1225 - But Not Guaranteed

Leisurely breakfast
Planning a relaxing day—
Rain is predicted.
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1224 - Idle Thoughts VIII

The meal of summer:
Fresh pasta with pesto sauce.
And a glass of wine.

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Excuse me, Boss man,
Why do you not talk to me?
I don’t bite, you know!
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1223 - Be careful what you wish for.

Thank God it’s Friday!
One day closer to Monday

...and closer to death.

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Enjoy what you have.
There is only the present.
Make the most of it.
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1222 - I follow

Social media.
People come and people go,
It's not personal.
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1221 - Lunch

A lunch with a son,
It’s a quarterly catch-up:
Steak, salad and chips.
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1220 - Thoughts in the Car

A smokey city—
Climate denialists' gift
To the asthmatics.

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A pedestrian:
Clearly not wearing a bra.
Very generous.
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1219 - Idle Thoughts VII

It's hot and sticky
And just half way though summer—
Well, one lives in hope.

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The polls are not good,
But have no fear for next time—
Greed will win again.
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1218 - Sunday Ponderings

Ignorance is bliss?
Are you kidding me?
Why aren't you smiling?

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Confabulation—
The rewriting of stories
To fit the facts.

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What am I to do?
Existential confusion—
To fly or to fight?
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1217 - Idle Thoughts VI

Yes, you are pretty.
You may be beautiful too
But I don't know you yet.

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Seventy Seven Years.
You have earned your retirement
And a good farewell
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1216 - Meanwhile, back at the office...

Rude and small minded.
He is probably lonely­
But that is no excuse.

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"You've had a haircut!
And you hair is much shorter!"
Yes, that's what happens.
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