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Awareness of the outside world. Thought after having carols as earworms last year. We make a big deal about The Infant Jesus because it’s easier to adore a baby than to listen to a grown man telling us to behave better. “”And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. OnContinue reading “Rethinking Lunch”

Awareness of the outside world. Cute greetings from last year, Three Chestnuts: Merry Merry December 25, 2023 ~~~ From last year’s design, although I lightened up the colors. [Fractal Gift Boxes] Onwards!Katherine

Last year was the gifts I wanted to get. This year, gifts I wish I could give. [Gift Guide] One article of clothing. That one item of clothing you have not been able to find. A pair of jeans that fit in all of your measurements, not just two out of three. A technical outfitContinue reading “Giving Gifts That Don’t Exist, Fiction”

Unless suddenly inspired, I’m taking a break from big camera adventures until January. Capitalize on that new year energy. Here’s one from the vaults. ~~~ Testing the pinhole camera for the eclipse of April 2024. [Eclipse Pinhole Photography] Onwards!Katherine

Dogs of the outside world. Seth Casteel, Underwater Dogs Photographer. Hat tip to M. ~~~ Gotcha day for the ladies is complicated. Was it when they became our responsibility? Was it when they left for their new home? We celebrate it the day they arrived here, December 1st. [Jasmine and Rose Have A Big Basset Adventure]Continue reading “Gotcha Day, Two Years, Life With Dogs”

Awareness of the outside world. Made chit-chat with postal worker about the sneeze guards over the counter. I commented that I did not mind some of the measures that had been left in place. (A possible radical comment in my area.) They agreed and said they were particularly appreciative when it came to cleaning andContinue reading “Let The Blanketing Begin, Weather Wednesday Continues”

Awareness of the outside world. Covid shot last Friday. Consent form had a space for the translator’s name. Never seen that before. ~~~ Going For A WalkL to R, Milton, human, RodneyPastureDecember 2024 When the other human sits out a lap, I walk both. They are pretty good about it. Provided I run interference onContinue reading “Shadows, Morning Walk Stories”