Among all the other things going on these days is a newly paved Millard Ave., as of about 15 minutes ago. We have been without a street for about two weeks getting new curbs, driveway approach and new asphalt pavement. At 2pm today, we can drive on it without problem. I cannot tell you how much better this will be. As a retired guy with time to listen, I got the complete explanation from the foreman on the job as to the process and and the operation of the equipment, one of the benefits of time on your hands.
The grandchildren had a late start this morning at their elementary school. Many parents bring the kids early on these days if the weather is not inclement to let them run around the playground. They rage around chasing each other with abandon, with not a care in the world. We could all learn from them. We all have too many details in our lives to sweat out, with little time off, even in retirement.
Trump meets the Pope. Can you suppose two more diametrically opposed and different people to put in the same room? Of course the president said he had a "fantastic" meeting with the Pontiff. This is the adjective he uses for his budget, a health care program, and meetings with his colleagues. It seems to be his favorite descriptive word. I hope some of the Pope's goodness rubbed off with the handshake.
My wife and her good friend Jayne are discussing dog training techniques in the back yard. Jayne has a new standard Poodle puppy. The two dogs have been romping in the backyard expending energy, much like the elementary school kids. They both collapsed in exhaustion. Her pooch is 3 times the size of Harry who is unrelenting despite their differences. It seems the current thoughts on dog training include a large segment of socialization between pets, and it seems to work.
Its back to Staples for me this afternoon, after an early morning shift yesterday. Wednesdays are different in that most of the stuff is put away and I am given assorted assignments by my young boss.
She is good natured and an extremely hard worker and always teaches me something new, makes decisions easily and really needs to be somewhere where she can shine. Hopefully she will enjoy much success in life.
I have become way too addicted to my smart phone. It has become my information source, my entertainment and my social interaction. And in fact, it is a lonely medium that keeps you distant from personal contact. My habits with this device need to change. I will bet that many others feel the same way.
This was supposed to be a really crummy weather day. So far the predictors are incorrect. Its pretty nice outside.
all for now
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