The author recently communicated with family members using technology to bridge the distance. They also shared updates on a brewery visit, a luscious bakery experience, and a construction project while emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses and addressing environmental concerns. The post reflects a blend of personal and community-centered experiences and observations.
How do you balance work and home life? I had to semi-retire to become more balanced. Or at least more Abby-Something. Abby Normal. Apparently, this spoof did copy frame-by-frame the classics. In other news… https://blackdogbiscuits.ca/2024/05/19/sunday-may-19th/ Support your local market, eh.
The author reflects on sacrifices made, including leaving an abusive father, giving up dreams of marine biology and a career in fish farming, and leaving a well-paid job to become a high school science teacher. Despite challenges, they find contentment in semi-retirement with a peaceful property. The post also includes updates on home renovation.
I am making the switch from being a classroom teacher to a handyman. It has its challenges.
The author shares their top 5 favorite fruits: Oranges for fragrant blossoms, Apples for local growth, Hawaiian field-picked pineapple for freshness, Blackberries for the challenge, and Blueberries for unique cultivation requirements. The update from the proto-farm involves various construction and heating details (generated by AI?! [nice]).
Instead of naming names, I looked into the mirror. Oh shit. Who is that?!
Canadians are polite and ideally, we can be kind. It's something I believe we have to work on!
What brands does a semi-retired professional support? Construction site update.
A writing prompt and current construction events!
Delivery. Shredding. Resting. Panorama.
Act locally!
Bank fraud happened to us. Twice.
Gravity is the LAW.
Soil science and protecting our biodiverse property.
Daily writing promptDescribe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to.View all responses TS driving us through Wiarton, ON. TS getting us underway. For over 20 years, I was a high school science teacher in the York Region and Toronto. I left while the leaving was at its best. Now I have … Continue reading Mister Neem, you are not a high school science teacher anymore!
Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite drink?View all responses I'm a simple human. Coca? Tea leaves? Caffeine? Turbinado sugar (for coffee)? White sugar (for tea)? Yep! Infrared Critter Cam, Rabbit! Infrared Critter Cam, Fox! {{Click on the night-image to view details; the fox showed up when it was cold; the same rodent checked out the … Continue reading Coffee. Tea. Coffee + Chocolate.
Something on your "to-do list" that never gets done. I’m optimistic that once our off grid home goes online, I can get into the habit of squeegee-ing the PV panels. Let those photons do their thing! Clipping cat claws and brushing the THINGS. Sigh. The more I procrastinate that ordeal, the worse it is for … Continue reading Washing windows & clipping house-panther claws.
Bloganuary writing promptList five things you do for fun.View all responses PUTTERING. I cannot let good-enough alone. If I can mess around with electronics, plumbing, woodworking, home electrical, workshop organization, handtool maintentance... then I will find time to do it. When I was still working in school boards, that meant setting up science labs with … Continue reading Puttering. Strolling. Meditating. Sharpening. Cat Shnorggling.
Daily writing promptWhat is the greatest gift someone could give you?View all responses I want to avoid trite claims that like love, friendship, and/or gobs of cash are the greatest gifts to give me. I've seen what happens to my executive functioning and higher-order thinking when I'm sleep deprived. When I can wake up rested, … Continue reading A good night’s sleep… a whole, lotta-bunch of them, sequentially.
