Caught a story on Zero Hedge about third worlders doing third world things: “They throw all their garbage out of their windows. We are living in literal shit. We never asked for this.” No one should have to live like this. No one should have to live like this is the line of the century … Continue reading There’s no magic dirt
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Winston, after a walk in the park on a mild day. On the cool floor, panting like a champion, surrounded by slobber from drinking in the toilet.
A beating
I have a habit of procrastinating when something needs to be done that I know it'll be unpleasant. This is why I had new leather for my seats sitting in my garage for a few months before I got around to installing them. Turns out they weren't so bad. I've had the airbags for the … Continue reading A beating
The end of competence
I heard a piece the other day about the end of competence. You just can't get shit done right these days. Dudes that know how to do stuff are mostly dying off or retiring. Now, that's not to say you can't find pockets of competence here and there. For instance, when I tried to get … Continue reading The end of competence
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Winston in his sunny spot. Both dogs alternate between the AC and this sunny inbetween the patio and the AC unit.
The Odyssey. Who cares?
Not this guy. That's who. I'm not that into movies these days, unless its a proven actor or a storyline that I like. Who's to say I wouldn't like Homer's Odyssey, but I'm certain I wouldn't like Christopher Nolan's version. Victor Hansen used to teach this in his classics class, both in English and Greek. … Continue reading The Odyssey. Who cares?
Book Report: Communion, by JD Vance
JD Vance has been making the rounds, selling his new book; Communion. I first heard of this on Mike Rowe's podcast. I have to say, I give him props for holding a conversation. That one drifted a bit into Mike Rowe's thing, namely jobs in the trades. Coming from humble roots, Vance had a bit … Continue reading Book Report: Communion, by JD Vance
Weekend Odds & Ends
Had big plans for the weekend involving a lot of chores. Most of those got done. Had two great park walks with the pups. They're learning to mind their own business for the most part. Don't start nothin', won't be nothin'. Sadly, not all the dogs people walk there have that same attitude. A rare … Continue reading Weekend Odds & Ends
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What a life. A Sunday afternoon, after a big walk and a snack.
Refurbing some pliers
When I swapped tackle boxes, I found a few artifacts from my Dad's old box. Like this pair of pliers: This image makes them seem larger. What is, is a mini pair of linesman's pliers. They are only 4.5" long. We used them to cut line, fix reels, or even to disgorge stubborn hooks. I … Continue reading Refurbing some pliers
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