Outsmarted by my radio

I've lived in this condo for 19 years. The living room has the only outside wall. Radio reception is not great. FM can be iffy, AM is not possible. The only clocks that set themselves are those connected to the internet. I have a little Sony clock radio that I've had for several years. In a normal house it would set itself. In my house, it does not.

Until last night. Before I went to bed, I set the time one hour back so that my alarm would go off at 6 as usual.

Imagine my confusion when the alarm went off at 5. Oops.

Oh well. I enjoyed an hour of NPR while lying in the dark. I'm ok with getting a head start on the day. I have work work that I really want to get done today and I need to take a walk and get brunch and still snag some weekend tv/knitting time.

Outsmarted by my radio

I've lived in this condo for 19 years. The living room has the only outside wall. Radio reception is not great. FM can be iffy, AM is not possible. The only clocks that set themselves are those connected to the internet. I have a little Sony clock radio that I've had for several years. In a normal house it would set itself. In my house, it does not.

Until last night. Before I went to bed, I set the time one hour back so that my alarm would go off at 6 as usual.

Imagine my confusion when the alarm went off at 5. Oops.

Oh well. I enjoyed an hour of NPR while lying in the dark. I'm ok with getting a head start on the day. I have work work that I really want to get done today and I need to take a walk and get brunch and still snag some weekend tv/knitting time.

Cardio and calories

I walked down to the market today for brunch. It was nice and cool and rainy. I walked under the viaduct and stayed dry. I am so going to miss that when they tear it down. It's nice in the rain but it's even nicer for shade when the sun is out. Sigh.

It was nearly dark between the gray of the rain and the early hour. I was the first and only customer until I was about ready to leave. I ate at Seatown which is quickly becoming a favorite spot. They have a newspaper for me. Good coffee in a carafe at the table. Outstanding service and a quite tasty menu.

This morning, for the first time, I used their restroom. They have two - unisex. I so approve. The one I used was also very pretty. This was part of the art on the walls.

Coming home I walked down first ave in the rain. It was nice and kept me cool. I got pretty soaked but I know, from experience, that I will dry out.

Time now to get a little work done. Oh and laundry.

Cardio and calories

I walked down to the market today for brunch. It was nice and cool and rainy. I walked under the viaduct and stayed dry. I am so going to miss that when they tear it down. It's nice in the rain but it's even nicer for shade when the sun is out. Sigh.

It was nearly dark between the gray of the rain and the early hour. I was the first and only customer until I was about ready to leave. I ate at Seatown which is quickly becoming a favorite spot. They have a newspaper for me. Good coffee in a carafe at the table. Outstanding service and a quite tasty menu.

This morning, for the first time, I used their restroom. They have two - unisex. I so approve. The one I used was also very pretty. This was part of the art on the walls.

Coming home I walked down first ave in the rain. It was nice and kept me cool. I got pretty soaked but I know, from experience, that I will dry out.

Time now to get a little work done. Oh and laundry.

DST Casualty

One of my favorite clocks is one that does not fend for itself. It's above the mantel and frustratingly hard to get back on the wall after you mess with it. Today I finally got it up there and then, an hour later, it came crashing down and hit the chicken and broke off her little chicken feet.

And scared the bejesus out of Betty who was napping in her fish house in front of the fireplace.

So off to Home Depot to procure some gorilla glue. The chicken is now in rehab waiting for her feet to heel so I can remove the tape, put her candle head back in and return her to her rightful place.

Good thoughts for the chicken heeling, plz. (Notice, she's not sacrificing her attitude during her rehabilitation. You go, chicken!)

DST Casualty

One of my favorite clocks is one that does not fend for itself. It's above the mantel and frustratingly hard to get back on the wall after you mess with it. Today I finally got it up there and then, an hour later, it came crashing down and hit the chicken and broke off her little chicken feet.

And scared the bejesus out of Betty who was napping in her fish house in front of the fireplace.

So off to Home Depot to procure some gorilla glue. The chicken is now in rehab waiting for her feet to heel so I can remove the tape, put her candle head back in and return her to her rightful place.

Good thoughts for the chicken heeling, plz. (Notice, she's not sacrificing her attitude during her rehabilitation. You go, chicken!)

today's basket

YELLOW bear is one ear, a face and a bow tie from the green chair. He will get there today.

today's basket

YELLOW bear is one ear, a face and a bow tie from the green chair. He will get there today.