The Non-Movement Of...
By ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
Philippines
June 15, 2020 8:03pm CST
It is beginning to be hot again today. The previous days, although it was hot, at least there were some cool blows of the wind; hence, humidity was not high.
This morning, I began to perspire profusely once I switched off the fan. Beads of sweat appeared on my forehead and philtrum.
I gazed outside the window of the bathroom and I noticed the leaves of the mango tree and cocoa tree were stationary. There was non-movement of the leaves. House birds were chirping randomly as if they are also anxious of the hotness.
Although cumulus clouds are at the horizon, these are so white, I don't think they are already forming droplets of rain. Maybe the waters from the sea have not yet evaporated?
I have with me a plastic fan given by a mayoral hopeful last election. This candidate did not win, but her fan is giving me the souvenir of "Keep calm and Cool" notion (this candidate is known for being a critic of our incumbent mayor).
Are the leaves of the trees in your place moving?
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
I am interested in the cacao tree. Does it bear fruits already? Do you eat the flesh of the seeds?
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
@ridingbet my mother told me about the cacao seeds. Until now I have not tasted it yet. Fortunately a friend posted in Facebook the picture of his granddaughter eating the cacao fruit. I mentioned my desire and he promised to give me when the lockdown is over.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
16 Jun 20
@Alexandoy cocoa tastes good especially when it is done as early morning hot drink. it should be very thick and it is nice to dip even just a piece of bread for breakfast.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
16 Jun 20
yes, we suck the cocoa seeds (taught by my mother) then the seeds are sun-dried and then powder-crushed with mortar and pestle. my mother did not use the electric crusher, she wanted the natural way of crushing the seeds when she was still alive.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
16 Jun 20
Not at all.. everything around is damp and badly stationary
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
16 Jun 20
the same scenario as here as well, doctor. very hot now.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
20 Jun 20
@ridingbet yes...here still no rain
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@cmoneyspinner (9218)
• Austin, Texas
16 Jun 20
Even though it was in the 90s today and will be practically all week, the inside of out house is very comfortable.
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@erictsuma (9725)
• Mombasa, Kenya
16 Jun 20
Here the weather is cool. It's not hot. Good for a hot cup of tea or coffeppy[/em]
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
16 Jun 20
are there many trees in your place? that would be a nice location to sit and take a nap under the trees.
@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
16 Jun 20
No they are not moving and it's very hot and humid since a week
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@allen0187 (59690)
• Philippines
16 Jun 20
No movement earlier.
Certainly no movement now.
The air is still.
@stringer321 (5682)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
28 Sep 20
Micro movements for sure, now in September, it starts getting cooler, less humid, the wind blows here and there.
Do you have birds in your house ? You wrote house birds. Can we have a photo to see ?
Can you describe what the birds talk about ? :-)
have fun with the fan. How is the weather at your place now ?
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
house birds are the house sparrows that are commonly seen everywhere.
weather is fine now.
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@stringer321 (5682)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
29 Sep 20
@ridingbet Thanks, in my area, there are also Mainah birds, sparrows, pigeons, doves, green parrots, crows...I sometimes stop and listen to their tweets. Those Mainahs are cool with their songs.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
16 Jun 20
something is moving now. my hair.
precisely because i am below the ceiling fan while typong this comment. the leaves are still stationary outside.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
18 Jun 20
i wonder when will we enjoy the cool days and nights?
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