Picaresque

Picaresque is the adjective to describe writings about a common or low character who survives the pitfalls of life through luck or good fortune. My travels, interests, my animals, my photographs, my wonderful friends and family are featured.

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Location: Arapahoe, Wyoming, United States

(Note: Blogs read from bottom to top; scroll down for beginnings, scroll up for most current.) After 30 years in public administration and four degrees, as well as numerous workshops with luminaries in Education and Public Policy, life in a slower lane became a goal. Most recently I have done policy writing and consulting for the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes. Mostly, I am just coasting slowly and gently downhill these days-seeking joy where I can find it before the glorious ride ends.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Problem Solved

My modem had been stopping. So I downloaded a software update for the router. That has several improvements. But I forgot to adjust the timeout setting-the point at which the router decides I have fallen asleep or passed away and attends to other business. It was set at 15 minutes. These days I can't even scratch my ass in under 15 minutes, let alone post a blog item, so after laboring on my blog, I would push the post button and it would disappear. VERY frustrating. But the timeout is now set to a longer period and I can continue. I think.

I am recuperated from the reunion experience. I got too tired and a sinus infection came and I have been tired though the infection left. If the point of a reunion is to renew the bonds of family affection this one worked admirably. It worked on every level. It exceeded expectations for everybody. I am still smiling.

Life in the park has returned to normal. I have had visitors, went to Gary and Joyce's for burgers last night, walked Sheryl's dog while they went to Sebring, visited with Greg. He has been making money hand over fist down at Pop's. He bought a pressure washer and is quite handy at a lot of things. He has been washing roofs and driveways and the word of mouth has kept him hopping. They do other things to beautify a neighborhood of mostly aging people. They are popular.

Street Art in Lake Worth this weekend, and Ken's birthday tonight. My watch has died. I think I am going to Target for a spendy day.