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Demeter

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61. Is it just me, or is the news and analysis way too scary, lately?

Sun Jul 28, 2013, 10:38 AM

Jul 2013

I'm having a hard time finding stuff that isn't alarming (as opposed to alarmist) or revealing previously hidden bad stuff that was previously scoffed at as "conspiracy theory--tin foil hatting"...

So, after I recover from the morning exercise (the papers were big, ugly, and heavy) and the Kid wakes up, we are going to see the new Wolverine flick. It's been a good summer for film, at least.

And then, I've got a garage full of inherited "stuff" to sort out. Yes, I emptied the storage shed on Friday! And once it's sorted and put to use, I should be able to walk through the garage again. (This car has never seen the inside of the garage in the 2 years I've had it...but I have hopes).

Time to get ready for winter. Prepare for lots of home-bound time...

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