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Looking out my Backdoor: Never a dullish moment

In quiet desperation, this morning I joined the ranks of those who cut their own hair. Using nail scissors. I do not recommend it.

If anyone should ask, I’ll say my favorite hairdresser trimmed it — she’s blind and used a machete.

Wind sifts a daily cup of dust through the screens into my casita during these dry days. I scan the sky for clouds, an exercise in futility, while grabbing the mop for the frequent cleanup. I vigorously shake the mop before I take it inside the house. Mop shaking is also known as Scorpion Patrol. Today’s wildlife, a tiny black lizard. One of thousands s...

 

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