Sunday morning

I've never made much use of my deck. I was never all that crazy about it--if the design decision were mine, I would have a flagstone patio with trellises and planters. I just prefer that look.

But it's a nice weekend, warm but not too. The dogs want to play outside, and I want to be able to keep an eye on them. I have a number of trees, so for the morning and a good part of the afternoon, at least part of the deck is shaded.

So this morning, I did something I'd been thinking about for a few days, and went to the local big box to see if they had any patio furniture left on sale. Didn't bite a few days ago when they still had metal frame furniture, so missed out on that. But I did get a wicker armchair, an oversize cushion that was meant for a different style chair but fits the wicker, and a wicker table. Total cost came to $20 less than the original cost of the chair alone.

Just assembled the table, and am using it as a footstool. The chair w/ cushions is surprisingly comfy. Thanks to the wireless, I can haz internets, unfortunately. Will simply have to ignore that fact if I want to work.

It's nice sitting out here with the birds. Bugs, too, unfortunately--King keeps scooting into the dogloo to get away from bees and biting flies.

Sunday morning

I've never made much use of my deck. I was never all that crazy about it--if the design decision were mine, I would have a flagstone patio with trellises and planters. I just prefer that look.

But it's a nice weekend, warm but not too. The dogs want to play outside, and I want to be able to keep an eye on them. I have a number of trees, so for the morning and a good part of the afternoon, at least part of the deck is shaded.

So this morning, I did something I'd been thinking about for a few days, and went to the local big box to see if they had any patio furniture left on sale. Didn't bite a few days ago when they still had metal frame furniture, so missed out on that. But I did get a wicker armchair, an oversize cushion that was meant for a different style chair but fits the wicker, and a wicker table. Total cost came to $20 less than the original cost of the chair alone.

Just assembled the table, and am using it as a footstool. The chair w/ cushions is surprisingly comfy. Thanks to the wireless, I can haz internets, unfortunately. Will simply have to ignore that fact if I want to work.

It's nice sitting out here with the birds. Bugs, too, unfortunately--King keeps scooting into the dogloo to get away from bees and biting flies.

Gustav

So many other folks have posted about Gustav--I can't add anything to the supply of information. I just hope and pray that this doesn't turn into Katrina Revisited, that people get to shelter and that the feds and the states get their acts together this time.

I think about all the rebuilding that's been done--not nearly enough at this point, but still--and that it could get wiped out again. I have no words.

Gustav

So many other folks have posted about Gustav--I can't add anything to the supply of information. I just hope and pray that this doesn't turn into Katrina Revisited, that people get to shelter and that the feds and the states get their acts together this time.

I think about all the rebuilding that's been done--not nearly enough at this point, but still--and that it could get wiped out again. I have no words.

strange story

A man commits suicide. He's an organ donor, and the man who gets his heart winds up marrying his (the suicide's) widow. Then some time later, he commits suicide himself.


It's the sort of tale an editor might ask you to rethink because it's too pat.

strange story

A man commits suicide. He's an organ donor, and the man who gets his heart winds up marrying his (the suicide's) widow. Then some time later, he commits suicide himself.


It's the sort of tale an editor might ask you to rethink because it's too pat.

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Someone has been snatching socks out of the laundry basket and leaving them about the house. I wonder who it could be?

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Someone has been snatching socks out of the laundry basket and leaving them about the house. I wonder who it could be?