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Clouds

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Clouds can make some gorgeous formations. They can be huge, small, puffy, or flat. They can also resemble things– a dinosaur, dog, dragon, or dancing bear. I didn't get a picture but saw what seemed to be an upside-down shark and it got me thinking about teleportation. Would that upside-down shark look right-side up to someone five or ten miles to the west of me? Or would it just be a blob? Perception makes a difference.  Depending on the atmospheric conditions the clouds can be ever changing or seem to be standing still. But how different they may look to the person in the next town over is where teleportation comes in. A person could witness them from multiple positions with just moments between the viewing. And that would be cool. Other happy things from today: I only got a few things done but Keziah was very productive and I am proud of her for all she accomplished today. One of the things I worked on was pulling weeds in the flower beds. One iris is open. Last fal...

Funk

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 Some days it can be really hard for me to find something to write about that has made me happy during the day.  Today was one of those days.  I think it is a lack of sleep thing in combination with post-event-funk.  Whatever the reason, I've struggled with keeping my emotions in check today (cry lately?).  Still, there are a few happy things that are popping into my mind as I write. There is something I want to make.  I think I have fabric in a box somewhere that would work but instead I went to Joann's and found a remnant that should do what I want.  It cost less than three dollars.  I like the look, feel, and how I think the thing I want to make will look.   Much of the snow of winter has melted leaving behind mud and, in the garden, the winter rye that I planted late last fall.  It hasn't grown much over the winter, but it is green. It is the 65th day of the A&S challenge.  I decided to weave.  The tension on the ...