Morning on the patio
Fixing a window, Part 1
Time was that people fixed things. You could find nearly anything you needed at the hardware store. It's not really a thing today. Back when I was a kid, if you sent a ball through the house window, your old man took you to the hardware store and you had to buy the glass, glazing … Continue reading Fixing a window, Part 1
It’s all so tiresome.
That image is poignant with what I'm about to go into. That is the protagonist (one of them) in a documentary named "Empire of Dust". I've watched it many times and crack up each time. In that scene, he's watching a crew of Congolese workers struggle with fixing the tailgate on a dump truck they've … Continue reading It’s all so tiresome.
Tis the way things were
Found this on my travels: My brother bought a '72 Impala custom for like $300 back in the day. It was two doors 454 Big Block motor Factry Dual exhaust Turbo 400 transmission 411 Positrac rear It would smoke the snow tires that were on the back. Keep in mind, when he bought that it … Continue reading Tis the way things were
Gratuitous Dog Pic
Aria having a howl at the sirens.
Rest in Peace, My friend
No one tells me anything. I can't say how many friends or friend's parents die and I'll hear about it months, if not years later. I guess that's what happens when you lose touch. This time I found out on facebook. My friend Tom passed away, apparently in April. This was a shock, really. I'd … Continue reading Rest in Peace, My friend
On some level, the system works.
Karmelo Anthony was found guilty. Of course he was. He did it. He admitted to doing it. A conga line of 21 witnesses, a handful of them black, said he did it. Their stories (all similar) told a far different tale than the one the rabble outside was telling. Even the witnesses supposedly on his … Continue reading On some level, the system works.
Dealing with Knuckleheads
A few years ago, I was in Las Vegas for a convention where I met quite a few coworkers (and my boss) for the first time. There was a large contingent from my department as well. It was cool to meet everyone. One of the guys was really into bikes, having bought a Goldwing five … Continue reading Dealing with Knuckleheads
Cool Stuff
A long ways back, The Girl gave me the dead husband's fishing tackle. I had some myself, as well as some left from my dad. I have an old conventional plastic tackle box that won't accommodate all the new gear: It's seen better days, for sure. I bought a much more handy and useful model: … Continue reading Cool Stuff
Gratuitous Dog Pic
A cat went in here once. So it needs to be inspected every damn day.
Inspected By Pat 