We spent all weekend goodbye-ing then forgot to leave. More beach time, because Annie indulges my every whim. We've been so busy not leaving that I haven't had the energy to yoo-hoo.
This was my cousin, Jennifer.
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"See? Guantanamo security isn't so ... "
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| We still don't understand the mystery of Woodhenge. |
The next day:
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| I call him "Big Bill." |
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| I call him "Jack Webb." |
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| He is not an albatross, but it's good luck to photograph him. |
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| It's super-good luck to be photographed with a pelican, whose beak can hold more than his belican. |
It's always good luck to hang out with my friend, Tammy.
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| "Faster-than-light neutrinos? I'm skeptical." |
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| "Yet, relativity is no longer orthodoxy." |
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| "Let's just enjoy the van der Waal forces." |
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| "See, Roxi? Hydrogen bonding!" |
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| "Oooh, look! Water! Does this hat make my butt look big?" |
Later that evening, my old friend (John) and his wife (Kim) made us a delicious Thai dinner. Yessir, we really Thaied one on. They live on a pond and have ducks who knock at their back door. This was one night they had Ducks knocking on their front door, too. John and Kim, it was a pleasure and WHY OH WHY didn't I take your pictures? The conversation was too interesting and I forgot. I blame you.
Here's a thought about anxiety. If you don't full-time, you might think there's nothing to be anxious about. But, some ducks are naturally anxiety-prone and will find things to worry about even when waters are calm and bugs are plentiful. John showed me a yoga posture that helps with anxiety by forcing deep, diaphragmatic breathing. It started helping immediately. Yay! Ducks don't
like to paddle constantly. I found
this page that describes it, but if you've just ordered your senior coffee in McDonald's and they forgot your cream, easing the stress with the crocodile pose is going to get you more attention than you paid for. Just notice how your breath flows, and breathe deeply wherever you are. You'll unclench faster than you can say
Dr. Young's Ideal Rectal Dilators.
We tried to leave Lake City yesterday, but our caliper stuck and we didn't make it to the city limits. We used
Lamb's Automotive, and we liked them a lot. Took the Big Duck in this morning for more maintenance we've been putting off. While we're here, you know.
It is our earnest and honest intention to leave Florida on Thursday.
