Swinged Cat
"South Dakota is a swinged cat, better than she looks."
Tag: hail
Ventriloquist Cricket
Have you ever seen the Breaking Bad episode titled “Fly”? If so, you have a pretty good idea how my day went at work on Monday. To summarize briefly, “Fly” involves Walt White’s failed attempt to catch a fly that is buzzing around the… Continue Reading “Ventriloquist Cricket”
Capturing Lightning
Tropical Storm Cristobal will make landfall today, and I don’t know how to feel about that. I’m not referring to the high storm surge and possible destruction it will cause throughout the Gulf states. Of course those are bad; thanks again for yet another… Continue Reading “Capturing Lightning”
This Old Sardine Can
I hope you’re enjoying your three-day weekend! Unless you’re reading this in a country that doesn’t celebrate Memorial Day. In which case…happy just-Monday. It’s been a busy few days. Knowing we were tackling a major project, I wanted to ease into the weekend, so… Continue Reading “This Old Sardine Can”
And then all hail broke loose…
I’ve said it before, though never using a fruit analogy: the weather here is bananas. Take Tuesday, for instance. Our day started out quietly enough; we decided to go for a hike along the Sunday Gulch Trail in Custer State Park. Can I just… Continue Reading “And then all hail broke loose…”
I Don’t Give a Damn for the Same Old Played Out Scenes
I’m sitting in our apartment on a rainy, cool Saturday afternoon in Rapid City, listening to records and enjoying a Fernson tart ale. Our friend Heidi commented that it’s funny we had to move to South Dakota in order to experience rain. No kidding!… Continue Reading “I Don’t Give a Damn for the Same Old Played Out Scenes”
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