10/27/2021
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10/22/2021
Another fire same area Oct 22 2021
Oct 22 2021
August 25 2021
This fire on Oct. 15 2021 it look like the membership landed. The lights from the fire trucks flashing and illuminating the smoke. The smoke had hit the cold air preventing it from rising.
10/20/2021
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10/18/2021
Famous Last Words
This is my new cartoon debut. It's based on a game I used to play way back when. Not ready to give out all those details just yet. Anyhow there are times in life that the elements come together and create a little gem. In rockhounding there is a term called a leaverite. Basically someone finds a rock and they ask "what is this?" The response is "That's a leaverite' (meaning leave 'er right there).
The basis of this cartoon is odd things I've heard people say that perfectly summed up how they presented themselves to the world. Also those favorite parts, from a movie, a book, or a song, a fragment that stays with you. Like a sparkle that draws your eye to a place. I don't know if I'll be inspired to make more, who knows...
10/16/2021
Spinach quiche
https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/spinach-quiche.html#tabbox
I made this and am happy with the result. I also learned if you put egg on the exposed pie crust it keeps it from burning.
Update: Oct 29, 2021
I made this recipe today using 4 egg whites. It turned out good.
10/09/2021
10/05/2021
Wanting the reaction, but not the conversation...?
Yesterday a trip to the store. A man was agitated having to wait in line. He was making loud comments trying to get the other customers to join in his dissatisfaction at having to wait. No one reacted. While I was putting my cart away he went to his vehicle which was parked next to the cart returned. He said the squeaky wheel gets the grease. The conversation that followed was chaotic and contradictory. He started talking about his boss and how smart he is because he assumes everyone is lazy. I said he sounds like an asshole. He said "well here we are, God bless you" What didn't make sense is how this guy was aggressive and opinionated, but allowed himself to be subjected to a boss, that demanded full throttle employees. What stuck with me after the encounter is how abrasive, and noncommital communicating is in California. It has the cadence of now! now! now! hurry up do something, okay that's enough stop bothering me. After all that nothing is said, no conclusions can be drawn. It leaves one feeling like they should check for their wallet, or see what time and date it is, like you've experienced a mothership abduction. It leaves one with a horrifying feeling like being suddenly traumatized. I can say with certainty trying to slow down the exchange brings about more catastrophic details that lessen the chance of finding the truth. Especially when getting to the truth the charade must first play out its course. I watch this cycle repeatedly. People get stuck in their charade, it comforts them. Like hiding under a blanket from the monster under the bed. If you can't see it, it can't see you.