Monthly Archives: July 2015

Films in the Bush

Today was a lazy day, at least in terms of physical action. I spent it writing through the afternoon, and managed to get another seven thousand words on my latest novella. It is going well and I like the characters. … Continue reading

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Writing in the Cabin

I came back today after ordering my textbooks last night and finishing the Monkey Fear work. On the way, I went to Millville and Miriam and I changed my tires for next week’s inspection. It was nice to see her … Continue reading

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Not Quite Dark

I made a few motions as if I was going to get some physical work done today, but with a bright sun it was hot. Instead, I worked on my new story, “Not Quite Dark,” and edited Naked in the … Continue reading

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Inside

I woke this morning early but persevered and slept in till eleven. Then I got up, did a tour of the garden and began writing. I started a story last night after I wrote my blog called “Not Quite Dark” … Continue reading

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Electrical Work

Even before I washed or had breakfast this morning I thought I would take advantage of the lack of mosquitoes and go on a hike to the swamp. I was partially looking for moose tracks to see if the moose … Continue reading

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Moose Curiosity and Alice

I woke early this morning and lay for a long time wishing for sleep. Finally I got up and set the computer on charge with the inverter even before the sun supplied any more than twenty watts. Then I went … Continue reading

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Recharging

I went to sleep fairly early, after doing some editing, and soon I was asleep only to wake a few times in the early morning. I finally got out of bed by ten and did some whipper snipping and then … Continue reading

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The Fire that Could Have

My time in the city was reasonably well spent. I saw a couple of friends I wanted to see, and ran into two others less deliberately but no less delightfully. I am also caught up on my blog and uploaded … Continue reading

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Strange Stories in my Head

I finished the tin box root cellar below the floor before I even had breakfast. Then I ate some cereal, for I was getting light-headed and dizzy from lack of food. You would think I have more than enough food … Continue reading

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Working in the Rain

It rained heavy in the night, although the slugs are not bothering my zucchini and potatoes anyway. My cisterns were all full and there was lots of water in the pond too. I drained the big barrel though, since it … Continue reading

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