IN WHICH BEAR RETURNS WITH AN ANONYMOUS THOUGHT

Computer Central Connection

As some of you know, Bear's computer had to go to hospital for brain surgery. (Translation: it needed a new hard drive.) Fortunately, the matter was covered under warranty. That's similar (in some ways) to Canadian medicare; brain surgery at no cost. (Not entirely no cost; the cost of medical care is in what Bear pays in taxes, which are pretty low). 

Following the surgery has come the rehabilitation. Slowly, Bear has been able to get things re-installed. The biggest problem was getting access to his blogs — which has proved to be a real challenge. (Google can be such a pain!)

Fortunately, after considerable effort and frustration, Bear can blog again! Hence this note. 

Anonymous Thinking

Many of the best thoughts in the English language have come from someone named "Anonymous." Anon. (as this individual is called by friends) has come up with everything from intriguing poetry to zinging one-liners. For example:

"My desire to stay well-informed has overwhelmed my desire to stay sane."  ~ Anon. 

That is Bear's problem. Too much information — most of it bad — leading to too little sanity (mostly depression). 

Bear has undertaken several steps in an attempt to regain his sanity (if that were possible).

1. He has buried his Facebook account. It is still there somewhere. Bear has not "unfriended" anyone; he has not left any of you by cancelling the account. It's just that he's temporarily shut things down. ("Temporarily" has an elastic meaning — it can stretch out quite a bit.)

2. Bear will not be visiting you as often as in the past at your blog. He hasn't gone away angry; he hasn't gone away at all, actually. It's just that he is rebuilding portions of his life and moving in other directions. It's not that he loves you any less. It's just that Bear is trying new things. So, he will be visiting you, but not as regularly. 

Spring Thaw

The weather is turning slowly warmer. Which means a slow melt, and no flooding. It means we stay dry in the city, and the water sinks into the land, to provide a good start for this year's crop. 

It also means getting ready for spring work — particularly raking all the twigs and small branches that the wind brought down over the winter. They are scattered hither and yon, all over the front, side, and back yards. This will be a challenge.

In a couple of weeks, my Dog Therapy team will return. Bear is looking forward to that!

But, unlike most of North America, we did not "spring forward" an hour last weekend. The farmers claim time change is too hard to the milk cows. Whatever!

Blessings and Bear hugs to all of you!


Today's Weather Report
Currently 0°C (32F) on the way to 5°C (41F). Sky is overcast, but the sun is trying very hard to break through the clouds.