Tag Archives: environment

Barking Dogs

Posted on August 3, 2017 by

“We age as the rest of the world watches but somehow we’re the last to know” – Death Without Company by Craig Johnson This morning a dog barked. It woke me up. I had not heard that sound in over … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Silence

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

“If you’re going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you’re going to be locked up” – Hunter S. Thompson We left our gate and the oil patch two weeks ago and temporarily reside in … Continue reading →

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The End

Posted on July 14, 2017 by

“Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment” – The Night Shift by Brian Goldman This coming Monday (7/17) we will finally end a marathon work effort. 13 months without a break. A day off. An hour … Continue reading →

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Show Biz

Posted on July 1, 2017 by

“You seem shocked that it’s a nasty world out there” – Julep Street by Craig Lancaster So…………………1:30 am. In bed. Asleep. Enjoying a well-earned nights rest. Not bothering a soul. At peace with the world. SUDDENLY!   ALARMINGLY!   FRIGHTENLY! My wife … Continue reading →

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Killer Bees

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

“Both my ex’s only closed their eyes during sex cause they hated to see me have a good time” – The Secrets of Harry Bright by Joseph Wambaugh In the old “You won’t believe this department”, I had this conversation … Continue reading →

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Heat Index

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

This time of the year people start to ruminate about WEATHER. HOT WEATHER. TEXAS SUMMER. For me, I love everything about Texas except JULY & AUGUST. In a matter of weeks hell envelops us and air conditioners become our life … Continue reading →

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Who’s On First?

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

“Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes it” – Franklin by Thomas Fleming Morning Marc. Morning. Just calling to make sure you’re still on this side of the dirt. How thoughtful. I’m expecting a delivery over here but I … Continue reading →

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It Just Is

Posted on May 26, 2017 by

“Life has no meaning, it just is” – Morgan Freeman on Through the Wormhole I believe Morgan has a point. And it is not in conflict with the beliefs of Christianity. In fact, his point negates many considered contradictions of … Continue reading →

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You

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

“Are we all equally sick? Is the difference only who lets the monster loose and who doesn’t?” – Police by Jo Nesbo I wonder. If I wasn’t me, would I like me? Why is it that as we grow older … Continue reading →

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Too Long.

Posted on April 15, 2017 by

“I’m either going to jump out of my skin or vibrate to pieces” – Once was lost by Mathew Iden All of my working life I’ve been a dedicated, hardworking employee. Loyal to the company. Did more than was required. … Continue reading →

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