I've been off this week. Had big plans. Plans that had to change. Why? Behold: Not even the hottest part of the day either. The heat is so bad, it's nauseating. I'm strugging to keep my plants alive. Although the sunflowers and wildflowers I planted seem to bo doing OK. Even the persimmon tree seems … Continue reading Diminishing Returns
Author: Himself
High Hopes
I've been off this week. You see, the company I work for has a policy that all vacation has to be scheduled all at one time. They want it booked, so it's burned whether you use it or not. I have 20 days or more. So, about every quarter I scheduled a week off. All … Continue reading High Hopes
You don’t see that every day
We had a quiet Independence Day around here. I expected Herself to drive back from her trip on the 4th, but she posted a day earlier. So we had a whole day before she'd have to head back to work. I myself am off this week. Neither of us are big on huge loud parties. … Continue reading You don’t see that every day
Been a Long, Long Time
Back in the day, back when my kids were way young, I'd go shooting with my friends nearly every weekend. Typically we'd go to the shooting center at Manassas Battlefield park, because it was fairly close and super cheap. We'd shoot skeet and sporting clays. We'd also go to other sites. There was one on … Continue reading Been a Long, Long Time
The Flag Fairy
Go hit by the Flag Fairy the other day. I could look at the cameras, but I know who it is. I still have his flags from last year. My new flags And he's the exact opposite of a fairy. He's actually a brother knight (of columbus), one of the men who puts his faith … Continue reading The Flag Fairy
Headshaking Stuff
Been a busy week. And, a stupid one. Somehow, the planets align, and I do dumb shit for a week at a time. I should have known it was starting back when I snipped the water hose to the fridge. That was a harbinger of a dumbshit week to come. To be fair, some of … Continue reading Headshaking Stuff
User Guide for Jasper
Tuesday next week Jasper goes to his new home. My heart is already heavy. He's my boy. On the other hand, he's being adopted by a young dude that's going to college while staying at home. We did a few introductions and Jasper passed with flying colors. And why not? He's a very cool dog. … Continue reading User Guide for Jasper
Miscellaneous Crapola
It's officially hot as hell. And the fellas are out in front, rebuilding the street. I can tell you, playing with concrete in 100 degree Texas heat isn't on my bucket list. God Bless'em. They cut off half the street, the northbound half, and started tearing it to pieces. Yet, all day long I'll see … Continue reading Miscellaneous Crapola
I can watch this over and over
https://youtu.be/Nk-QUz3mzFY I've bought two copies of this concert on DVD. Both people I let them to had zero knowledge of who Mark Knopfler was. I was incredulous, and lent them my DVD so they could get a clue. Both times - Gone. Never got it back. Their blend of voices is incredible, as is the … Continue reading I can watch this over and over
The Fourth Turning, Part ll
This is going to be an effortpoast for sure. I don't like to write much about this sort of thing. Others, nearly everyone on my blogroll, does a better job. Peter at Bayou Renaissance had a great post about this last week. Michael Yon has a bunch of material as well. The dots are connecting. … Continue reading The Fourth Turning, Part ll
Inspected By Pat 