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Settled In For The Long Haul
I had been in the process of moving out of Andalusia to a new place known to me as my studio. Finally all settled in and quite enjoying meself, I find the digs to be charming. The flat is in … Continue reading
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¿Qué pasa?
Bless me, most noble one, oh god of the blogosphere; for almost a year has passed since my last tirade. I’ve been lazy and empty-headed without any motivation, nor desire, to post any elucidations. Having been going through a series … Continue reading
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Another Essay That’s For The Birds
Almost like clockwork, a couple of ospreys have returned to my neck of the woods for another breeding season, although, not exactly in Andalusia yet. Usually they appear around St. Patrick’s Day, but have been arriving late for the past … Continue reading
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Pandemic Week 52: Sweepstakes and Political Games
Pennsylvania’s Governor Wolf rescinded travel restrictions on March 1st for residents who exit Pa. and return from other states, and for non-residents who enter the commonwealth, while not requiring them to quarantine anymore for 14 days without a negative COVID-19 … Continue reading
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Ode To The ’80s
Been feeling under the weather lately. Not that I have COVID-19—I don’t think so—no fever, chills, aching muscles, loss of taste or appetite, but just a common change-of-season cold. Stayed indoors during our first winter storm on Wednesday, went out … Continue reading
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The New Normal
Scenes from the Delaware River at Lardner’s Point in Philadelphia, Pa. Got my stimulus check in the mail yesterday. Twelve hundred bucks is a nice chunk of change to use for whatever, but most who received it will be depositing … Continue reading
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