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July 22, 2015 I'm going to start today to record on a daily basis whatever happens to strike my fancy. So, it is a very cool breezy day. I just posted 5 short book reviews to The Monthly Reading Challenge. I'm suppose to put away some winter wood today from the woodpile outside but I'm playing hookey from work to write so starting this blog will get done. I'm having a daily fight with a flock of English Sparrows that are trying to take over my barn. They are making a terrible mess so they have to go. I have destroyed several nests so far they don't leave but they get out of the barn when I am around. I'm just starting the fight so I guess I don't know how far I have to go to discourage them. I'm trying not to spread myself to thin on WDC because I find so many things that are interesting here and I am trying to work on a new story. I really enjoy sitting at my desk with a cup of tea and reading blogs on WDC. |
 May 19, Cruising with Andre: Andre and I toured the Mayan ruins. This was fun for Andre because he could climb all over the ruins. We toured a Chocolate factory. Then I wanted to visit some tourist shops. Andre was happy with the frozen alcoholic content.I bought him a T-shirt with a map of the Island on it. I wanted to see the dolphin exhibits and laughed a lot as Andre could and did interact with them from the safety of land. Chimps are top heavy in water and find it difficult to keep their heads above water. So, I made him wear a float vest for safety. Lots of good pictures here. Back to the ship by four to get ready for a fun evening. I could use a rest now. Andre has a special suit for evening wear. Wonder what kind of dances he does. I guess the chandeliers in the ball room will get a work out tonight. Going to pass around one of the bottles of Honey Mead we bought yesterday. Is this contraband on the ship? I wonder. See Ya! |
Write about the most historic world events of your lifetime. How are they (or will they be) remembered? What will the history books focus on?  I was watching the parade on TV the day President Kennedy was shot. Saw the whole thing. I was in an apartment in Panama City when the riots started. Had to be carted out, and escorted to the Air Force Base with my 10 month old son by the Guadia National. I was watching TV news coverage the day President Reagan and Tim McCarthy were shot. Saw the action on TV. I was living in a trailer park and attending Women's coffee chats during the Viet NAM war. Most of the spouses were in Viet Nam at the time. The women shared facts about the war from letters we received. Our first hand accounts were often worse than any news story on TV. Was watching Televised coverage the day R. Budd Dwyer, 30th state treasurer of Pa. shot himself on camera. Watching TV coverage of Charles Whitman, clock Tower shooter, University of Texas, Austin, Texas. Watched attack footage of USS Cole on TV. I saw a lot more but, this is enough. I use to watch TV news now not so much. News on TV this morning was about another shooting I changed the channel to PBS so the parrots can watch cartoons. I have found for some good written coverage I can rely on an app, Smartnews, that has quick facts on breaking news stories or Newsbreak. I've read some really good historic accounts of violence that was perpetrated over the years. "Benghazi Under Fire" by Fred Burton and Samuel Katz is one. Journalists often write books with the real facts illuminated better than TV coverage. An honest account will avoid laying blame and just tell the facts as they were uncovered by the writer. On my way to Cozumel now. See Ya.  |
What is the most ridiculous or one-of-a-kind thing you’ve ever bought? Tell us the story!  May 18, 2021 I went to pharmacy to get 2nd covid shot. I think the health worker that gave the shot was very inexperienced. She aimed for my shoulder bone and ended up making my arm bleed. Otherwise, no problem. So, for the prompt now. I once bought a stick vacuum that was rechargeable. I've always liked to buy vacuum sweepers. This particular one worked well enough; it was just to small to keep my house clean without emptying the dirt out a couple hundred times per floor. I'm also inclined to buy jewelry that sparkles. Then, never wear it anywhere. I try not to impulse buy because there just isn't enough income to waste it. There are probably other ridiculous things I've bought but, can't think of more now. |
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