Last week was mostly spent sick with food poisoning or maybe E coli, so there’s no podcast script to share this week. Yesterday, I recorded the podcast and it was just me speaking my mind. All of my trees for Spring planted have arrived and will be planted after this week’s cold front. The weekendContinue reading “11 February 2025”
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Wrecking and Rapping ep 51
King Cooper reveals the power of words through Shakespeare’s Sonnet Number Seven, explores the impactful lyrics of Busta Rhymes, and reflects on personal experiences and historical events. The conversation also touches on philosophical inquiries, particularly the concept of the experience machine, and concludes with a reading of Psalm Six, emphasizing themes of mercy and justice.
5 February 2025
This morning the six new peach trees got planted this morning, I even did some shoveling with a baby in one hand, which is new for me. The rest of my Spring trees should be arriving today. Currently I’m short on hose, over the last year I lost a couple that had developed holes overContinue reading “5 February 2025”
4 February 2025
Last night the podcast recording went well, this morning I had to get the Queen’s car in for an oil change. The work took longer than I wanted, I had some other things done to it. The little princess was wonderful lasting over two hours without a nap, which is a lot when usually sheContinue reading “4 February 2025”
3 February 2025
Trees are starting to arrive today, I’ll have a lot of work potting and planting them. I thought my order of six peach trees was going to arrive today, it’s not which is good because I’m not ready for that yet. Over the weekend some good work was accomplished clearing out the forest and I’llContinue reading “3 February 2025”
Wrecking and Rapping ep 50
Host King Cooper dissects the intersection of literature, music, philosophy, and personal growth. The conversation begins with a reflection on Shakespeare’s sonnets, particularly focusing on themes of procreation and legacy. Cooper draws parallels between Shakespeare’s language and modern rap, emphasizing the emotional depth in both forms of expression. The discussion transitions into personal anecdotes, lifeContinue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 50”
31 January 2025
Got the girls to myself today, that means no extracurricular activities. The last couple of nights I’ve got some yard work done with the fading sun, mostly clearing out thorny vines. When I finished yesterday I couldn’t walk right away since my feet were rapped up with vines, a whole new path was cleared outContinue reading “31 January 2025”
30 January 2025
Spring is in the air, I can taste it. There may still be some cold days in February, but the worst of Winter should be over. In preparing for Spring I’ve ordered some trees, attempting to plant citrus trees this year. We live in the coldest grow zone citrus trees can apparently grow and IContinue reading “30 January 2025”
29 January 2025
Finally got the oil changed in my minivan, it’s been past due, maybe 10,000 miles since my last change. Thankfully there’s a place down the street from my house and I was able to go after dropping the elder princess off at daycare. The little princess took a nap during the driving so I focusedContinue reading “29 January 2025”
28 January 2025
The recording last night went well, there was more engagement in the chat than before and some old faces stopped by. Little princess had to get some shots at the doctor and the elder princess is developing a fun bedtime routine with me reading books and running fast. The fun is about to end thoughContinue reading “28 January 2025”
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