Chatter
When the alarm goes off in the morning, I’m often already awake. If not, I never use the snooze button though.
2.15 pm, Sunday. The sun is out, and I’m outside sitting on my patio with a mug of lemon balm tea (just makes a change from coffee, and I’ve had 4 mugs already). I think a beer might be a good idea next…
No, the heating is not on here. The thermostat is still one degree about the threshold! In any case, It’s not cold. I’m sitting here, at my desk, in t-shirt and shorts.
It’s a lazy Sunday morning. Coffee and toast, and a little reading and writing to start the day off.
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” __Buddha
England in the Middle Ages: If a criminal is at large, he is summoned to the county court. If he fails to appear four times, he is declared an outlaw on the fifth occasion. Thereafter he may be beheaded on sight. (source: Ian Mortimer - The Time Travelers Guide to Medieval England)
Chic-fil-A. It’s just another ordinary fast food restaurant. I can’t figure out why so many people rave about the food—unless they just want to promote a business that they perceive as sharing their political views. That’s the only thing that makes sense to me.
From Readwise: I also have highlights emphasizing values like equality, social justice, and skepticism toward unchecked corporate privatization or greed for the few at the expense of the many.
From Readwse: My collection of saved notes reflects a strong critical eye toward conservative leadership—such as tracking criticisms of Tory governance and policies—as well as an affinity for social-democratic ideas, worker solidarity, and public services like the NHS.