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23rd August, 2026.Right … one of those things is going back!I had a delivery turn up from Amazon, yesterday.With, believe it or not, no actual problems.Remind me to send Jeff Bezos a ‘Thank You’ note.But one item — the DVD I’d ordered — didn’t have the extra I was expecting.So back it goes.I’ll be complaining about that, though.As … ?I’ve two post offices near me: one in the local Londis, another
22nd August, 2026: The Russian Flag.It’s officially the case that a man in need of an Amazon delivery … is going to expect a dog’s dinner!At least, they are: if that man is me!Yep: I’ve got some stuff due from Amazon.And given the mess they’ve made of the last few deliveries?I’m expecting another one.A complimentary thing is nice … unless it’s a complimentary cock-up … ~≈🐓≈~On a more
21st August, 2026.It’s official: it’s Pay Day.And the most exciting day of the week.And … ?I’m going to be bored out of my skull.Doing chores, going shopping and paying bills.Is now a good time to say ‘Ho-hum’?Ho … … … hum … !~≈⌘≈~At any rate … ?I’ve reviewed another episode of For All Mankind: and thought you’d like to see the video … I hope it gets a few views!~≈⇪≈~Let’s move on.
18th August, 2026.“The Sirens of Titan”.The Introduction.It’s Tuesday.And … ?There’s a Genius playlist going on in the background.One that includes Harold Faltermeyer’s “Axel F”, if you were curious.To top things off … ?There’s sausages cooking as well.A body has to eat, you know: especially if it’s planning what I’m planning.Yep: it’s Tuesday.So, once I’ve eaten, I’m going to be watching “The
20th August, 2026: the 1812 Overture.Technology can be a mixed bag, can’t it?We see death cause by climate change related pollution, we see cybercrime, we see lord knows what else … But also see a lot of good: you’ll probably find more than I could, I’m sure.You’ll also probably see sill artwork, generated with AI.The fact I — after a conversation with a friend — used ChatGPT to generate the
19th August, 2026.It’s officially official: it’s Wednesday morning,And … ?And it’s rained overnight!Hopefully?We’ll get a bit more of that.After two months of heatwaves, we need it.~≈☔️≈~Let’s move on. Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with Debbi scoring five out of five, and Mum on two.Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?Here they are,
18th August, 2026.OK: it’s Tuesday.And, bar watching For All Mankind, tonight?I’m fully expecting the day to be two things.One?Quiet.Two … ?Not rain: despite being as overcast as it’s possible to be, without being the planet, Venus!The sooner it does?The sooner I can complain about it!~≈🌧️≈~You possibly aware I’ve worked in the pub trade: so keep an interested eye on the industry.I’m as aware as
17th August, 2026.Yes: it’s Monday.Which means I’m off to my weight management class, again.My weight was up, last week.So, hopefully?I’ll have lost some!~≈⚖️≈~Good lord, Hay Panetierre’s died: at thirty-six!I remember her from the series, Heroes: where she played the cheerleader, Claire Benet.OK, I don’t know her from much, beyond that.But hearing about her death is saddening.Especially the
16th August, 2026.OK: it’s officially Sunday, I’ve started typing this post at 8·15 … and it looks like today is going to be overcast.Which would make a pleasant change, I think.Or, at least, take the edge off of the persistent heat.I can only hope the rain the BBC’s weather page is predicting for Tuesday, turns up.The rain is going to be much needed.~≈☁️≈~There’s possibly a universe where I’d
15th August, 2026.It is, quite definitely, Saturday.And?The day after Friday.And … ?They day after the the government sent out an official alert: warning us not to start fires.That’s possibly timely.Even with the constant news of heatwaves, and wildfires, there’s going to be someone who has a barbecue.~≈🚨≈~Right … You’re aware I watch TV: and review some of the things I see.I’ve not
11th August, 2026.“No Sudden Moves”.The Introduction.OK … music … It’s Tuesday: so, as I write this, I’ve got a Genius playlist playing in the background.Complete with PIL’s “This Is Not A Love Song” at full pelt.Which I’ve not listened to for a while: so it’s good to hear it, again.It’s almost as good to hear Spandau Ballet’s “Chant №1”: the song that’s come up next.All of that is beside
14th August, 2026: The Falklands.OK … I know social media sites have to fund themselves with adverts.I know it has to be done.But … ?I object to repeated adverts.I’ve had dozens of adverts for hooky external hard drives, for example.More recently … ?I’ve had a lot of adverts for a brand of refillable roll-on deodorant.I with the algorithm would lay off.My armpits aren’t that bad.And there’s only
13th August, 2026: International Left Handers Day.Right: did I mention I was at the dentist, yesterday?I was at the dentist, yesterday.For an appointment with the dental hygienists, rather than the dentist.It went well enough.My only complaint?I used my dentists student hygienists: who’ve always come across as competent.And who, up until now, have been free to those of us on benefits.Until
12th August, 2026.OK: I’m going to have to double check things, before I make introductory videos.Yes: I’m off to the dentists, today.But, no: that’s not when the eclipse is.My appointment’s two.And the eclipse starts around 18·20.Ho … … … hum!~≈☾≈~I had a newspiece float across my time line, a day or two ago.This one.It’s a piece that tells us how an unnamed user had bought a copy of the
