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Tag: education
Detail-oriented. October 14/25 STUDIO UPDATE.
PN values in-depth knowledge, often leading to excessive focus on details. They document observations meticulously with drawings and notes on DIY projects, reflecting on tasks and improvements in their studio. Personal experiences, such as a friend's loss and bird safety measures, are interwoven with project updates and quirky ideas {{AI generated, human vetted}}.
Prep the surfaces for weatherproofing. Document how I fixed our ATV on September 30/25!
PN waxes about paint and powersports.
Tinkering. Tweaking. Explaining.
WHAT AM I MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT? I screwed up my courage, gabbed several trays of tools, a highly-annotated copy of my POLARIS ATV SERVICE MANUAL, and drove our blue beast into the service bay. When one buys Polaris oil-change kits, it's like Hello-Fresh! Pre-measured. Waste oil to the HAZMAT collection site. Oil & filter change … Continue reading Tinkering. Tweaking. Explaining.
North American Politics, Sunday Rock Report.
Do you need a break? From what? The idiotic news cycle. I’m off-grid, yet I still catch myself doom-scrolling the usual news outlets. I can't tell whether the United States is descending into civil war and/or enjoys making a fool of itself on the world stage, with a broken political system. Did the 2020 pandemic … Continue reading North American Politics, Sunday Rock Report.
1970 and a January 1st Rock Ranch Report
1970 was had Canada declare martial law in Quebec, various countries launched their first artificial satellites and, the Beatles imploded. Paul also provides a bunkie build update.
Forced highway driving, while my cat pees on the wall as I try to compose a coherent email to the outside world. And a farm report!
Paul shares his top three pet peeves: long drives [to the city], lack of email responses from others, and his cat Jupiter's litter box habits. He also provides updates on the rock farm, including roofing progress, a thank you to local [pipefitters], and preparations for winter amid technical challenges. {{{AI generated, human-edited}}}
Saturday, November 9 Rock Farm Report
The construction site is managed with controlled access, discouraging unauthorized entry. Progress was made assembling a bunkie kit and learning carpentry skills, despite challenges with warped lumber. The author is battling a head cold but is recovering with rest and fluids. Construction updates emphasize ongoing infrastructure testing and necessary caution. {{{AI generated; human vetted}}}
Meat! Knitting! Electric Woodpecker. PV-panels.
Justin postponed TS' consultation at the Electric Woodpecker, leading to a day of exploring the peninsula. {{{AI generated, human vetted}}}
A couple hundred dollars get you this!
A memorable, pricey meal at lavish restaurants felt worth the expense {{both monetarily & gastrointestinally... AI generated... PN checked}}.
I’m a Labrador retriever…
Driving on rural Ontario highways can be very stressful during the summertime. And drive defensively on gravel roads.
Rural parcel delivery (good, bad, [not] ugly)!
Well, the good news first: I parked my anus at our Lindsay Road 40 driveway & waited for my $3K satellite dish. And safely received it. Thank you, Peninsula Parcels. That… was the positive. Bad news: the overpriced chunk of steel (pole bracket) is now misplaced. I’m asking my awesome neighbour to check in front … Continue reading Rural parcel delivery (good, bad, [not] ugly)!
Ten off-the-cuff remarks that I am certain about.
The writer reflects on 10 certainties, including time constraints, the unreliability of memory, and the need for honesty. They acknowledge the inevitability of mistakes and the presence of offensive actions. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of caring for companion animals and the need to limit the impact of human folly {{AI generated}}.
Take 5, Cerebral & grunt-mediation. Oh and listening to unhinged audio essays!
Paul ponders what the phrase "self-care" means to him. He also finds surprisingly deep and coherent analysis of a popular board game.
Russia, Northern India, China.
The author has traveled to various countries, including Saint Lucia, the UK, the US, and Hawaii. They express a desire to revisit the smaller islands of Hawaii and have aspirations to visit Russia, China, and northern India. The author highlights their unlearning of country stereotypes and multiculturalism discussions with students. They also mention current events at home and predator-prey interactions {{generated by WordPress AI - checked by PN}}.
A more thoughtful answer…
Upon first blush, I answered today’s writing prompt like this: https://blackdogbiscuits.ca/2024/06/16/like-this/ All true. Moreover… I’m enjoying the flexibility of working some days, and walking away others. I find I now have the fortitude to stick with tasks, as time constraints are now less for me. I don’t worry about a cohort of young adults - … Continue reading A more thoughtful answer…
When I was a teacher, the last 10 minutes of a class; as a normal human being, when I look outside my window in my home… or,…
Daily writing promptDescribe one of your favorite moments.View all responses My other favourite moments: When I slip out of my fugue state, and surface from meditation. When I was in the classroom, and an intense, ELL D, young Russian woman dissected her frog, with precision. AND I call attention to her work. And all the … Continue reading When I was a teacher, the last 10 minutes of a class; as a normal human being, when I look outside my window in my home… or,…
Details. Nuances. Ridiculous facts and figures.
I enjoy details.
The season when all the mosquitoes DIE.
The author expresses a preference for different seasons: spring for nature, summer for biodiversity, autumn for property work, and winter for stargazing and photography.
Richard Scarry: The 1974-77 collection!
Daily writing promptDo you remember your favorite book from childhood?View all responses In no particular order: Busy, Busy Town. And its gritty sequel (I'm kidding)... Busy Town, Busy People. Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Best Rainy Day Book Ever. European Word Book. Busiest People Ever. Busy, Busy World. I remember holing up in … Continue reading Richard Scarry: The 1974-77 collection!
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