Author: Jim Mitchem

This afternoon, while sowing seeds in our 10’x10′ garden in what has become known as the Great Green Experiment, my neighbor walked over to the fence. We talked about gardening, something else and then the vulture that made an appearance on our street over the weekend. The fact that this massive bird was feasting on a slow rabbit on our street was pretty amazing considering A) this is an urban neighborhood and B) I’ve never seen a turkey vulture this…

This afternoon, while sowing seeds in our 10’x10′ garden in what has become known as the Great Green Experiment, my neighbor walked over to the fence. We talked about gardening, something else, something else, and then the vulture that made an appearance on our street over the weekend. The fact that this massive bird was feasting on a slow rabbit on our street was pretty amazing considering A) this is an urban neighborhood and B) I’ve never seen a turkey…

Last week I was spurned by three service providers that I’m loyal to.  1) My mechanic. For the last three years I’ve only gone to one mechanic. A guy who specializes in European vehicles, with a particular skill in working on old Range Rovers. My 1993 only has 85K, so I’m banking on it lasting a long time. But there was a violent wobble that started last year which made it feel like it was going to flip whenever I…

Bad service – how has it come to this?

My kids get home. My wife gets home. Life happens again and routine chaos ensues. And that’s the down time.

Nothing to see here. Move along.