And we’re off. The boat moves slowly away from the quay. The safety video is mildly irritating. Some bloke pretending to be a pirate. It’s almost on a par with that BA safety vid which really used to get on my tits. The one with lots of celebs. That was supposed to be funny....
Ampeater Music is a website devoted to bridging the gap between unsigned (or just plain underexposed) artists and music lovers everywhere. Every day we feature a different artist on what we call The Ampeater Review. Each fea
Early morning slot in the conservatory for the first time this year. A ginger cat was sitting on the table outside for a while until distracted by something in the garden. It looked at me but showed no fear. Used to people. The birds are chirping away happily. The lawn needs a cut. ...
Each describes the concept of fastening one thing to another in a slightly different way and gives rise to diverse solutions. “Adhere,” by contrast, has only four hyponyms. Action words, the centerpiece of most goals, often have hyponyms. Each hyponym hints at a more specific way to ...
I first attempt to purchase matches, but they have none as they don’t sell cigarettes (due to a recent underage sale); why they still have lighters given that explicitly stated reason is beyond me. Next stop is the library, where I write a brief post noting my rattlesnake encounter ...
Then send the merchandise back to the U.S. and sell it as if the labor cost was still the going American labor rate. Another reason why your neighbors down the street are out of work. Mexican slave labor is being used. It is essentially 21st century plantation owners running slave shops...
Always be willing to talk. Because it is a dance, you should be ready to sway slightly. A decent home is waiting for your old car, and everyone appreciates a good bargain. The paperwork should be prepared before the end. If the documentation is lacking, it will ruin the atmosphere. ...
Join gas station loyalty programs: Fantastic, now I have another card to lose in my wallet. Combine errands: Oh, you mean the errands I already combine because I can’t afford two trips in this economy? Inflate your tires: Sure, I’ll do that right after I’ve inflated my life savings...
He turned slightly, crooking his knee upon the seat, and stretched his arm along the back as he rested his other on the steering wheel. “You motioned me to go ahead,” he lifted his hand above him, demonstrating. “And then, when I pulled forward, you hit the gas.” ...
An audiobook is read by one person and it does take some getting used to. But Sapiens is an interesting read, with just the right amount of repetition to stick and sice I started that, I started ironing again too! And… audible.fr is slightly cheaper per month, if you don’t care ...