This sort of thing will be included in my eventual volume, The Way of the Inefficient Gardener.

The chat couldn't have happened if I'd got a proper tree stake order from the store. I spent 20 minutes finding a stick. But who is happiest? I, or the man searching Lowe's?

Go now, you are wise.

All my parents cousins were "Aunts" and "Uncles" to us, as we're their best friends, and our godparents... this is so stupid.

... several burglaries and her father was a Navy Master-at-Arms (military police), so she was uncomfortable leaving anything unlocked, even when we'd step out for a quick walk.

I usually assume something like that: different frame of reference.

It's always a matter of different priors, right? I assume different life experiences, and that can include infosphere, career, friends and family...

Before I got married, I left my house/car unlocked all the time. I grew up in an open house that friends just walked into. My wife had experienced...

I am in a constant state of preplanning...

My friend and I were talking about this last week. No more social media, just BBS for folks that know each other. Maybe some blogs.

I am most familiar with Ur thanks to Sid Meyers Civilization

Reminded me of this SNL skit... which is utter chaos, but hilarious take on beanie babies
youtu.be/zatUernhzNw?...

Hell no

I hope you are enjoying the UK! Great show yesterday!