How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? Cliches can be true, sometimes. I stop to smell the fresh baking. And definately snort deeply with wild roses. I breathe deeply when I first put on my CPAP nose pillow at night. I'm still trying to get perspective on … Continue reading Cliches may be true. February 3rd Rock 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}}}
What food can I not give up?
Semi-retired. Busy!
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.
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
I am very aware that I earn a fantastic salary, posess excellent medical benefits, and a have a pension fund that can't be beat. I have the luxury of retiring in June. My CUPE colleagues -- no. My colleagues in CUPE (especially in caretaking, as a CYW, or performing EA duties) often do the same … Continue reading Educate Yourself…
TS returned from her knee surgery. Now. Now the rehab begins…
...after 2 weeks in the bush, it's time to clean up our kit. Important culinary safety note = (Dairy Queen [Chicken Strips + Fries + medium-sized Blizzard with Skor bits]) + (Brunswick Smoked Sardines) + (Brunswick Tomato-Basil Sardines) + (PBJ-on-unsalted-crackers) = gastric woe until 01:00 EST. PN should really know better, eh.
Yes yes. I know. There’s no building yet. When we go active, expect fanfare.
I watched an odd dark fantasy movie yesterday after work. Gretel & Hansel. It’s a lower budget flick with silly special effects. I was fixated on its depiction of the little house in the forest. TS might balk at its colour scheme. I liked home’s window glazing and the shade-inducing overhangs. And the witch in … Continue reading If you’re curious about what our home COULD look like…
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