Author: diogenesoftherifle

https://youtu.be/_sh0uvYeZDU?si=MyRpNhAkZ-kX8psk and its not all that he is saying, but what he doesn't say. There is one 'religion' that does not fit that bill of Honesty, Love of life, respect,,, He doesn't mention any one religion by name,* but by definition he excludes one in particular (and many historically extinct ones)  And any that have … Continue reading Sonday wrap up and words from a wise man

Well, Da did his share and took good care of the babbies; fed em, gave 'em 'Good boy' pats, (or in the case of Mama, 'good Gurl',,,)   BUT, I had to make an vet appointment for Cozzie as soon as I got in.   He has an abcess on his chest from those bite wounds.  I … Continue reading Home again,,, burnt up and not just from heat

Harder than projected, lots more rock involved than anticipated.  SO, we are here for another night, and will wrap up tomorrow.   And it was just as hot as the day  before,,,   SO far, no one has fallen out.  Been some cases where we forced the potential victim to sit it out and cool down, but … Continue reading Extended

I'm spending a few minutes winding down from that mess I kinds sorta created by being a nice guy. Took Burnout to Chinese for dinner after we came back to the hotel from the worksite. NEVER AGAIN.    No decorum, No manners, Left me sitting at the table a couple of times with no clue where … Continue reading Nope, won’t be offerin’ that again

as one of my Kayaky Compadres said "Feels like we are working on the Devils backporch".  Its FRELLIN HOT!!! like 108 index, and where we are, ZERO SHADE,,, two more days of it.   Bossman passed out cash for "eatin' " this morning, and once we were situated on the job and things were starting, HE … Continue reading Away from home,,,

Came home, usual routine, fed kids, unwinding from the day, trying my best to keep cool, and not emotionally, but physically: Its HOT! It's MUGGY! Then Elb's runs in the house and I realize I hear a cacophany of Dawgums, and it doesn't sound like play.  I rush out on the porch, bottle rocket and … Continue reading ANGER!  PURE ANGER! (updated )

The Monkey and The Way of Zen I know, I know,,, y'all ain't into that Buddhist stuff, Don't need to be, but I would bet even the most Stoic of y'uns could find a thing or three to take from this little read. And I would bet there is some younger version of you runnin'bout … Continue reading Book Review time