Anyone else get something stuck in their mind and have to say it out loud to make it go away? "It rubs the lotion on its skin."

Lovely. #Canon #monochrome #moody #photography #bridge #architecture #Shiprock #NewMexico #winter #stencil #graffiti

Crossing the San Juan. #Canon #monochrome #moody #photography #bridge #architecture #Shiprock #NewMexico #winter A winter's walk across the bridge in Shiprock. Embracing the gloom.

See more of the story of Lybrook Elementary and the parents fighting for their children at the link: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/lock...

At a small school district in northwestern New Mexico, many Navajo parents cannot run for local school board or vote in the school district’s elections where their children go to school.

A Few Views. #Canon #landscape #nature #photography #outdoors #view #Shiprock #NewMexico #formation #TséBit'a'í While hiking, fishing, the Shiprock #monument is always visible near my stomping grounds. Here are a few photos taken at a nearby lake and out behind the property.

Nothing like waking up to a power outage. I need to invest in an old percolator for days like these. Currently heating water on the gas stove to pour over grounds in the coffee maker. Gotta have it though! No other options aside from driving to a town for coffee and I'm not doing that.

Independence Day's Eve, 2016. #Canon #monochrome #photography #StinsonBeach #California #summer #beach #scene #people #outdoors #ocean #Pacific On a whim, the folks and I travelled west to visit my brothers in California. The crowds were massive and freeways clogged but it was an enjoyable trip.

Searching for Walkers. #Canon #monochrome #photography #Shiprock #NewMexico #abandoned #structures A walk through Shiprock's inner section one winter day provided a moody tone. These rundown buildings used to stand near an intersection before finally being cleared after decades of neglect.

Round two of electrical work went well today. The restroom lights were flickering lately. After some ground level troubleshooting, I worked up enough nerve to climb into the attic. I had no idea what to look for but it seemed everything was tip top there. The problem was the fixtures in the ceiling.

I managed not to electrocute myself while replacing a worn out light switch earlier. Had fun figuring out what breaker switches controlled what lights and outlets throughout the house before. That took awhile. Running in and out of the house flipping switches and sticking the voltage indicator in

Days of the Backyard #Raptor. One day, a hen showed up at the house and decided to adopt our family and home. I built her a coop, fed her, and she started laying eggs. At first, I kept her in her coop since I didn't know if the pup would tolerate #Canon #photography #outdoors #chicken #hen #bird

Well, I'm done with another week. Time to catch up on the bullshit of the day (news) and start the weekend.

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The crockpot is one of my greatest allies. I load it up in the morning and don't have to worry about coming home to make dinner or wasting money on fast food. Definitely frees up time for other tasks.

It's painful watching the local news when the meteorologist's portion comes on. Fella repeatedly says, "umm....". Makes his forecasts seem quite untrustworthy.

Coffee, I am thankful for your presence in my life.

It's annoying dealing with two governments. There's the chaotic federal one and our current tribal administration who are just as wild at times. The driver at the senior center says the tribe didn't pay insurance for the tribal vehicles used by them. That means yesterday was the last day of meals on

Our little community now has some streetlights at major turnoffs. They became operational last evening. Kinda cool.

I worked at the fairgrounds during the state fair one year. They stiffed me a couple weeks' pay. We were supposed to pick up our checks but they had no record of me being employed there. The supervisors seemed a bit shady in hindsight. Luckily, I was able to make rent anyway.

I lived in Albuquerque twice from 2000-2007 and never really went to the balloon fiesta. I'd seen the balloons in the distance as I ran errands or commuted to work and school. I guess the anxiety made me avoid the crowds and traffic. I don't think I missed much though.

I hope I am finally in a position where I'll never have to visit Colorado ever again. Geographically beautiful with amazing wildlife. I'll miss that but not the dishonest bigots in authoritative positions.

The meeting went well and the folks I attended with weren't dangerous at all. I was relieved the facilitator let me leave earlier than them though. I had slight concerns I may be followed or tracked if they did have something in mind. I'm very happy we accomplished what was required.

I had a pleasant surprise at one of Pop's appointments the other day. His doctor and I got to talking about fishin' and I mentioned having a wicked craving for salmon lately. The doc just happened to have a huge fillet in a freezer and gave it to us. I baked it for dinner today and it was DELICIOUS!

Today should be fairly uneventful. I'm ready for that. Could be a pretty good day if nothing unexpected occurs.

Well, UPS decided to change my address on a delivery like I don't know where I live. I had them investigate. Instead of letting me know anything, they claimed I refused delivery and returned it back to the sender. What the hell is up with them these days?!

One of those days, I guess. It's been a struggle to get much done while I'm home. Pop's meal delivery never showed from the senior center either. Doggo's about the only consistent thing. She's so great.

Received an email that I'm supposed to have received a payment at noon but nothing's showed anywhere in the app. That's what set this adventure in motion.

Trying to get help from Venmo is a pain in the ass today. Virtual assistant/chatbot doesn't help at all. The phone options end up telling you to use the app. I finally decide to lie about the issue in the menu options and it says I'd be transferred to a rep. Been on hold for thirteen minutes now.

It's great waking up to notifications UPS delivered your package. Bullshit thing is they delivered it to an office in a city an hour away. Thanks again, UPS. Fucked up another delivery.

You don't know who's got violence in them nowadays. It's fucked up how I'm obligated to physically meet with people who might be that way. I tried setting it up via Zoom or Webex so I wouldn't have to worry but it's someone's bright idea to meet in person. I'm not feeling too great about it.

You don't know what every individual is goin' through at any given point in time either.

All this polarizing political talk will trigger someone who doesn't know where to draw the line as far as actions go. It's too bad things have gone this far.

Trippy how folks will message you they like your posts but don't actually hit the like button on them.

The highway improvement project is coming along great. They're installing streetlights at congested turnoffs, runoff channels for excessive rain, and turnout lanes and medians. I like it. Ought to be safer after these assholes stop speeding through though.

I saw some folks I know at a public place having a bite. I thought I'd say hi like there was nothing wrong with that. I got a chilly reception with one of them not even making eye contact. Is that a thing now?

I do so enjoy not having to travel to nearby towns for anything. I can actually get my chores done and have quality time with my pup. It's also not bad having some quiet time even if it's not for very long. I'll take what I can get.

Took Pop out for lunch today at a local restaurant. Guess the cooks were having a chaotic day since our orders took awhile longer than was ideal but the kind hostess let us have a free buffet while we waited for our takeout. Reckon the lunches will now be dinners this afternoon. That works.

Sometimes I wish I could just make everything okay for some folks.

Driving by that crash scene, I saw an elderly woman was driving one of the vehicles. Made me think that she was probably having a good day and now she has to deal with a wrecked car, insurance, police, finding a way home, etc. She didn't have external injuries, at least.

Well, I guess that was a little freaky. Initially, I was referring to my possible serial killer acquaintance that Dahmer show got me thinking about.

Nothing freaky today. Took Pop out for lunch and came home. The day felt kind of off so I didn't want to stay out very long. There was a wild collision involving three vehicles and a signal light at an intersection in Shiprock. Seeing that mess was confirmation to get back somewhere safe.

Shit, last times I tried to speak with him he answered his door with a pistol and I utility knife the time before. That was years ago. I don't need to know anyone like that so I stopped all contact.

Crazy. Decided to watch Dahmer on Netflix and it's got me thinking of someone I sort of know. Creepy, residence surrounded by junk, home trashed, and all acquaintances I've seen him with have died. Even folks I've met have asked if he's all there or a misogynist.

Googled Waylon Jennings tribute artists the other day. If I can't be one, I'd be down to hit up one of them's show sometime.

I was considering acquiring a drone for photography recently since I really can't go out hiking or exploring. Pop is a fall risk and there's no one around to watch him. I've also grown tired of the ground level perspective of my photos. A new view of everything would be pretty cool. Kind of wary of

Found a sleepy, little friend while watering the shrubs earlier.

Looks like the wind will be carrying the haze from the Grand Canyon wildfire this way today. It was surreal last evening with the red sun and moon. Those firefighters have a difficult operation. I hope they all stay safe and get to go home when it totally gets contained.

I had to suppress a chuckle the other day. A community health representative stopped in last week to visit Pop. He went on with his wartime travel stories while she checked his vitals. At the end she asked if he was talking about being in WW2. She thought he was that old.

Some weirdos have been fuckin' around with fireworks the last couple of days across the highway. Like every thirty seconds, a Black Cat pops. For hours. The occasional roman candle goes off also. I'm glad I'm not one of their immediate neighbors.