Today’s news cycle has included quite a few articles (like this from WaPo) about the Trump rally that was interrupted as a couple of attendees passed out. The reports focus on the seemingly bizarre behavior of the candidate, who played deejay and “swayed and bopped” on stage for nearly 45 minutes.
I’m quite against Trump and the Republican Party this election, but I didn’t immediately smirk at this. Something that happened near me recently made me pause and consider the room, so to speak.
Yesterday I finished reading If You Can’t Take the Heat by Michael Ruhlman. Today I wrote a blog post about how much I enjoyed this teen/YA novel and why I liked the Cleveland references. 📚
More enjoyable live music this weekend at Cat’s Cradle: First the energetic reggae-jam-rock collective The Hourglass Kids (with the frenetic Appalachian thrashers Bongfoot) Friday, then the young brother-sister group The Wildmans (with Appalachian Americana singer Dori Freeman Saturday.
Right about now, on the other side of the planet from where I’m sitting (Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A.), Mereva Timante is getting married in Port Vila, the capital of the Republic of Vanuatu.
Mereva was just a small child of 2 when Erin and I arrived on the island of Paama as U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in 1997. Her father and mother, Noel and Leah, hosted us during the two-month training period and then, when we returned to Liro Village as our assignment, they became our constant friends and teachers.
That fun wine tasting the other night? Turns out to have been a Covid spreading session, too. At least 4 people, including my wife, got the virus. I’ve got the slightest of sore throats, so maybe I have it, too, though I did get the flu shot yesterday so my immune system might be a bit confused.
For dinner tonight, I made Peppers Stuffed with Feta (Piperies Gemistes me Feta), one of my favorite recipes from the once-great Saveur Magazine. I used poblano peppers from Carrboro Farmers Market.
Found what I wanted at the Carrboro Farmers Market this morning - roselle calyxes. Will make syrup today and family will enjoy it in seltzer throughout the winter.
Played soccer this morning. Now watching soccer as I make another batch of hot sauce - in the garage so house doesn’t fill with fumes. Later I will walk the annual Carrboro Music Festival.
There’s a member of Micro.blog community that I would like to contact for help on something sensitive regarding a family member in his city. I can’t find a direct way via the web (i.e., no email and I’m not on Facebook). I don’t think M.b has a ‘direct message’ feature. Do I have options?
Off soon to see Ed Sheeran and others at Duke’s centennial Founder’s Day Celebration and Concert. Erin and I loved Sheeran’s duet with Andrea Bocelli, which I blogged about here.
A morning microcast to explain my latest blog post on the Zuiker Chronicles (A list of profiles I’ve written) and the writing goals that are in my 5-year “vivid vision.”
Solsbury o’clock! This Friday I’m listening to Peter Gabriel’s anthem on my headphones as I ride the elevator down from my office. Another good week of worn done.
Who in the Micro.blog community is using the Sidebar.js to include your microblog posts in the sidebar of your main web site (per Help Center here)? I’d like to do this and would appreciate examples.
Just as my head hit the pillow and I fell asleep last night—after an engaging day at work—a pack of coyotes woke me with their barking and whining. They were out by the chicken coop but the 4 hens were alive and well this morning.
Bed time for me. I looked outside to see if the clouds had cleared, if the full moon was visible. Sure enough, high above, big, bright except for the small part at the top: a partial eclipse. So cool.
We’ve had nearly two inches of rain in the last 24 hours, according to one site I just checked. I know that it’s been raining all day. My brother down in Wilmington has had much more. He’s safe. We’re dry. I’m hoping to see turtles tomorrow.
