Heavy rain yesterday. I was waiting for that, to check on something. When there is heavy rain,

the back of my yard is like a swimming pool. It takes a while for the water to drain off. A couple of weeks ago, it so happened that the house next door was getting new roof shingles and drains. The house is two story, so the drain pipes are quite long, coming in 12' sections. One of them was just what I needed for a drain in my back yard. So, I dug a trench, 1' deep. Had to use an ax and chainsaw to get through the roots. Laid the pipe, put some mesh on the front and filled the hole at the front with gravel. Filled it all in and waited for the rain. When it did rain, I noticed that the only visible water was just above the gravel, which disappeared when the rain slowed down. Now I have to get a flat rock, write drain on it, and lay it at the top of the pipe. If there is ever a problem, like the drain getting plugged, people will know there is a drain there.

Why is it important to learn English when you live in an English-speaking country?

In most older graveyards, the only visitor is the weather.

Just finished reading James A. Michener's book "Return to Paradise". I'm amazed that his earlier works have not been banned. Probably his books are too much reading by those that do the complaining.

Someone told me that protests are social gatherings for misfits.

I wonder if going to Paris now is like going to Haiti?

I woke up so early this morning it was still yesterday.

Good health & fish chowder for lunch, what more can you ask for?

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. If you're bald, you're really screwed.

I just read,

How do you go in to be out? Go in to work to be out of the house.

The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone. Don't think about it. Let that drift off.

When you get up in the morning, you have to make your bed. You can't start the day in a disorganized mess or soon it will be shaving every three days, the forgotten haircut, shower and change of clothes. Then you're a three letter word.

This looks about right.

Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language

I wonder who came up with the idea that Ostriches bury their head in the sand? They must have been thinking about Clams.

One of those things that just didn't catch on. 1956 - General Electric - Wall Fridge Freezer - Magazine Ad -

When I opened up the loaf of bread this morning, the first thing I saw was two ends.

When I saw the ad about the collapsible hose, I wondered if he got the idea from a bungee cord.

I guess the plans I have for what to do with my lottery win will have to be put on hold.