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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. |
Prompt: Tornado warnings. Storms. Power outages. Have you experienced these this summer? Write about this in your Blog entry today. ![Merit Badge in BCoF 2
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Congratulations on your virtual blogging adventure!](https://images.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/badges/group-BCoF_2-1901868_14.gif) Hi from Apondia.There are more tornado warnings around then I ever remember from 30 or 40 years ago. They have always been a possibility but more rare than now. As a teenager I was visiting an Aunt and a tornado blew by us. The tall trees were bent clear to the ground. The actual tornado came down a ridge and demolished a neighbors barn. We watched it cross the road and go down into a lower part of the ;landscape. It missed my aunts house when it changed directions and we watched it go. A couple weeks ago a storm blew across my farm from the west to the east. It was high winds and heavy rain. I thought the maple tree in the front yard was damaged but, later on inspection there were some smaller limbs down. No major damage to the tree. The rain was so thick you could not see across the yard to the road which is about 500 yards away. Some of the rain storms we are having are extreme this year. Much more powerful than ordinary. As for power outages they are few. Even if the power goes out so far it has been for short periods of time. I keep my kindle, phone, and power storage full just in case. Also have battery operated strings of lights that can be hung in an emergency. Also have some lights that are operated by solar. They can be purchased around here for $1.00 in the dollar stores so I keep a couple handy. Will usually run for 12 hours on a charge. WE used to have heavy snow storms in the winter. We have not experienced one for at least 5 years. There is a lot of extra electricity in the atmosphere. It keeps everyone on edge. Really heavy foliage in the woods. The apple trees are full of apples. MY WIFI doesn't work if the rain is heavy. It surprises me how much we might miss if we can't run our tech now. Just yesterday I was thinking about how different life is now from 15 years ago. I can stock up on Kindle books and read through most storms. I'm going to say bye now. It is suppose to rain this afternoon. The sky is overcast but no rain yet. |
| Prompt: Scammers and Hackers What do you think of today's scammers and hackers? As species, are we losing our moral hold on life? And/or write about a time you or someone you love was scammed. Hi From Apondia!I'm 79 so I guess I don't yet believe we are losing our moral hold on life. I think it seems that way to younger people. I have seen this kind of evil raise up against the World before. It is a pretty regular occurrence just not in every place at the same time. Now, it is especially a strain because of the uncertain political outlook within the USA, Russia, and Israel. With in the USA we maybe should be happy, that anyone and everyone is voicing their views and dissatisfaction. It means the freedom of speech is still in palace. The new violence is unfortunate. Even that has occurred at times when extremism was trying to take over the USA. Spain, France, and the United Kingdom also have had a bout with violent extremism in the last few years. And Russia attacking Ukraine is just wrong. Often it is the political scene that is raising the ire of many people.in the USA and abroad. I once read that Jewish people have music they can play to help peace take control of some types of unrest. If that is true it would be nice if it were playing the music everywhere on the earth. After all this Polly Anna writing I have to say I wonder why some of the world leaders don't think more of what kind of impact some of their decisions make on the general populations of the world. The people who count every day are the ones who get up feed the family breakfast make sure the children go to school and do homework. People who fill the garbage collection jobs and the car mechanics jobs, street sweepers, building janitors, farmers who plant, harvest and market the food crops, fireman, policemen, nurses, doctors, dentists. Life for a multitude in a country take many types of maintenance workers to keep a country running at it peak production ability. We are right to be concerned and to voice those concerns; it keeps people vigilant. Praying for peace does not hurt either. I wish every church on the earth would pray for peace on a specific day at a specific time Christian, Muslim, Jewish, anyone who believes there is only one God. . |
| How do you feel about fireworks? Should they be available to everyone or only professionals? Hi from apondia I'm not fond of fireworks. They frighten livestock, wild creatures, and tame creatures. They are a big bang with a spray of hot sparks. The majority of fireworks are also boring. Some fireworks can be entertaining but the really fascinating ones are rarely used. I'm guessing it is because the more intricate they are the more expensive they are. I'm not in favor of individual fireworks displays because it is dangerous to allow just anyone to set off fireworks in a back yard without consideration for the neighbors within your neighborhood. So, better to keep it in the hands of professionals and be sure they are regulated to provide the most safety possible. I'm pretty sure this will be an unpopular attitude. I have had some experience with this every year on July 4th. Or near the 4th. I'm also not a fan of the bombs they set off around this time of year. The atmospheric percussion can actually shake houses. There is a reason they are called FIREWORKS! Look forward to the July 4th picnics though. Just family fun. |
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