September 19 is Talk Like A Pirate day but I am daily confronted with the news stories of people who have no respect or civility for anyone else and “Aaarrrr!” is becoming my mantra. Continue reading “Talking Like A Pirate”
Talking Like A Pirate
A Walk In The Woods
Inspired by a grandson who needed to learn how to describe a setting and a Youtube video of a quiet stream in the midst of a fall forest (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSilentWatcherCom, specifically https://youtu.be/IadsLclBOS8 ) .
Hydrostatic Pressure
What? What the heck is “hydrostatic pressure”? Well, it’s the water pressure in the ground around the home, as an example. It is the all too frequent cause of water damage inside the home when the pressure pushes the water through the nooks and crannies…and sometimes seemingly impenetrable walls of the home. Once inside, it can lead to damage to flooring, furniture, and walls. It can also linger on as mold and mildew. Continue reading “Hydrostatic Pressure”
Crated but not Secure
I took our cat to the vet today and the only sane way to do that was to put him in our carry crate (aka cat carrier but we call it a crate). Needless to say, he was not a happy camper. He howled and cried all the way to the veterinarian and all the way back home.
Overcoming Obstacles – 2020 Edition
Yes, I did write about this in 2019.
Yes, it did involve an actual obstacle course (for kids).
Yes, it was fun to watch the gkids run around and try to beat each other’s time.
Yes, I am done writing these “Yes” statements. Continue reading “Overcoming Obstacles – 2020 Edition”
“America is Angry. Now What?” (Escape Adulthood blog)
Putting on the Adult hat for a moment, I find I resonate with the words in the Escape Adulthood article (https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2020-06-07/america-is-angry.html) and appreciate the Yoda-ish flavor of the chain reaction of fear (“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” –Yoda). Continue reading ““America is Angry. Now What?” (Escape Adulthood blog)”
The Art of Seeing Clearly
I have worn glasses since 7th grade. I would hint at how long ago that was but suffice it to say that it was just after dirt was created. Continue reading “The Art of Seeing Clearly”
Discipline
Sometimes I sit back and wonder where all the time goes. I mean, I intend on doing this or that but for some reason, those carefully crafted plans never come to fruition. Why is that? What is keeping me from “being all that I can be” to quote a familiar motto? Continue reading “Discipline”
The Wall
Once upon a time, two groups of people disagreed. Instead of working through their disagreement, some became so entrenched and emotionally attached to their opinions and views, they began building a wall. It was no ordinary wall because once the other group saw the wall going up, they too decided to add to the wall on their side. Those on the left believed they were always right, and only their ideas would ever work; those on the right thought they were always correct, and only their concepts would ever work. Continue reading “The Wall”
Tinnitus and Hearing Loss
I am missing the sounds of whispers, conversation clarity, rustling leaves, the buzz of hummingbird wings, sounds of crickets, peeping of frogs, songs of birds…
…and thankful for technology that allows me to recoup some of this loss. The wind whipping the trees in a chaotic dance as the leaves and the birds make a symphony only nature could produce.