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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Return to the mellow morning

Last night the neighbors were firing off 'cannons' in the street. Happily, Pixie was not particularly bothered by them. I went to bed some hours before they stopped, and ran the fan to help smooth over the noise. Also, played "distant thunderstorm" at higher than usual volume, to also provide a little mental context for the sudden, assaultive cracks and bellows. All's quiet this morning, but I know it isn't over yet. It never ends, there are always leftovers to fire off in the coming weeks.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 3, 2022

The Fourth of July inevitables

Very glad I am--and others around the neighborhoods--that there has been, and is forecast to be more rain! The self-important little karens who hold themselves above the law and community will fire off their proud bang-flashers with no regard for anyone, even tell themselves they are providing a wonderful show for the neighbors. That their residue might set houses on fire, terrify pets and veterans, even wild birds frightened to death... Nothing is more important than their own amusement. Rant... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 1, 2022

Gateway to Weekendings

Friday morning... cool, sunny morning expected, with thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. There was a bit of that yesterday, followed by a nice soaking 'female' rain. Charlie is off to another convention, FanCon up in Denver. We went to that one last fall and the parking was terrible! The venue is in a neighborhood it took me an hour or more one time to go around the block to renew my streetside parking space. My unfamiliarity with the area, un-gridly streets, wrong-way streets, odd... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Wordling

Here it is Wednesday already! Well, everywhere, I guess, that uses the same calendar. It's sunny and cool for now, expecting heat later, and again they tease with the promise of thunderstorms. I am hoping for plenty of wet before July 4th when the self-indulgent scoff-laws will be firing off their personal fire-works shows. This will happen despite the city officially declaring it illegal this year. They have begun already, as they always do. So far, Pixiechops shows no concern over the big... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Grey days, bickering, and procrastination

Waking to another grey day, now and then gently raining... Nothing dramatic at the moment. This parched area is glad of the rain, both the heavy and the light! It looks like the week ahead will be a great drought-fighter! I hear birds bickering not far away. Magpies shouting, vs some smaller, more melodic singer. Pixie is at the back door quietly staring at the squirrel on the feeder. I saw two doves on it at the same time yesterday, and in the evening, a couple of house finches. They, like the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 25, 2022

Easy Saturday

Looks like a delightfully cool day ahead, with an afternoon and evening promising thunderstorms. It says first, isolated, then scattered, and then for most of the evening, just thunderstorms. It's just past 9:30 am, it's gusty windy, and the clouds are gathering. Temps, they say, won't get past 70 today. The squirrel is at the feeder out back, and has a dedicated observer sitting by the glass door. I've seen the doves and the house-finches there from time to time. The other day, while out and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Well, that was unexpected!

I don't know quite what was so exhausting yesterday, but I was falling asleep hours earlier than usual, and went to bed early, slept well for a good 8 hours without the sleep-aid and tylenol I usually take. I hope this is the start of a trend! Yesterday was some busy driving around in the morning and shopping at the Asia Pacific market, then dropping Charlie off at a friend's for a boffer-making session. (boffers: big padded weapons for medieval re-creation battling) Then my friend Joanne came... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Under a long sunset sky

It's a beautiful evening after a sweetly cool day. It's the longest day of the year, and from here on they are going to be drawing in towards the longest night. I always take note of winter solstice, the shortest day, when we are at the point when days begin to grow again. It's always a moment of joy, knowing that the longer light is already starting. I don't notice so much when the days begin to shorten. Could be I am just not as interested! This long day started slow, then it was all about the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 18, 2022

quiet Saturday--so far!

Looks like we are in for a cool day here, and welcome it is, too! This is opening day for the Rennaissance Festival where, once upon a time, Charlie was the Official Court Drummer. He enjoyed most of it, but he never much liked or trusted the owner. One reason I don't think much of him is that he never spends the money to grade the parking field or the Festival grounds themselves. It makes it serious work to get around, especially if one is not especially steady on their pins! Anyway, he... Sign in to see full entry.

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quiet Saturday--so far!

Looks like we are in for a cool day here, and welcome it is, too! This is opening day for the Rennaissance Festival where, once upon a time, Charlie was the Official Court Drummer. He enjoyed most of it, but he never much liked or trusted the owner. One reason I don't think much of him is that he never spends the money to grade the parking field or the Festival grounds themselves. It makes it serious work to get around, especially if one is not especially steady on their pins! Anyway, he... Sign in to see full entry.

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I'm doubtful the events of my life will be of great general interest, but I'd like to share a little more of me to the several of you on Blogit I've come to feel are real friends, and the many I imagine are potentially real friends. We'll see how it works out. ______________________ all my words and images posted on Blogit are copyright 2005-present, all rights reserved.

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