Finally realized that Daylight Savings Time starts this weekend. Didn’t notice until now because this weekend is next month, but I had to flip over the calendar to write down a couple things and noticed the small print informing me that I’ll have to change the clocks. At least I didn’t find out about it on Sunday by waking up and noticing that the computer clock doesn’t match it’s less-savvy brother that hangs on the wall.
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A picture of people. Kinda rare around here, I guess. There always seems to be a cluster of kids watching the carp in the reflecting pool in the conservatory. I caught them all unawares, and the colors leapt out at me.
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Next up is a leaf that had fallen and been left. It was over eight inches across and well over a foot in length, and just laying there on a low concrete wall in the middle of the plants. I’m not sure why I find it as interesting as I do, but I like it.
In local news, the rain last night washed away the last of the snow in my yard. My property is now officially snow-free, so it’s time to start thinking about all the outside projects for the year. I’m hoping to get a patio and a retaining-wall built before Memorial Day, and then get the rest of the yard in shape once the construction is done. Plus the garden. I don’t think I’m going to try for more than that this year, but we’ll see how things go. And that’s about going to do it for today. I woke up a bit late with a head full of snot, so I don’t have more words for you. Seeya tomorrow.
- This article: Up With Grups, from New York Magazine, talks about
The Ascendant Breed of Grown-Ups Who Are Redefining Adulthood.
It’s about 40-year olds who act like they’re in their 20s. I resemble that comment. [kottke] - The St. Paul Smoking ban to start Friday, after the bars lost their court-battle to stop it. [press-patch]
- Northwest Airlines’ attempt to get out of its lease payments has people saying It’s time for MAC to stop coddling Northwest. Of course telling Northwest
No lease payment, no gates at the airport
would probably drive the airline out of business, but I’m not convinced that’s a bad thing. Sure, MSP would no longer be a hub, and there would be fewer non-stop flights out of here, but NWA hasn’t been doing travellers many favors. [press-patch] - It’s just about the start of a new baseball season, and Mallard Fillmore’s take made me laugh.
- Looking for a new Windows laptop? You should know about Another threat to privacy that’s being deployed. [claire]
