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Perpetual Ruminations

by TJ says, "keep on keeping on!"

Rated: 13+ · Book · Personal · #1921220

My thoughts released; a mind set free

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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BƖųҽyҽʐ 🤍

a day ago
In response to "We Did Both"

I bet you paid more for less quality food, too! How disappointing.

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Jim

a day ago
In response to "We Did Both"

Hey TJ, I know my tastes when dining out have changed a lot in the last 25 years. I remember we used to love Red Lobster, now you'd have a hard time getting me near one. When I first started traveling, we dined at National Chains for the most part. Somewhere along the way we discovered dining local, and how good it was. Comparing national chain service and food to local service and food was no comparison. Local is so much better!

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Lazy Writer est 4/24/2008

a day ago
In response to "We Did Both"

Sounds like a good day..we'll except for the chicken fries! Glad you enjoyed your day out.

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BƖųҽyҽʐ 🤍

Feb 9, 2026 at 12:11am
In response to "I Smoked Today"

I like the way this post ended.

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sǝlɹɐɥƆ

Feb 8, 2026 at 10:25pm
In response to "I Smoked Today"

This is not the way I expected this post to go.

Sounds delicious!

~Lifelessons~

Feb 6, 2026 at 5:55pm
In response to "Beautiful Sunrise"

I totally agree with you! Winter I tend to stay up late and read. The summer grabs me! I love the garden and the night-time fires. I tend to wake up earlier in the summer. I guess want the early mornings and watch the birds in the feeder. Have my coffee, and watch the sun rise. These are the moments I truly treasure.
We do need less sleep as we get older. The afternoon naps on those days with blizzards, or the scorching heat is fine by me.
Enjoy!
~Lifelessons~

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Beholden

Feb 6, 2026 at 11:03am
In response to "Beautiful Sunrise"

I was always told that we need less sleep when we get older. Now that I am exactly that, I can testify that it's at least partially true. I reckon I get about six hours of sleep a night, whereas I know we're supposed to need eight.

What is really different is that the young, whether they need lots of sleep or not, can exist for a time on very little sleep at all. There comes a day when they pay for burning the candle at both ends, but we oldies have faded long before we get to the same stage.

The one area where oldies beat the youth is in timing the hour of awaking. Generally speaking, we get up ridiculously early in the morning. For many years now, I have been up and about by 5:00 am.

But I'll admit I don't usually watch the dawn. Too deeply involved in the computer by then.

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Lazy Writer est 4/24/2008

Feb 6, 2026 at 2:36am
In response to "Meltdown"

Sounds like you are keeping busy. I dont like cold thata why i live in the south. Stay warm while you are out!

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TJ says, "keep on keeping on!"

Feb 5, 2026 at 9:05pm
In response to "Meltdown"

Jim

thank you. I hope that in the days to come you'll also be doing better.

Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026

kind of, he's a Husky!

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Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026

Feb 5, 2026 at 8:51pm
In response to "Meltdown"

Max is one of the dogs, I hope?

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February 8, 2026 at 10:11pm

#1107917

I Smoked Today

I was a smoker, but I quit just about a year ago. I used nicotine pouches, tobacco-free, to help with the cravings, but when I went in for surgery, I stopped using the pouches as well. All in all, I did well, but I still have the desire to enjoy a cigar now and then.

Today it was almost 40^oF outside, but a bit windy. Behind the house, on the patio, the wind was blocked pretty well, so I decided to go out and smoke. I had prepped a nice pork roast and four pork chops yesterday, just lightly seasoning them with salt and pepper.

I set up my camp-shower to block the wind, then fired up my portable wood pellet smoker, put the fresh pork on the rack, and let the smoking commence. I let them smoke at 225 degrees for three hours, then turned the heat down to 180 degrees for another three hours.

While the pork was in the smoker, I put some beef short ribs in the slow cooker. These were purchased at the local meat market back in December. I purchased one package because I didn't know how good they would be. Once home, I used my own seasoning rub on them, then slow-smoked them. Once they were well smoked, I put them in the freezer for a later date; today was that day. I wish I had purchased a few more packages; they turned out terrific.

So, to wrap up this entry, it was nice out today, so I went out on the patio and smoked. I smoked a pork shoulder roast and four pork chops. They are currently in the refrigerator. If we don't cook any of the smoked pork up tomorrow, I'll put it in the freezer for another day.

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