Swamp walk quarantine day 171.

Got a little bit wet from rain, left at midday and kept it more brief, due to a minor slip and fall yesterday, I am a bit more achy today.

Weather is mild, mid 70s. I am thankful that it feels more like autumn than summer today.

Swamp was a bit moist, but thankfully light on mosquitoes.

Our squash, asparagus and grapes are growing at breakneck speed.

Human count about 7. None were wearing masks except for me, but distance was maintained.

4 osprey, 6 hummingbirds (!), And a nice assortment of songbirds here and there, too. Not sure if I saw an eagle or not, but turkey vultures were plentiful overhead too.

Allison’s birthday week is now passing and a long weekend s ahead. She got some good loot, and tasty cake.

Used the ice cream maker for the first time to do maple caramel , and cake was lemon, a surprisingly good combination.

#swampwalk, #streamofthought

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Swamp walk quarantine day 171. Got a little bit wet from rain, left at midday and kept it more brief, due to a minor slip and fall yesterday, I am a bit more achy today. Weather is mild, mid 70s. I am thankful that it feels more like autumn than summer today. Swamp was a bit moist, but thankfully light on mosquitoes. Our squash, asparagus and grapes are growing at breakneck speed. Human count about 7. None were wearing masks except for me, but distance was maintained. 4 osprey, 6 hummingbirds (!), And a nice assortment of songbirds here and there, too. Not sure if I saw an eagle or not, but turkey vultures were plentiful overhead too. Allison's birthday week is now passing and a long weekend s ahead. She got some good loot, and tasty cake. Used the ice cream maker for the first time to do maple caramel , and cake was lemon, a surprisingly good combination. #swampwalk, #streamofthought

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From Fliegende Blätter, 1923

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From Fliegende Blätter, 1923

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Home made veggie egg rolls by BHK, vegan wrappers, impossible Burger, cabbage. Carrot, garlic, seasoning and a lot of love.

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Home made veggie egg rolls by BHK, vegan wrappers, impossible Burger, cabbage. Carrot, garlic, seasoning and a lot of love.

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From Lustige Blätter, 1915.
#blackcatsofinstagram

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From Lustige Blätter, 1915. #blackcatsofinstagram

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Meanwhile, in the Garden of Eden.  From Cine-Mundial, 1923

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Meanwhile, in the Garden of Eden.  From Cine-Mundial, 1923

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The Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania, December 7, 1922

98 years later, we are still surrounded by dolts, ruining our “ifs.”

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The Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania, December 7, 1922 98 years later, we are still surrounded by dolts, ruining our "ifs."

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“Elect Hector emperor.”  From Bay Area Reporter, 1976

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"Elect Hector emperor."  From Bay Area Reporter, 1976

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From Pliuvium, 1907

Quarantine/ social distance day 167

5.5 months, give or take.

I want to see more positive movement forward, especially for my personal health. Back, lungs, brain all can benefit from some fresh methodology.

I’ve lost some weight, if the fit of my clothes is any indication, so that is an unexpected beneficial side effect. Not a lot, but a detectable amount.

A bit fearful of going to doctor in person, but telehealth may be the way to go, even if my results are not optimal.

I am thankful for BHK and Pye… I couldn’t ask for more wonderful and lovable family with which to share the space under a roof.

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From Pliuvium, 1907 Quarantine/ social distance day 167 5.5 months, give or take. I want to see more positive movement forward, especially for my personal health. Back, lungs, brain all can benefit from some fresh methodology. I've lost some weight, if the fit of my clothes is any indication, so that is an unexpected beneficial side effect. Not a lot, but a detectable amount. A bit fearful of going to doctor in person, but telehealth may be the way to go, even if my results are not optimal. I am thankful for BHK and Pye… I couldn't ask for more wonderful and lovable family with which to share the space under a roof.

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White grapevines now over 6 feet tall, and volunteer squash has yellow blooms, soon to bear fruit.

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White grapevines now over 6 feet tall, and volunteer squash has yellow blooms, soon to bear fruit.

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From Rinkitink in Oz by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by John R. Neill, 1916.

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From Rinkitink in Oz by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by John R. Neill, 1916.

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