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Sanguine Tenacious Tidings

by Apondia

Rated: E · Book · Experience · #2050107

A Journal to impart knowledge and facts

July 22, 2015

I'm going to start today to record on a daily basis whatever happens to strike my fancy. So, it is a very cool breezy day. I just posted 5 short book reviews to The Monthly Reading Challenge. I'm suppose to put away some winter wood today from the woodpile outside but I'm playing hookey from work to write so starting this blog will get done.

I'm having a daily fight with a flock of English Sparrows that are trying to take over my barn. They are making a terrible mess so they have to go. I have destroyed several nests so far they don't leave but they get out of the barn when I am around. I'm just starting the fight so I guess I don't know how far I have to go to discourage them.

I'm trying not to spread myself to thin on WDC because I find so many things that are interesting here and I am trying to work on a new story. I really enjoy sitting at my desk with a cup of tea and reading blogs on WDC.

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Lyn's a sly fox

a day ago
In response to "LIbraries, the Never Ending Exploration"

Libraries are my favorite place to go still at 67.

tracker

Apr 24, 2024 at 5:45pm
In response to "LIbraries, the Never Ending Exploration"

Thank you for reading my blog. Your story is wonderful. And to think you bypassed censorship in your own home: fabulous!

Kåre Enga in Udon Thani

Apr 13, 2024 at 1:20am
In response to "Stay on Track."

I think I need to do a survey on sexuality and gender. So many people have not had interactions with the LGBTQ community. I had a friend who was an "I for intersex" and know an "A for asexual" ... Historically there was an "E for eunuch" (and I suspect that category still exists).

So much easier to just suspend the labels and call people by their name/nickname or title: Vaughn, Officer Paula, Miss Jessica, Duck, Teacher Nessy... No one needs to inspect another person's underwear.

As for 'snowed under' ... well it's spring ... this too shall melt.

Lyn's a sly fox

Apr 13, 2024 at 12:33am
In response to "Stay on Track."

Do no harm is the best way to live.

Thanks for checking in, hope things settle down soon.

MD Maurice

Mar 25, 2024 at 1:49pm
In response to "Flying objects"

I agree with you. I think it takes a lot of faith to jump horses too! It was always something that amazed me to watch.

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Kåre Enga in Udon Thani

Mar 21, 2024 at 2:56am
In response to "Fallen"

Snickerdoodle muffins? Send one here!

Do you serve coffee? I've only had 4 cups today. I'd be grateful for another.

Apondia

Mar 12, 2024 at 11:25am
In response to "Just some mumbles"

I think it is more than just short supply of a virtue. I think evil is a real thing and occasionally presents its own ideas of reality. Since humans live in organic forms and have been given the ability to make choices often, we get wrapped up in our little personal worlds and don't notice evil trying to take bake what is already won. So, the battle commences again.

Apondia

Mar 12, 2024 at 11:18am
In response to "What will the new day bring?"

House Florent plays to win. As I age, I read a lot of history I proceed to think every age has seen its own share of violence. There are times when peace prevails. I hope a time like that is coming toward us.

Lyn's a sly fox

Mar 7, 2024 at 2:15pm
In response to "Just some mumbles"

Patience is a virtue that seems to be in short supply.

Lyn's a sly fox

Mar 7, 2024 at 2:09pm
In response to "What will the new day bring?"

You're so right about evil raising it's head. If only saying calm down was enough.

I think we're in a similar age bracket and we have seen too much violence in our lifetime.

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February 1, 2019 at 5:45pm

#950922

Bonnehomme Carnaval

Quebec Winter Carnaval:

I was especially interested in the Bonnehomme Carnaval. That is the name of the mascot for the winter fun. It is a mysterious figure. It was born in 1954. Stands 7 feet tall. The joyful figure wears a large smile. It has 400 pounds of snow packed in it's figure. I'm sure it avoids thaws. The dark colored buttons down its snowy white body contrast to the whiteness of the figure. There is a red Santa type hat on it's head called a toque. The plaid sash is a cultural motive. It was originated with the Metis Culture and later was used by the French colonists. It is woven and can be used as for warmth and decoration. http://www.kikino.org/metis-culture/the-sash.php

They give the key to the city to Bonnehomme Carnaval at the start of the first day. There is some mystery surrounding the figure because it appears a few weeks before the celebration and then disappears to parts unknown until the next celebration.

I recommend muck boots because they keep out all kinds of cold. They are designed for easy treading in the deep snow. The insulation in the boots can be depended on for warm feet.

I think riding down a steep hill on a tube sled would be fun but, after the last three days I guess I would be happy sitting by a window with a hot pot of tea and some warm robust foods. Just watching others parade, shop and ride snow machines would seem fun as long as I was warm. Maybe I can drink hot cocoa with Prosperous Snow Globe and watch parades as they pass by.

I also recommend wool hats.

Keep Warm. Find good dogs for your sleds.

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apondia#1781748

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