Getting ready for the winter: blowing out the irrigation today.
Category: Living
Low Mileage
Filled up the tank in our 1996 Honda Civic today. That’s the fourth time I’ve filled it up this year.
Level Junction
My clockwork trainset had one of these. Thrilled to spot a “big-boy” level junction while cycling today.
Sifting Coriander
Lazy day. Watched Dwight sift coriander seeds from the garden. I’ll cook with them in January to remind us of summer.
AC Wrapped in Polyethylene
AC wrapped in polyethylene and duct tape. No, not a #walkerart installation; just me embracing the change of season.
Decoding a Crane
What are we thinking? I’m in Japan. A lone crane swoops low over a large, exquisitely landscaped pond. There are two other bystanders; they smile contentedly as the crane reinforces a common bond, evoking fragments of mysticism, national treasure, longevity, good fortune, origami, the number 1,000, childhood memories, and current dreams. I’m seeing a crane…… Continue reading Decoding a Crane
Decoding a Crane
It’s a damp grey day. A good day to write about a crane.
Stocking Up
Finally, it’s raining. Time to catch up on errands and household chores.
More Bike Routes
Found more bike routes to explore.
Travel Gear: Portable Router
In Japan I like to go off the beaten path where guide books are not helpful. Daily research using the Internet becomes essential for me to navigate that often-opaque country. I use a portable wireless router because most Japanese hotel rooms have (free) wired Internet, but no wireless Internet. I’ve set up my router with…… Continue reading Travel Gear: Portable Router