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My thoughts released; a mind set free |
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These pages contain my thoughts, from meandering ideas and persuasions to deep cerebrations and serious mentations. Why, for what purpose? To release my mind and set creativity free. Somewhere inside the constraints of my mind dwells a writer, a poet, an artist who paints with words. In here I release those constraints and set the artist free. Perhaps, lost somewhere in the depths of thought, is a story or a poem, waiting to be written. 
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| I couldn't sleep last night for some reason so I read a bit and finally successfully went to bed a little after two this morning. I did manage to sleep in until almost ten, so a pretty good night. After a cup of coffee, I saw I had missed a phone call from the garage that's doing the oil change on my truck. They are also testing the charging system because the battery keeps draining. No message was left, so I enjoyed a second cup of coffee and called back. The truck was done and ready to pick up. Oil, filters, lube, all that stuff was taken care of, as well as a general vehicle inspection. The battery was at fault so he had replaced it, the alternator was working fine, and everything looked good except. I always cringe when my mechanic says except. Anyway, I was right to cringe, the left front wheel bearing is a tad loose. It's not bad—yet, but it's just a matter of time before it starts making noise and starts vibrating. How much? About $600.00! That's just a ballpark guess, it could be a bit higher, and possibly a bit lower. The good news is, he thinks it will get us by until spring, but he recommends we don't take it on any long road trips until after it's fixed. I stopped at the butcher shop on my way home and picked up five pounds of beef fat and a couple of nice chicken breasts. The chicken was for chicken noodle soup, homemade from scratch. My wife is still down with the Yuck (sinus cold or something) and she wanted some. The beef fat, fresh, is for melting down for tallow. I've been reading up on some benefits of frying in beef tallow, but to buy the stuff is kind of crazy expensive, and I can't find it close to home. So, After getting home I proceeded to trim up the fat, cut it into small pieces, and put it inn the dutch oven to melt down. Next, it was time to start making some homemade soup. Then, while the soup stewed and the fat simmered, I washed up dishes and my mess in the kitchen. I did take a few breaks in there to pop in and out of here, but other than that, it's been a busy day. But, I have about a gallon of beef tallow and the soup turned out scrumptious. We are fed, the dogs are fed, the dishes are pretty much all washed, and I'm pretty much beat. |
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