Category Archives: Monotony

The Hard Way

Many years ago, I was visiting my brother on a late Saturday morning. He was in his living room, sitting on his couch, watching a motorcycle race on TV. He made a comment about one of the racers, saying something about brakes on a motorcycle. Not being raised around the sport like my brother was, I asked him to explain.
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Missing Narelle

I did get a card from my dear friend, Narelle, but I want my phone call. I tore my room apart looking for her new phone number. I did find it, but the number I have written down is disconnected. I’m totally at her mercy at the moment; I hope to hear from her soon.
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Housekeeping

Continuing yesterday’s theme, I’ve been tending to a variety of “housekeeping” chores today. My thought is still filled with thoughts of trying to make the most of this year, and I recognize that these tasks are a natural result of this trend in thought.
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The Rain

The weather today was the kind I’d normally expect in Ballard this time of the year. Colorful leaves whirled near sidewalks and drifted from trees as I made my way into the gym this morning. The gentle drizzle, which had started sometime before sunset, continues tonight, and I can hear the rainfall outside my window.
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Monopoly

Kelsey’s back for the weekend. This weekend’s visit is off-schedule for some unknown reason, not that that’s not a problem. We made tacos for dinner and stayed up a bit late playing Monopoly. She was oozing beginners luck, and soundly kicked my ass in the end, rebounding from a considerable deficit. She was talkative and pleasant. I had fun.
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Dismissed

To the relief of all the jurors, jury duty was completed this afternoon. (The two remaining cases for this week have been pushed to next week, which makes them someone else’s problem.) I have been called to three separate court … Continue reading

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More Little Details

I’ve called all of my immediate creditors and provided them with the name and phone number of my bankruptcy attorney. I’ve been able to follow this course without feeling overwhelmed by negativity. In fact, I’m pleased to report that I … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day

I haven’t been too active today. I did study a bit, but mostly I’ve allowed myself the trivial indulgences of the day; taking a little rest from the pace I’ve been keeping. While advancing towards personal goals, it’s critical to … Continue reading

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Ping Du Jour.

I think the quarter really dropped last night. I’m still working it through right at the moment, so I’ll have to pass on going into details. For now, I’ll just say that I’m grateful. In other news: Today marked another … Continue reading

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Willy!

Willy cracks me up. Have no doubt about his involvement over here: Whether he’s sprawled out under the wall heater, staring out the window at the neighbors and birds, or testing our patience with his relentless energy, he’s an integral … Continue reading

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