The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
Walnut Creek, California
Joined myLot 11 years ago
I am a native Midwesterner living in California. I am a psychologist by trade, but my main passions are music and things that make music.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
14h
Yeppres, gas prices are up another 20 cents in sunny California. The price of Regular is $5.92 at my discount station. It is above $6.00 at Chevron.
My gas station guy (the one I speak to in French--he's from North Africa) says...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 May
I did not hear anything, so it must have been a light rain. My balcony plants look quite happy.
How is the weather where you live? Is Summer/Winter announcing that it will arrive soon? We are only about six weeks away from the...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 May
As most of you know, I enjoy restoring vintage loudspeakers from the 1970s.
I have a single JBL L-100 here. It's worth about $500. I already restored the cabinet. But I am selling it for less than its true value, because because...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 May
It is Spring. This means I will have to face two things.
Young raccoons, trained by their parents, will soon be breaching my sliding glass door, trying to help themselves to Kitty's dry food.
And Kitty, bless her heart, will be...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May
OK, it's time to confess your sins. I love Matthew 25, and Matthew 6. I also love Isaiah 58.
But the fact is, most of my Bible reading has occurred in Bibles I have "pinched" from motel rooms around the Country.
California....
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May
My ancient body is tired, but I get a boost of energy when I do a bit of exercise.
Yesterday, I had the day off. It was not hot out, but 75 F was enough for me to visit the pool.
I got a few laps in and felt better about life....
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Apr
I am reading today that the fella who rushed into a hallway only one floor away from where Trump and others were gathered never got a shot off.
Further, the agent who was shot was apparently shot by one of his colleagues. I'm...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Apr
The price of Regular shot up 20 cents per gallon yesterday at my local discount station. Overall the price of Regular is up about 35 percent since I got home from Montana in August.
Are gas prices continuing to rise where you...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr
I woke up with the sun and am having my usual steak and zucchini for breakfast. Did you think I'd say steak and eggs? Heh. I got tired of eggs about a month ago, and have been eating steak and zucchini for breakfast recently....
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr
By now we have all heard about the gunman who allegedly shot an agent of some sort in the chest at some kind of Washington DC "press dinner." The agent was wearing a bullet-proof vest and will survive.
Many people are saying the...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Apr
An most of you know, I am not a big fan of technology. It seems they're always tying to sell you something you don't need, and interacting with AI bots makes me feel lonely.
But I am glad I have on-line banking. My pay checks are...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr
I cycled out to the place near the bike path where I planted some corn, sunflowers and green beans a couple of weeks ago. I don't think my "crops" are going to grow out there. But it was worth a try.
Yesterday, I cycled out...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr
As you know, I set several goals for myself yesterday. I did not have to work, so I got a bunch of projects going.
The main one was getting my stereo working right.
I did not succeed.
One channel sounds great, but the other is...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
I don't have to work today, but I have a bunch of small projects lined up.
Unfortunately, I am also feeling lazy. I can see an afternoon nap in my near future.
Among my projects are: a) add another coat of polyurethane to the...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Apr
I almost slept though my dentist appointment this morning.
I slept in, and only remembered at 8:05 AM that I had an 8:30 appointment.
I had two small cavities filled All went well.
The upper half of my mouth is still numb, but...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Apr
Do you like it when it rains out? I am chilling and enjoying the light rain from the current storm.
I gather there is heavy rain and lightning and hail up in Marin Country. But we (in the East Bay) are just experiencing light and...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
I found myself at Trader Joe's the other day, looking to pick up some Palak Paneer and Lamb Vindaloo.
To my left, I spied something I had never tried before: Vegan Pad Thai noodles.
To cut to the chase, this stuff is really...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Apr
On a whim, I bought a sweet potato at Safeway the other day. My breakfasts recently have consisted of a bit of steak surrounded by zucchini squash, all smothered in butter and soy sauce. I also put a bit of Worcestershire sauce...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Apr
I like having projects to do "in the background." It "gives life meaning" when I am feeling frustrated, and keeps me busy when I otherwise might have been bored.
I just finished up a pair of Martin (Martin Guitars) coasters, and...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (237491)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Apr
My green beans, corn, and sunflowers are starting to poke through. I'll probably have to transfer some in to larger planters, but I'll worry about that when the time comes.
Alas, my Kaiser (medical provider) illegal garden was...
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