Monthly Archives: October 2017

Some Selected All Hallows’ Eve Imagery

Posted on October 31, 2017 by jeroljohnson

Stay safe tonight, stay warm, and get as many calories as you can

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For Everyone Who Isn’t Here

Posted on October 23, 2017 by jeroljohnson

I stumbled upon this while digging through YouTube. I remember watching it live on TV and from Roger’s dedication through the end I was pretty much a quivering mess. It’s such a magnificent and emotional performance. I totally become lost … Continue reading →

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The Chill of Late Fall

Posted on October 21, 2017 by jeroljohnson

Yesterday was a fine fall day. 75 degree high with hardly any wind. I took this photo, strung up orange/purple lights on the shrubs in front of the house, strung more solar lights on the deck out back, tended to … Continue reading →

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Most Things Decay in a Matter of Days

Posted on October 20, 2017 by jeroljohnson

I’m drifting into a Porcupine Tree kick right now. They were one of my favorite bands in the late 90s/early 00s and I played their music constantly. The last couple albums were mediocre and band leader/chief songwriter Steven Wilson did … Continue reading →

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Taking a Knee to Take a Stand

Posted on October 18, 2017 by jeroljohnson

I had thought of getting back into watching the NFL this season. The Vikings are showing some promise and I was getting cajoled to participate in the NFL pool I was active in for over a decade. But it soured. … Continue reading →

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Caturday – The Long and The Stubby of It

Posted on October 13, 2017 by jeroljohnson

The weather has changed from the lovely warmth of early fall to those nasty late fall temperatures with their hints of more nasty to come. The cats have made the decision that being house cats for the next several months … Continue reading →

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RIP to a True Craftsman

Posted on October 12, 2017 by jeroljohnson

I’m a little late on this one but it was a damn hard one to process. I expected him to be eternal, like Dylan. Then again, smoking a pack or two a day when you’re in your mid-sixties isn’t a … Continue reading →

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User Failure

Posted on October 8, 2017 by jeroljohnson

  I had a chapter for the book that was taking me forever. It went one way and then another in February and March. I went back to it this summer and finally got it right. Problem solved. A few … Continue reading →

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Hefner is a Land of Contrasts

Posted on October 7, 2017 by jeroljohnson

I’m a bit behind in my posts so I’ll be doing a few this weekend. Let’s start with Hugh Hefner’s passing first because it’s a pretty problematic RIP. Pros: Hef changed the culture with his singular vision, advancing the idea … Continue reading →

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