Dec 31 at 4:03 PM
and is it cold out there
Now, granted I wan't wearing a parka but I was just in the driveway
running between cars
Criminy !
Bright, sunny day w/ big blue sky
You know, maybe the sky is frozen
What do you think ??
Huh ?
Maybe ?
Well, thanks for tuning into the blog, again
All the best for 2018 for you !!
We shall see said the Zen Master
God bless
Sunday, 31 December 2017
Saturday, 30 December 2017
One More
minute of daylight
Its cold, thus the snow was light and fluffy
TG, easy to shovel
Environment Canada has said that the large Arctic air mass that blankets an extremely vast area is unusual. This cold is not the worst but long lived and broad in coverage.
So, we should feel good b/c so many people are cold
No, sad really
In some parts of Canada, natural gas won't flow b/c the pressure has dropped in the pipes.
The city plow is roaring outside the window doing its thing
poor guy has probably been running all night b/c the snow stopped around 10 PM or so
Stamp your feet, and wear a hat
The cold was reasonable but at night, the city is alerting people of the intense cold. New Years Eve festivities ( outdoors ) were shortened to just around midnight. Thus folks won't be out freezing for extended lengths of time
Its cold, thus the snow was light and fluffy
TG, easy to shovel
Environment Canada has said that the large Arctic air mass that blankets an extremely vast area is unusual. This cold is not the worst but long lived and broad in coverage.
So, we should feel good b/c so many people are cold
No, sad really
In some parts of Canada, natural gas won't flow b/c the pressure has dropped in the pipes.
The city plow is roaring outside the window doing its thing
poor guy has probably been running all night b/c the snow stopped around 10 PM or so
Stamp your feet, and wear a hat
The cold was reasonable but at night, the city is alerting people of the intense cold. New Years Eve festivities ( outdoors ) were shortened to just around midnight. Thus folks won't be out freezing for extended lengths of time
Friday, 29 December 2017
Yes, Again 7:51 -> 4:48
same sunrise and sunset
I knew there was something not right
the sunrise and sunset stayed the same
Now, I'm really watching closely
Cold, COld, COLd, COLD !
Research says, not a mistake. The sunrise and sunset were the same for DE 28 & 29
But wait, starting to-morrow, we gain a minute of sun each day, for two days.
And snow, looking pretty fluffy there
Traffic exiting the city is el nutso
Fans going to Buffalo 1h 35 m away are reporting travel times of 6 - 7 h. The U.S. / Cda Junior game is outdoors in Buffalo
I knew there was something not right
the sunrise and sunset stayed the same
Now, I'm really watching closely
Cold, COld, COLd, COLD !
Research says, not a mistake. The sunrise and sunset were the same for DE 28 & 29
But wait, starting to-morrow, we gain a minute of sun each day, for two days.
And snow, looking pretty fluffy there
Traffic exiting the city is el nutso
Fans going to Buffalo 1h 35 m away are reporting travel times of 6 - 7 h. The U.S. / Cda Junior game is outdoors in Buffalo
Thursday, 28 December 2017
7:51 AM & 4:48 PM
thats 8 h and 57 m of sun for to-day
I'm keeping track of this longer day thingy and making sure thats its happening.
I'm reading a Xmas present from M. The book is a historical fiction set in a country like Spain bordering the Middle East. The conflict is between Christians ( worshiping Jad ) and Muslims ( holding w/ the Prophets ) and Jewish people ( praying to the 2 moons ).
The author is familiar to me, Guy Gavriel Kay, a Canadian. I've read 2 other novels of his repertoire.
I got to bed at 1:30 AM last night having read the night away.
COLD , bright and still. FFFFrrrreeeezing !
I'm keeping track of this longer day thingy and making sure thats its happening.
I'm reading a Xmas present from M. The book is a historical fiction set in a country like Spain bordering the Middle East. The conflict is between Christians ( worshiping Jad ) and Muslims ( holding w/ the Prophets ) and Jewish people ( praying to the 2 moons ).
The author is familiar to me, Guy Gavriel Kay, a Canadian. I've read 2 other novels of his repertoire.
I got to bed at 1:30 AM last night having read the night away.
COLD , bright and still. FFFFrrrreeeezing !
Wednesday, 27 December 2017
Coldly Brilliant
or brilliantly cold
It s am icebox out there and ........... I haven't even stepped ouside
It looks that cold
Everything is sharp and clear
Great weatherman here, eh ?
It was just as cold as I said
But the wind was fitful and in the sun cold but not raw
It s am icebox out there and ........... I haven't even stepped ouside
It looks that cold
Everything is sharp and clear
Great weatherman here, eh ?
It was just as cold as I said
But the wind was fitful and in the sun cold but not raw
Tuesday, 26 December 2017
We Are Boxing ?
traditionally, long ago apparently this day was return day or box'em up to go back to the store
I think thats how the name came about
Brilliant sun and frrreeezing cold out there
In Buddhism, this life is filled w/ Dukha or suffering. It is the lot of all living things. Now, don't get too down about this theory. B/c Buddhists also believe that the suffering doesn't dominate our lives if we accept the way things are.
Revere all life and see the sacrifices that living things make all their lives. Appreciate all things.
The Nembutsu or invocation is " We surround all living things with infinite Love and Compassion. To all those in doubt and ignorance, pain and suffering and especially to those whose feet are standing close to the great change, men call death - we offer up oceans of Wisdom , Mercy and Love "
Now, what kind of Buddhist, am I ?
Dunno
I understand the basic precepts and agree
but what does it do for my life
which after all, should be the function of a religion
how you see life and live, day by day
We shall see said the Zen Master
I think thats how the name came about
Brilliant sun and frrreeezing cold out there
In Buddhism, this life is filled w/ Dukha or suffering. It is the lot of all living things. Now, don't get too down about this theory. B/c Buddhists also believe that the suffering doesn't dominate our lives if we accept the way things are.
Revere all life and see the sacrifices that living things make all their lives. Appreciate all things.
The Nembutsu or invocation is " We surround all living things with infinite Love and Compassion. To all those in doubt and ignorance, pain and suffering and especially to those whose feet are standing close to the great change, men call death - we offer up oceans of Wisdom , Mercy and Love "
Now, what kind of Buddhist, am I ?
Dunno
I understand the basic precepts and agree
but what does it do for my life
which after all, should be the function of a religion
how you see life and live, day by day
We shall see said the Zen Master
Monday, 25 December 2017
Missed Sunrise
I'll report, later
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Buddhists don't have Xmas
However, the Japanese can be very flexible about holidays
Thus, the tree lit trees around our house
Enjoy , please
We watched ' El Camino Christmas ' in which a purported liquor store heist gets two people shot. The local police are bumblers and inbred. Inside the store, hostages and not hostages share ' my Truth ' to each other. But June comes after the shooting and there is hope
Well,the sun broke out and produced light glinting on snow
then I had to shovel the back patio
We overdid Xmas a bit which is great
And the cold set in, and will stay for 5 days
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Buddhists don't have Xmas
However, the Japanese can be very flexible about holidays
Thus, the tree lit trees around our house
Enjoy , please
We watched ' El Camino Christmas ' in which a purported liquor store heist gets two people shot. The local police are bumblers and inbred. Inside the store, hostages and not hostages share ' my Truth ' to each other. But June comes after the shooting and there is hope
Well,the sun broke out and produced light glinting on snow
then I had to shovel the back patio
We overdid Xmas a bit which is great
And the cold set in, and will stay for 5 days
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