December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas to all who mark that occasion!
On this day one year ago, we had a light snowfall hereabouts. It amounted to very little, and it melted off in a few hours. But I went out and did some photography with my digital camera, and posted a sample of the takings here: http://counterfem.blogspot.com/2007/12/just-for-today.html
This year. . . we had snow. Oh yes. . . we had snow! I had to clean the build-up off my car no less than three times. Nor were driving conditions safe. But after about a week it is finally turning into mushy slop and huge puddles along the roadways. As I write, a light drizzle is falling, and everywhere the universal blanket of cold white death is visibly retreating, shrivelling, collapsing, contracting in upon itself. Footprints are filling up with water. . .
Only a few short days ago, maybe 40 miles from where I live, they were enduring blizzard conditions with 90 MPH winds. I'm in a different microclimate, so I was spared that. . .
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On another note, I have made some editing changes to the immediately foregoing post—the long one! I wasn't quite happy with it. Something about it was bugging me. So I did some surgery on a few paragraphs, and made some minor touch-ups here and there. And I do believe it is now a better, stronger piece of writing—although no less long. In fact, long it shall remain . . . .
On this day one year ago, we had a light snowfall hereabouts. It amounted to very little, and it melted off in a few hours. But I went out and did some photography with my digital camera, and posted a sample of the takings here: http://counterfem.blogspot.com/2007/12/just-for-today.html
This year. . . we had snow. Oh yes. . . we had snow! I had to clean the build-up off my car no less than three times. Nor were driving conditions safe. But after about a week it is finally turning into mushy slop and huge puddles along the roadways. As I write, a light drizzle is falling, and everywhere the universal blanket of cold white death is visibly retreating, shrivelling, collapsing, contracting in upon itself. Footprints are filling up with water. . .
Only a few short days ago, maybe 40 miles from where I live, they were enduring blizzard conditions with 90 MPH winds. I'm in a different microclimate, so I was spared that. . .
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On another note, I have made some editing changes to the immediately foregoing post—the long one! I wasn't quite happy with it. Something about it was bugging me. So I did some surgery on a few paragraphs, and made some minor touch-ups here and there. And I do believe it is now a better, stronger piece of writing—although no less long. In fact, long it shall remain . . . .
posted by Fidelbogen at 1:47 PM
6 Comments:
Christmas was yesterday for me. So today I get the luxury of enjoying a second time online.
Buon Natale Fidelbogen!It is I,can you guess who?Christmas leaves me a bit sad this year.Sadder than usual,I should say.But your spirits seem to be high,and that is a right good thing!
By the way,your remarks about feminism apply equally well to so many other aspects of modern affairs.Is that intentional,or merely a coincidence?
@Anon: Hmmmm . . . yes! I think I can guess! ;-)
For me, this Xmas day was a nice little excuse write a nice little prose poem about the melting snow! ;)
Which is, ya know, so completely OT!
As for the coincidence. . . i do believe you are the second person who has asked me more-or-less that same question here at CF. . .
No. I don't think it was "coincidental" when you consider that reality is algorithmic, and patterns will sometimes mirror each other quite remarkably. . .
Quod superiorus, quod inferiorus.
And I don't doubt that it was "intentional", somewhere in the back of my mind, even if I wasn't thinking about it precisely at the moment. . .
Hey. . . I have another possible translation project for ya. When and if you're up to it, that is. :)
Hey. . . I have another possible translation project for ya. When and if you're up to it, that is.
Yes boss,whatever you say.But I may have to demand some sort of stipend in recompense.Say,a double belt of cappucino if I'm ever out your way.Or a nice glass of Chianti.Possibly a big fat plate of spaghetti ammatriciana (yum yum),always in keeping with the Italian theme.;)
Too bad I dont know Francais,what a meal I'd demand of you!
And I owe it all to the feminists!
"Too bad I dont know Francais,what a meal I'd demand of you!"
Ooohlala...
frog legs with Beaujolais? Escargot avec Merlot, peut-etre?
Actually, I'm the one who knows français. Doggone-it, if only I would find something from France comparable to the U3 platform...
... I'd be all over it like a pig on a slop bucket! ;-)
Have a Happy Holiday Season fidelbogen.
I scored big on both my birthday and my Christmas presents.. Ya, wrong attitude, I know. :)
Good Photo.
Sincerely,
Marty
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