Standard stuff

Standard Monday stuff: swimming, coffee, scattered thundershowers, and bridge.

At least, the card gods are not frowning on me quite as severely. I did finally get a few good hands and won’t come in last this week. That honor may go to John this time - he seems to have gotten my bad cards…poor Baby.

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Waverly Plantation, Columbus, MS.

Sunday Haiku

Margaret visits.

Starting to feel like summer.

Happy Father’s Day!

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Waverly Plantation, Columbus, MS

 

 



Sunday Stealing

Today's meme...


What is your ring size?
I have no idea.

How often do you wear jewelry?
I wear my wedding ring all the time, and wear earrings most days. That’s about all.

When was the last time you consumed alcohol?
I don’t remember - it’s been many years.

Any big plans for the summer?
Going to the beach in a couple of weeks, and to California right before Labor Day.

What is your favorite comfort food?
Just about anything, but I do love ice cream.

Do you prefer broccoli or asparagus?
I like them both, but would probably choose fresh asparagus.

What color are your bedroom walls?
Soft white.

With whom do you live?
John

Which Star Wars movie is your favorite?
Gee, it’s been such a long time since I’ve seen any of them. The first, I guess.

How about Harry Potter?
I liked them all.

What was the last movie you saw in theaters?
I can’t remember - and it was just a few months ago.

Did you get the popcorn or candy?
Nope. We never get food at the movies. It’s way too expensive.

What is the most romantic text in your inbox?
Seriously?! Probably the one about the temperature of the water in the lap pool at the Y

Have you ever played miniature golf on a date?
I’ve never played miniature golf anytime. Did you know miniature golf was invented here in Chattanooga?

What’s a phrase you overuse?
S**t!

Do you always use good grammar?
Almost always. I’m pretty much known as a grammar snob.

Do you have an accent or a speech impediment?
I speak Southern…does that count?

What did you eat today?
Cereal for breakfast, fried green tomatoes and cheese & crackers for lunch; carry-out Chinese for dinner.

What do you do at work?
I don’t “work” - that’s a 4-letter word!

Do you know the rules to any sports?
A smattering of the rules of a number of sports, but none really well.

Do you prefer to watch or play sports?
Watch - and only women’s basketball.

What is your favorite kind of hat to wear?
Something to keep my head and ears warm in the wintertime; a wide-brimmed straw hat at the beach in the summertime.

Do you pray?
No.

To whom do you pray?
See above.

What is the closest mountain to your house?
Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain

What size engine is in your vehicle?
I have no idea.

What do you need to do tomorrow?
 Laundry
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Sunrise on the Tombigbee River

 

Syria

We were very distressed to hear that the US is talking about intervening in Syria. Nobody ever wants to use the word “quagmire”, but that’s obviously what we have in the Middle East. And we really need to keep from getting in any deeper.

A very astute, 84-year-old, internet friend posted this today. It’s right on the mark and, with her permission, I’m posting it here. I would only add that the situation in Syria seems to be almost entirely a religious conflict.

I feel dreadful about all that is going on in Central Asia and the Middle East. My studies of History tell me though that we are better off hands off. Cruel as it sounds, interfering does not solve the basic problems between the antagonists.

The only real and permanent solution is to allow them to slug it out unimpeded until either one side emerges triumphant and takes leadership of the country's future, or all sides become so vitiated and exhausted that they negotiate for peace and form a coalition government.

Any country that invades just becomes a much hated conqueror and will be ambushed and hounded until they give up their role of colonial power and retreat to their homeland. Then, the old protagonists just take up where they left off until their dispute is finally settled in one of the ways mentioned above.

I am not trying to be political here. Far from it. I am just telling it the way I see History telling it. It is sort of like some sibling children fighting ferociously over some petty quarrel, but hey, don't let any neighborhood kids try to get into it! The siblings will turn on them and, after sending them scurrying back to their own homes, will resume their own internecine battle!

Well said!

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Sunset on the Tombigbee River.

 

Too sleepy.......

Too sleepy to write tonight.
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Antebellum Episcopal Church, Demopolis, AL.

Hope springs...

The mechanic called about the car in midafternoon. It seems to be some problem with the electrical system and the computers and Firestone can’t fix it. The folks there referred me to a car electrical specialist shop and I have an appointment to take my car there next Wednesday. It won’t hurt anything for me to keep driving until then. And, the guy at the shop said if it is the suspected problem, it should cost under $100 to fix. I certainly hope that’s the case - we’ll see.
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Antebellum Episcopal Church, Demopolis, AL

 

Payback

There’s always payback. Now I’m paying for all those days of doing nothing.

1. To the post office to mail the quarterly payment to the IRS, then to return a book to the library. Next came Aldi, pumping gas at WalMart, then WalMart itself. Back home to put up groceries and finish reading the paper.

2. Went over to the Southside to meet Vicki for lunch. It’s been much too long since we’ve gotten together. She’s going to have a hip replacement. I went over to her house after lunch and got to meet her new puppy, Luci, a funny little Chihuahua/Havanese mix. On the way home, I noticed the “Service Engine Soon” light in my car had come on. Crap!

3. Came home until time to go to the optometrist to get my new glasses adjusted. I went back home and then John took me to Firestone to get the car checked out.

4. It was time for regular maintenance for the car. The portable computer said there was something wrong in one of the tires and the ABS. So the car is having a sleep-over.

And that got us to about 4. Last night’s leftover shrimp and some mushrooms contributed to a great frittata for supper. I bet I sleep soundly tonight. ===============================================
The Grande Caribe docked at Demopolis, AL.