Phil Collins: Long Long Way to Go
“Turn it off if you want to
Switch it off, it will go away
Turn it off if you want to
Switch it off or look away”
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Phineas on a Lot of Meds
Phineas has… not been doing well, lately. He’s had problems going to the bathroom, has been fighting all his medication, and most worrisome of all… he’s really lost his appetite. Which is a very concerning and dangerous sign.
Planting the Apple Trees
After picking up Liz’s apple trees yesterday, today was the day to put them into the ground. We got these 4×4 posts installed last year, but had to wait until now to get the trees.
Digging Under the Back Porch, Part 5
More digging under the deck today. The weather was incredibly warm, and it was a great day to be outside (and somewhat sheltered from the heat). In addition to digging, we started to take down the old wall on the North side of the basement steps.
Alternative Movie Titles
Liz was watching Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and had paused the movie. On walking in, this is what I saw on the TV.
It reminded me of Liz “alternative title” for the moving: the Stockholm Syndrome Musical.
Phineas, First
Truth be told, Phineas hasn’t been doing so well lately. He’s had some digestive problems that we haven’t been able to diagnose, and even after an emergency vet visit this week… he’s not back to his normal self.
A Stoplight, a Sticker, a Story
I’ve seen these stickers before, usually on a vehicle that’s in use by someone who is in the process of getting their learner’s permit. On actual “Driving School” cars.
But I’ve also seen them on private cars, likely put by parents to warn everyone else that their son or daughter is a new driver. And if it helps avoid some accidents or road rage, why not?
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors: Another Man’s Shoes
“Play your rock n’ roll
on the stereo,
push the cruise control,
disappear into the groove
Take the photograph,
try to make it last,
then the awkward laugh,
doesn’t make it true”
Calmly We Walk through This April’s Day
“Each minute bursts in the burning room,
The great globe reels in the solar fire,
Spinning the trivial and unique away.”
Easter at Christiana Lakehouse
We got food on the way up, but showed up in time to join everyone else for breakfast. Liz noted that we were living like hobbits, with our second breakfast lifestyle.
Digging Under the Back Porch, Part 4
More digging today. Liz snapped this photo of me, since most of the photos I have are of her digging. We traded back and forth today, and it was a fairly comfortable pace.
Digging Under the Back Porch, Part 3
This weekend, we resumed our digging under the back porch. Got another Bagster and started a bit on Friday afternoon. But today, we put in some time (despite the overcast skies and a bit more rain than expected).
Ring the Bells: Johnnyswim and Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors
“Move your feet you tiny people
You’ve been hiding for so long
Behind your statues and your steeples
Does that hit too close to home?”
Perspective
In the distance, I noticed the car on the other side of our parkway. I immediately thought the driver as a complete jerk, noting how close they were to the car behind them.
Front Door Restoration: Stripping Paint
Liz has started working on the front door, this time doing a lot of the work in-place. Setting this guy up on some horses means that we’d actually be absent a front door for several weeks… and would need some kind of temporary door (for both weather and security protection).