Baltimore bridge collapse
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2h ago
We've been following the terrible bridge collapse in Baltimore. In addition to the tragic loss of life, it looks like the entire eastern seaboard might be impacted. Snippets from this article: "The current issue revolves around an emerging disruption in mid-Atlantic supply chains. The major East Coast port is now paralyzed due to the mangled bridge blocking the only shipping lane in and out of the harbor. ... The supply chain snarls have sent major logistics companies scrambling across the US East Coast on Tuesday afternoon. ... Baltimore is the most inland port on the East Coast and is conne ..read more
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Help feed yourself? Can't argue
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2d ago
Don found this online: a war-era (1940) poster encouraging people to grow food: In this era where governments are doing everything possible to shut down large and small farms (here and here, for just two small examples), which of course jeopardizes the food supply, this seems almost phenomenally wise. A closer look at the fine print reveals the advice to "Grow vegetables and fruits if your soil is fertile and sunny" and "Can or preserve surplus perishables" and "Keep a flock of hens if your soil is not suitable for gardening." Can't argue with these wise words. Everyone would do well to heed ..read more
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Genesis 1:3
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4d ago
In early March, when we had some blustery storms during which we lost power for about 30 hours, we relied primarily on our oil lamps at night. I love oil lamps. I've loved them since I was a teenager. I still have and cherish an oil lamp my parents gave me for Christmas when I was 16. At that age I often used it for lighting when doing homework in my bedroom. While we have the makings for many such lamps, I keep three filled and on standby for power outages. Here I'm refilling them before storing them away. (The silver lamp with the handle on the right-hand side is the lamp my parents gave me ..read more
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One of those days
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6d ago
Have you ever had one of those days when you're incredibly productive? Yeah, today was that kind of day. My work week starts on Thursday (I work an online job Thursday through Saturday). They're usually eleven or twelve-hour days, so I'm pretty tuckered by the end of  them. I've learned, therefore, to do chores on Wednesday, simply because it's nice to start the work week with a clean house. Additionally, we've had a stretch of absolutely beautiful weather, with sunny days and temps in the low 70s. The birds are singing, the trees are budding, the grass is greening. Spring is here! Sor ..read more
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Shortages? Why?
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1w ago
I have a friend in Maine. Last week she emailed and said, "I am noticing in past few weeks big gaps on shelves in the grocery store in next town. In two areas today, all the shelves – top, middle and bottom, for 1/4 length of the aisle – were completely empty! To be honest I don't know what was there, but it's not there now. And the prices!!!!!!! Eggs are $4.59, a can of Spam is $4.39. I got a bag of Tostidos corn chips as I am making chili, $4.49! Generics or store brands are also disappearing. I wonder what is going on?" I asked her to send me photos next time she was in town, and she sent t ..read more
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Seeking fame and fortune
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1w ago
A couple of interesting things came across my computer in the past week – funny how things "cluster" sometimes – that I wouldn't mind reader opinions on. The subject is those seeking fame and fortune. One case involves "influencers," the other involves a singing career. I don't follow any influencers, but as a category they're received a bad rap (or maybe "annoying rap" is more accurate) over the last few years. Influencers are known to disrupt restaurants, gyms, grocery stores, and other public places for their antics. They often reek of entitlement, such as offering to "collaborate" with re ..read more
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Happi Pi Day
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1w ago
Happy Pi Day! Pi, as you know, is the mathematical ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. While pi is a constant, it's also infinite. 3.14159265358979323846... My kids used to get a kick out of listening to The Pi Song. For convenience pi is usually shortened to 3.14, hence Pi Day – March 14 – get it? Get it? Come to find out – no surprise, I suppose – that there's a website dedicated to Pi Day. Yeah I know, that's what I get for growing up in a family of nerds ..read more
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Helping with taxes
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2w ago
Older Daughter is working on her taxes. Frumpkin, her cat, is helping. As you can tell, he's a BIG help ..read more
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Mechanicking, country style
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2w ago
We had to take our old jeep in for some specialized mechanic work. We bought this little vehicle five years ago, and it's served us well. However it needed some electrical work (relays, etc.) replaced as well as additional maintenance that were beyond the capacity of our primary mechanic (whose specialty is tires, but who does some mechanic work on the side), so off it went. Yesterday afternoon we got the call the car was fixed and ready to pick up. The mechanic is a young family man, and he works in a shop on his property, which is located on a lovely stretch of road surrounded by broad mead ..read more
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Bwahahaha. NO
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2w ago
I received an email from a long-time reader named Mike who occasionally communicates with me. He wrote: "Sorry to bother, do you’ve a free moment over email? I'm unable to speak over the phone due to a serious throat pain caused by laryngitis. Hope this finds you well. - Mike" I replied, "Sure, what's up?" His prompt answer: "Thanks for the response, I need to get an (APPLE GIFT CARD) for my friend's daughter who is diagnosed with stage 4 mesothelioma cancer, it's her birthday but I can't do this now because I'm currently out of town, And I tried purchasing it online but unfortunately, I got n ..read more
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