Just Stuff
Today’s earthquake got me thinking. If a really bad quake hit, and the house got knocked down, or all the stuff in it got burned up, what would my reaction be? I’d be bummed, of course. But assuming that The… Continue Reading
Critters
The Cat’s Ass
“The Cat’s Ass.” Where did that phrase come from? It usually means “something that is very good” or “that’s worthy of approval.” But ask any cat owner. Like me. When one of our cats sits on my lap and I… Continue Reading
How TL And His Cat Defused A Ticking Time Bomb And Kicked Six People Out Of Their Homes Before Lunchtime
6:15 a.m.: My alarm goes off. I arise, wash my face, and step out of the bedroom witn an intent to get a cup of coffee. The cat attempts to sneak in to the momentarily-open bedroom door but is deterred… Continue Reading
A Displeasing Interest
The Wife reports that the dogs have begun to take an interest in the tomato plants. I bet they’re starting to smell like tomatoes. We’ve also seen the tendrils that will become the base of cucumbers form on that plant,… Continue Reading
Honey, Why Does The Dog’s Breath Smell Like That?
Last night, I was going to grill salmon on a cedar plank. I’d done this before and the results were really good. Soak the plank in water for a few hours, and I seasoned my water with some lemon juice.… Continue Reading
Gardening Disaster
Sunday morning revealed a gardening disaster — some dog had come along and dug up all of the sprouting green beans. No more green beans in our garden. Damn dogs better stay away from my f’ing peppers, is all I… Continue Reading
Bear Invasion
A black bear wandered out of the mountains and through the busiest section of the commercial area of my city yesterday — his route, as reported here, took him right by my office before the authorities tranq’d him and took… Continue Reading
Tow Surfing
I’m not a surfer. I’m a diver. Divers and surfers both know that the sea is full of animals, some of which are large and dangerous. The difference is, a diver would never do anything remotely like what this guy… Continue Reading
Odiferousness
I think I’ve just had another “blue pill” moment, one where a revelation of reality turns out to be not so very pleasant and makes me wish I’d opted to extend my ignorance. This time, it’s having a newly-activated sense… Continue Reading
My Enemy
The tests this morning proved that most of my allergy therapy back in Tennessee did me a lot of good. I do not show up as having a significant allergic reaction to pollens, grasses, and other plants up here —… Continue Reading