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Tag: dailyprompt
Paul’s answer: my post-career health
Time to get on the farm, before the Fall heat.
My priority? Today, check out rentals. Tomorrow, (gentlemen) farm maintenance.
TS needs a bigger table; PN needs to mess around on the woodlot.
Best advice? That would be an old Estonian proverb…
Daily writing promptWhat's the best piece of advice you've ever received?View all responses I know that I have had some harsh things to say about my father, Rein Neem. However, he did give me some sage advice (and skills needed to be in the bush): "before you are about to say something, take a sip … Continue reading Best advice? That would be an old Estonian proverb…
For an overused word, that would be BAD (or hell, GOOD)
Daily writing promptIf you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be?View all responses These overused and vague words have no place in my life. I won't be naive and assume HATE and LOVE are words that I can give up. Bad work. Good work. I spent 20-some-odd years … Continue reading For an overused word, that would be BAD (or hell, GOOD)
Here’s my ideal home…
What does your ideal home look like?
I enjoy(?!) practicing writing. And stand up philosophy… don’t forget that.
When writing doesn't come naturally, one must practice. No?
Annotatingly-obsessed. That’s how I’m feeling right now.
How are you feeling right now?
If I want to (gently) alarm my spouse, I share my (Wikipedia) browsing history with her.
our build progression
The best time for me is when I’m getting caffeinated, and my (imaginary) dragonfly wings are warming up!
What's your favorite time of day? … Every once in a while, I’ve run across a particularly clever bit of YouTube. Film Comics Explained is a great channel are the provider dive deep into various sci-fi and horror movies. I like his analysis! The following episode makes me want to watch the original flick, The … Continue reading The best time for me is when I’m getting caffeinated, and my (imaginary) dragonfly wings are warming up!
Future Cities: they need to be self-contained and severe weather-resistant
Daily writing promptHow would you design the city of the future?View all responses {{{In light of yesterday's vicious attack on a shop-owner... I'm postponing this post until August 26th}}} I acknowledge that climate change is here and affecting me right now. All city planning must take steps to accomodate extreme weather events (flooding, hurricane-level winds, … Continue reading Future Cities: they need to be self-contained and severe weather-resistant
Less pain, more flexibility. Stamina recovery will come.
What motivates you? I am waiting in the hallway, NOT waiting for Gadot.
Revisions, revisions, revisions (and it gets THOSE IDEAS out of my f**king head)!
Daily writing promptWhat do you enjoy most about writing?View all responses As a newly retired standup science philosopher (high school science teacher), I understand that writing is a SKILL. I enjoy being able to articulate myself -- if not verbally (where my stutter gets full-on manifested)... then in a format that allows me to review … Continue reading Revisions, revisions, revisions (and it gets THOSE IDEAS out of my f**king head)!
The Great Lakes, the food, my friends, and (occasionally) fast freeways out of town!
Daily writing promptWhat do you love about where you live?View all responses When TS and I were looking for property... what... 10 years ago, she insisted that we be no more than 1 day's drive from the big smoke (Toronto). I couldn't understand that need. I was looking at property around Lake Superior... or at … Continue reading The Great Lakes, the food, my friends, and (occasionally) fast freeways out of town!
How I plan: well, first I have a meltdown…
Setting goals, a la Neem.
Meditation. THAT gives me peace.
What brings you peace? Headspace… I’m a long term patron. Welp, I just found out that I need to pay closer attention to my blood sugar levels. With proper diet (easier since TS is a master-chief-chef) and moar frequent (and intense) exercise, I can manage my blood chemistry. Translation #1 = lifestyle choices. Less sedentary … Continue reading Meditation. THAT gives me peace.
The trades!
What profession do you admire most and why? Framers. Evolve Builders. More to report later… Go EVOLVE!
I’m still learning blog-fu.
I posted an entry on TS’s channel. Here’s a link to it. https://blackdogbiscuits.ca/2023/08/13/firewood-dog-biscuits-peace-and/ Wonky post? Poor formatting? Let me know, eh.
For me? I always carry cutlery!
What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? …in TS’s case, a healthy dose of skepticism. We are hazarding the weather at Hugs For Hounds, here at the Waterloo Regional Police Association & Recreation Centre. There’s speakers here today. Spread the word! As of 11:20 a.m. on a Saturday. Greyhound! … Continue reading For me? I always carry cutlery!
I want my blog to be a safe place…
Daily writing promptWhat change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?View all responses ...for weirdos, oddballs, and gentlemen/gentlewomyn/gentlepersons to keep in contact. 2023 has been a bloody (figuratively), hot (literally) and smokey (unnervingly) year. I suspect as time goes on, our presence on the North Bruce Peninsula might provide … Continue reading I want my blog to be a safe place…
BCB&B, neemtree, bdb, and blog 