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I’m just a 40-something bearded guy trying to get a fresh start.
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I will swing my axe, don’t let the flames go down

Shawshank, August 9, 2021

See that? That’s my little patch of grass. I’ve been watering this little patch of grass for a few days. I think it’s rained maybe 3 times since June. We’re in a drought. But thankfully, it rained here last night. In fact, it’s supposed to rain pretty much all day….

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Well, do you know about the thin line to madness?

Shawshank, August 8, 2021

Good morning everyone! Happy Sunday. I was up briefly at 6:40, just to see what time it was. When the alarm went off twenty minutes later – my first thought was wow the 20 minutes went fast. It did. But I got up anyways. Brushed my teeth, and got dressed….

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And you come over and start up a conversation with just me

Shawshank, August 7, 2021

Good morning party people. We’ve made it to Saturday! The coffee is brewing, and I actually have chores today. Technically, I’ve double booked myself today. I told NewGirl if anyone comes in and wants their furniture, to call me and I’ll come by and move the goods for them and…

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This is the song that never ends – it goes on and on my friends

Shawshank, August 6, 2021

Good morning! Hap hap happy Friyay! We made it people! It’s all down hill from here. A quick little jaunt to the office and suddenly it’s 5 pm. And it’s the weekend! If only time worked that way. Amirite? You know the drill. Coffee is brewing and the news is…

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Baby, when you kiss me, you know I’m drinking whiskey

Shawshank, August 5, 2021

So, yesterday. Yesterday morning, after moving my plants around outside, I was coming back inside while trying to dodge a wasp or something, the top of my foot connected with the bottom of the screen door. That hurt. My foot was somewhat stiff all day. It’s cool I can deal…

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Somebody up there’s lookin’ out for a sinner like me

Shawshank, August 4, 2021

Morning. Happy Wednesday everyone. The weekend is getting closer and closer, isn’t it? It’s a gray day out, but the birds are singing. We have another air quality alarm day here due to the wild fires a couple of provinces over. The coffee is brewing, and I’m dressed and ready…

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On This Day

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    • Sometimes you tell the day by the bottle that you drink
  • 2 years ago...
    • I ain't an angel, you ain't heaven-sent
  • 3 years ago...
    • Don't stop me 'cause I'm having a good time, having a good time
  • 4 years ago...
    • And all you hear are the rusty breezes pushing around the weathervane Jesus
  • 5 years ago...
    • If you wanna see Heaven, brother, here's your chance

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