What motivates you? I am waiting in the hallway, NOT waiting for Gadot.
Tag: dailyprompt
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…
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
BCB&B, neemtree, bdb, and blog 