Had Andrew and Katey over for dinner yesterday after the victory at Marie's soccer game, the first for them. Made lemon garlic mushroom pasta, a simple dish that was enjoyed by all. Typically I sit mute while Judy and Andrew battle out the cultural issues of the day. Katey's friend finished well her age group 36th in a field of 350 in the 35 and older category. They have been fast friends since they were 3.
Sorry about all the TV reviews of late but not doing much else. Completed "Time" a 3 episode Britbox series about life in prison and the torment and redemption of the main character played by Sean Bean. You can pick it up if you subscribe to Amazon Prime. Also started "Maid" a new Netflix series about complicated interpersonal relationships, financial struggle and abuse. Not a light hearted but true story based on autobiography. This one is definitely worth a look.
Sunday mornings when I wake up and breakfast is completed and the laundry is in process, I try to check out some of the feature based shows on the regular networks. It's the only time on CBSN that there are not speech making Senators or commentators explaining T*ump's latest moves to fire up his base.
They picked up a documentary called "Bring Your Own Brigade". It's an overview and detailed account of the most recent wild fires in the western states, mainly the little town of Paradise. I learned a lot about this subject. The clear cutting of timbers by logging companies was replaced by dense planting of new trees. This density and the hyper dry conditions that exist is the volatile fuel for these fires. Some are caused by human intervention and some by lightening strikes. The village council refused to enact any measures to try to save homes even a plan that would remove vegetation from within 5 feet of the dwellings. The fire official pleaded at the meeting for this most simple of measures but it was voted down.
Amidst all the fires and loss of homes and property in Paradise, there is a guy that has opened his home to strangers that are now homeless. They bought small trailers and campers for the newcomers to put on the site. He too did not want to change anything but seemed like a good person. His dying mother stays with this tribe that includes his siblings. Her pain is manageable by the consumption of cannabis cookies and the hugs of her children.
Had a morning brightening call from Paxton in Grand Rapids. He is a chipper guy going swimming at the Y today in Grand Rapids.
Thats it for now.
stay safe
Great read!
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