There’s been frost on the grass the past couple mornings. The leaves are off almost all of the trees. All we need to make it feel like winter here is some snow. And slightly colder temperatures. After a chilly October, November has been warmer than normal so far.
Which is okay by me, I think. I’ve managed to get most of the outside projects done for the fall. There’s still a pile of branches I need to break down and bundle, and a pile of cardboard in the garage that needs to be bundled up too. But both of those are things that are better done in cool weather, even if there’s snow on the ground.
The big news on the home front is that I think I’m finally moving toward getting the bathroom remodel done. I’ve found a contractor, and we’re putting together a plan, so it’s time to start buying fixtures and such. Also near the top of the to-do list is rearranging stuff in the basement enough that I can get the space to put a toilet down there to use during the construction. So it’s looking like a busy month or two, without even thinking about the holidays yet.
- Here’s the Anatomy of a Bogus Subpoena issued to IndyMedia. Bogus indeed. [boing boing]
- A woman going through a TSA security check asked Where are all the white guys? Turns out the TSA doesn’t really understand the meaning of “random.” [boing boing]
- These Eleven Myths of De-Cluttering offer suggestions for how to reduce clutter and make yourself happier. [boing boing]
- Going on vacation and want to bring home Snow globes? TSA will likely just say ‘no’. But then that’s not all that surprising. After all, it’s not security they’re after, but security theater. [boing boing]
- Well! It’s not just that I’m a cranky old man: The Hubbert Peak Theory of Rock explains why we’re all out of good songs. [flutterby]
- I added a recipe for a Curried Beef Stew I made over the weekend. Yummy!