Note to self: Never say any of these things, even quietly amongst yourselves, because the universe has a dark sense of humor. Continue reading “Note to self: office edition”
Category: flotsam
Powerless
It was a dark and stormy night, goes the most clichéd story opening ever.
It is, in fact, stormy. Yet another summer thunderstorm, when the one just two days ago tried very hard to disassemble my back deck. This time, also with a flood watch in effect. Yeah, that’s a load of fun. Continue reading “Powerless”
Three down, more to go
So, the pest control people came back, as requested.
After the three grisly discoveries, I knew I’d be calling them back. Continue reading “Three down, more to go”
Binge listening
So you know by now I’ve gotten big into podcasts while I’m holed up in the days of coronavirus.
(I used to listen to a few only on my drive days but now I’m obviously not driving to the office much. But I am alone here a lot, and my time is more often spent listening than watching.)
Recently listened to: Continue reading “Binge listening”
Correspondence
Warning: one instance of swearing ahead.
I got a note from one of the Asia gang. She’s doing well, just checking in with us all.
Fresh veggies in season
The asparagus is tender shoots at the moment, which makes it extra nice.
And Brussels sprouts Continue reading “Fresh veggies in season”
Three blind mice
My sleepless night gave way to a tired day – not unexpectedly. Continue reading “Three blind mice”
Up all night
I’m tired when I get in, but not sleepy. I sit in the coziest corner of the couch and open the book – the steady scratch of pencils – color slowly filling the pages – is relaxing… but it does not put me to sleep. Continue reading “Up all night”
A fluffle?
Bunnies. There’s a lot of them around this year.
Somewhere under my ivy there may be a warren, in which lives a colony, a nest, even a fluffle, of wild rabbits.
I found one nibbling under my potted plant. It startled when I came out on the deck, but it’s bold and didn’t go far. Mere feet away, in fact.
Not sure it knows it’s not invisible; freezing in place isn’t helping it hide there.
Well, I’m not opposed to bunnies. They will eat my hastas, which are really my mother’s. Which I therefore do not want to happen.
But on the other hand, if my yard has bunnies setting up shop, it probably doesn’t have more verminy options. Rats would tend to dissuade rabbits. Or so I am given to understand.
So all things considered, I’ll take bunnies in the yard. A whole fluffle of them, even.
Some assembly required
But the hand weights are up off the floor, at last.
Success!
(1, 3, 5, 8, 10 lbs. And yes except for 8 & 10 they all got here separately which is why they don’t all “match” each other.)
