on my desk when it is quiet and easier to concentrate,... Sign in to see full entry.

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I turned the corner of the driveway. It was standing, tall and beautiful, right beside the little white cross marking the grave of Bow and Yoshiko’s beloved pet, AC. The cat had been buried there a couple of months ago, and more than one tear had been shed by my son... Sign in to see full entry.

I’m back. Actually, I finally arrived home around 10:30 PM on Wednesday night. The drive back was slower, caused by a mix of intermittent rain and construction. I dropped Suzie’s sister at her apartment, then stopped in at my daughter’s place. In the ordinary, we chat nearly every day; after me... Sign in to see full entry.

It’s 10:35 PM. I was to pick Suzie’s sister up at 4 AM, which meant I needed to be up around 2:30 AM if I wanted to be awake enough to drive, plus cover the distance to arrive at her house for that hour. However, seeing how the day unfolded, I decided to call and warn her that I may be a touch late.... Sign in to see full entry.

I read Kilroy’s blog this morning, and part of his message did not please me. After so many beautiful (although hot) days of sunshine, it is going to rain on the one I picked to drive to Detroit. I checked on The Weather Network Site, and it warns me that there will be similar weather all the way... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday night, when the commotion was going on, I managed to send a Facebook message to Line, warning her that it was already 2 AM, that I didn’t expect to sleep much, that I would not be at the office before noon. Contrary to her morning routine, Line didn’t open her Facebook, so she was one of the... Sign in to see full entry.

It was a bright afternoon when disaster stuck. Bring nocturnal creatures, they were not prepared for the rude invasion. Suddenly their homes were swept away. In panic they scattered, running in fright every which way; feeling themselves being lifted, swayed, then thrown to the ground. Fortunately,... Sign in to see full entry.

I wanted to show you all a picture of the beautiful Louka, the neighbour’s husky-wolf who spends much of her time here playing with Grump, and trying to ignore that our macho Bud ignores her. I can’t find the wire thingy that transfers photos from camera to computer. There have been many cellular... Sign in to see full entry.