Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Random updates

Time for some random updates.


Here is the Wu-Wei gate I think I previously mentioned. Designed by me, built by Ron Ferrell, who also provided guidance about what can and cannot be done with welded steel.

The garage has been exterior stained and sealed, and foam insulation sprayed inside.


I hope we'll have drywall and electrical outlets installed soon.

I had the gas meter moved a couple of weeks ago so it's no longer in the middle of the back yard.

Meanwhile, I have designated my master bedroom the Very Dark Room and have made it largely lightproof with a combination of drapes, blinds and brown builders paper. During broad daylight, this room is about as dark as a movie theater. I now spend most of the day here. I may turn on a lamp and read, but mostly I sit in the dark and listen to music (as shown at right).

I spend a lot of time on Facebook these days, which fulfills my limited need for social contact.

That's about it. When I'm hungry I eat, and when I'm tired I sleep. I'm a man who has no more business.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Wednesday, I guess

It's getting harder and harder to think, to organize, to make plans. I don't know if it's retirement that's dulled my wits or old age.