When the second resident from the house tested positive for Covid, I wasn't surprised. This time, the unfortunate one resides on the second floor of the house. We'll call him [case #2]. Well, #2 slept for about four days. I was under the impression he'd be quarantined, similar to my roommate. Several residents had spoken … Continue reading Sports Trumps Quarantine Around Here
Category: Wake Up Series
Have you opened your eyes?
My thoughts this morning. If a Suicide Bomber comes home to his wife unexpectedly, do you think she'd say something like, "can't you do anything right?" Yes, image depicts actual terrorists. Joseph Shanklin September 19, 2021
Well, my roommate is nearly finished with his quarantine. Come Monday; he can return to the land of the non-infectious. He's played the zombie role well, venturing out only for short trips to the basement bathroom. Technically, nobody in this world can force another adult to stay in their room, so I must give him … Continue reading Quarantine Continues
This morning I woke up and asked myself a question, "Sooooooooo, why would anyone write a piece about Giant Black Crickets?" Hmmmmm, why would I do such a thing? Lately, I have found myself in a situation. I want to share a few of my personal experiences. It's not that I believe my life is … Continue reading Giant Crickets Explained [Re-post]
I cannot resist. It's time to re-post the Giant Cricket Story. Keep in mind; this tale is 100% true. The Journals Summer of Giant Crickets Truth can easily be as strange or stranger as fiction. Much of what I've experienced throughout the rollercoaster ride would overload the average wierdshitometer. This event took place approximately five … Continue reading Summer of Giant Crickets [Re-post]
For all the right reasons, I love The 4th of July. God Bless American! Joseph Shanklin July 4, 2021
From time to time, I must remind myself of something essential: I am not in control. I must let go and open my senses entirely to remain on the path. My sobriety and my life depend on it. Joseph Shanklin June 5, 2021
Throughout my adolescence, my mother told me I could be anything and all things were possible. She was correct; God rest her soul. Even though we must all struggle, these things are certainly true. The path will be cleared of obstacles. Assistance is forever available. The answer is always yes. Unless 'we' impede our way, … Continue reading The Answer Is Always Yes
Imagine yourself rolling down the street with a friend. You are the passenger, and you're cruising through a residential area. You begin to perceive a slight uncertainty within the vehicle. Your friend's mannerisms transform into moderate anxiety. You can feel it coming; the car is approaching someone or something. Then it happens. The driver points … Continue reading Sleight of Hand
The 1859 Carrington Event. On September 1, 1859, a mighty geomagnetic storm slammed into Earth. Telegraph lines became electrified and set offices ablaze in Europe and North America. The events were observed and recorded by British Astronomers Richard Carrington and Richard Hodgson. A similar solar storm missed Earth's orbit by nine days on July 23, … Continue reading The 1859 Carrington Event
