Among Women
“What women wander?
Not many. All. A few.”
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Digging Under the Back Porch, Part 2
Midway through, we ran into some big roots. Liz thinks these were from the tree that used to be closer to the house (and one that we removed back in 2014).
Digging Under the Back Porch, Part 1
With the space underneath the back porch in a rough state… Liz and I had a decision to make. Either leave things as-is, or do a bit of work to dig out some room… for some exterior storage.
There’s a lot of gaps in the area under our back porch. And after some deliberation, we decided to dig things out more. And to carve out some more space.
Risk Assessment
I no longer feel like I have the ability or the tools to adequately gauge my risk of contracting Covid.
Watchhouse: That Wrecking Ball
“I’ve taken to leaning these past few days
A little too heavy on my walking cane
Cause I’m afraid she’s swinging my way
That wrecking ball”
Did You See That?
Dr. Yang: Oh! I think I just saw the lights flicker!
Me: Oh, ok. Well, that’s good.
Dr. Yang: It just happened again. Did you see that?
Me: I DON’T KNOW!
Wanting Sumptuous Heavens
“No one grumbles among the oyster clans,
And lobsters play their bone guitars all summer.”
Hardware and Hard Liquor
Brasso on one side, a dram on the other. And some bunny rabbits in the distance, to round it all off.
Stuck Door Hinge
I’d freed up a few of these guys before, but had forgotten the exact setup of how I did it. Decided to record the process here, in case I forget again. Nothing fancy, and this is not a “one amazing trick” post. Just a reminder for my future self, if this ever happens again.
Work Life Balance
I feel like I had a small stretch where I did a good job, ending the day closer to 5PM. And lately, not so much. The thing of it is… there’s no direct or overt pressure coming from work. This is all from an internal/personal source. It’s a voice that keeps saying “You haven’t done enough.” And it’s difficult to ignore.
Watchhouse: Old Ties and Companions
“Old man give me endless time
Never let these ties sever
It’s breaking bottles in the yard
Never still my mind again”
Nabi and Doki: A Love Story about a Rabbit and a Cat
I first came across these two way back in 2005 (a year before YouTube was a thing). I’m certain every episode I saw was done in Flash (RIP).
On seeing this video, I didn’t realize/remember there were multiple stories. I recall “Cake Dance” for the viral earworm that it is… but had forgotten everything that came after.
What’s Something I Wouldn’t Believe About You?
I love the act of finding old photographs at a flea market. And in picking up those old photos, I’m instantly transported into someone else’s life, from a different time.
These videos evoke that same intimacy. I’m immediately drawn into the person speaking, and I’m walking alongside them as they talk to the camera. So much good stuff on her channel to explore.
Making a Fist
For the first time, on the road north of Tampico,
I felt the life sliding out of me,
a drum in the desert, harder and harder to hear.
Whisky Tasting Prep
We’re planning on introducing the Scotch Malt Whisky Society to the Denlers this week, and Liz was taking the matter incredibly seriously.