Author Archives: sarette
This American Experiment
I ran across this today, randomly, searching for something else. I like it. It resonates with me, given the state of not just America but also all of western civilization. Why Franklin, Washington and Lincoln considered American democracy an ‘experiment’ … Continue reading
Swimming II
I promise, I’m not going to blog every time I get some exercise. But I’m caught up in this Five Mile Swim Challenge in August thing. And you’re supposed to talk about it on Instagram or Facebook. But I’m not … Continue reading
Movies: Twisters
Went to see Twisters with Daughter #2 yesterday. It’s not something that I would ordinarily bother to see in the theaters but Daughter wanted to see it so I played along. I was entertained. The movie centers around storm chasers, … Continue reading
Swimming
Yeah, so, Chiropractor Brian yelled at me. Something about me not getting enough exercise (er, I mean, any exercise) and that’s why my back is all jacked up. Then he pointed out that the American Cancer Society has a challenge … Continue reading
The King of Elfland’s Daughter
I have banished most politics from my content consumption and that has left me with time for other things, such as reading. It’s been a while since I did much reading — most books are entirely too predictable for my … Continue reading
Not an Awesome Weekend
I pretty much spent this weekend flat on my back. By Friday I had thought I was on the mend, but then I was in the garage on Saturday and I lifted a quarter sheet of plywood just so and … Continue reading
Bad Back
Things are not going well this week. I have no idea what I did but I woke up a few days ago with lower back pain so bad that I could barely get out of bed. Everything has been a … Continue reading
Political Videos, I Banish Thee
I really did have to do something this. I started today by watching my usual YouTube channels that come out on Sunday morning (none political, they’re all about building stuff). Then I spent a little time with the tray in … Continue reading
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The Internet is a Bummer Right Now
I have to learn how to shape my recommended videos list on YouTube better. Right now it’s all about Trump getting shot or whether Biden is going to drop out. No doubt these things are important. I just wish my … Continue reading
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Backup Lights
Tiny bit of Jeep work today. I took about a half an hour and reconnected my backup (or reversing) lights. About a month ago I disconnected all the extra electrical “stuff” that I have added to my Jeep, Zen, over … Continue reading