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Random Thoughts that don’t fit anywhere

Reappraisal

Posted on 04/26/2020 by Andrew Reynolds

Once, in another life time I was having lunch with my father. I’d just been laid off and the manufacturing industry I worked in was collapsing with no sign it would ever recover. He listened, bought my meal, and gave … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Driveway Gardening

Posted on 04/22/2020 by Andrew Reynolds

We’ve expanded our driveway garden with a new raised bed: The driveway here is huge – enough room for four cars. Since we only have two, we’ve taken one space to expand the veggie garden. The other bed: We should … Continue reading →

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Day 39

Posted on 04/19/2020 by Andrew Reynolds

Years from now will our grandchildren be telling their grandchildren? “Yes, I remember the days when you didn’t have to wear a mask to go to the store.” I wonder what stories will be told, “… and then my kids … Continue reading →

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Rainy Writing

Posted on 04/05/2020 by Andrew Reynolds

It’s April. It should be sunny in California. There should be puffy clouds, puppies, bunnies, and ducklings floating in the blue. There should be smells of fresh grass. There should be a gentle breeze bringing the hope of spring. Instead, … Continue reading →