List 30 things that make you happy. And these items are in no particular order (at least as of 11:15 a.m.)… House panthers; domesticated wolves; full-tang cutlery; hovering mid-water column; polishing hardwood; October Black (spouse); chess pieces; getting into the right headspace; a singing ulu as it comes out of its sheath; mynoise.net … Aural … Continue reading

Working with my cutlery…

Describe one habit that brings you joy. …while TS slings dog biscuits. Do I get bitten by my flock? Indeed. And… and I try to learn from the error. I also used to spend too much on fancy (Japanese-water… and Arkansas) sharpening stones, until I read this bush-crafter’s seminal work (and it’s well written, too). … Continue reading Working with my cutlery…

What would possess a man to become a service parrot?

What are you curious about? It’s the early hours of the weekend. There’s over a hundred vendors at this event. (More than) adequate parking. Silly and low stress. Inclusive! Come and visit the fair, eh. We are one of MANY vendors at the pirate-themed fair. The author of BAHAYD is on site! And so is … Continue reading What would possess a man to become a service parrot?

Me!? I’m going to nope right outta my old gig.

TS (left) and MW (right) participating at a book fair this weekend (PN? He’s providing the muscle & trucking skills. GP? [absent] He’s dog sitting). Are you seeking security or adventure? Sure, when PN and TS were employed by school boards, they had truckloads of job security. The taxes you paid provided us with a … Continue reading Me!? I’m going to nope right outta my old gig.

Oh JETPACK… this is an odd writing prompt.

Daily writing promptWhat strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life?View all responses How do I increase comfort in my daily life: (a) I keep a regular sleeping pattern {{{and critically challenge myself when I find myself reading Wikipedia at about 1 a.m.}}}; (b) meditate using Headspace... for 5-20 minutes; (c) try … Continue reading Oh JETPACK… this is an odd writing prompt.

Welcome home

Thank you, Canada Customs agent (at booth T5 [12:21 EST, June 19, 2023], US I-81… ON-401 crossing). 1000 Islands. TS and I were welcomed back from our 4-night funeral trip to/from CT. It was said to us sincerely. Thanks, eh.

No, WordPress, I haven’t fractured a major skeletal part…

Have you ever broken a bone? …however, I did destroy a Sthil MS250 chainsaw bar and chain. This weekend. Ugly, part 1 (at 368 Lindsay Road 40). Our neighbour, MS, helped me take down the other half of this leaning, dead, ash (that’s smack dab in the middle of our future BCB&B build site). I … Continue reading No, WordPress, I haven’t fractured a major skeletal part…

Freedom 55 minus 2

What is your career plan? Does anyone remember this Canadian advertisement campaign back in 1990-1995? FREEDOM 55. Uh huh. Now, I’m on the other side of that ad. Keep slogging through my current career until 55? No thanks. So, my next career plan? I’m treating my (generous) teacher pension as a guaranteed income, and monetize … Continue reading Freedom 55 minus 2