Long weekend

Longweekend, its what a shift workers life revolves around.
Constantly checking the calendar to see if your luck would put the event on your" longweekend". This word triggers the same emotions in us, shift workers, that "Christmas" and "birthday" trigger is small children.
Its the time you've always wanted and it happens once a month. Yes, once a month.
I had time to transplant my babies and this "longweekend" just started. Think I planted a little early this year?
My wife has been complaining about


























needing her windshield wipers replaced. So "longweekend" you are here. I, of coarse, gave her enough time to attempt to replace them herself. As long as she tries, I have no problem doing anything for her . The kids are the same, as long as they attempt to help themselves I will offer them assistance.
I see way to often , people that ask for handouts simply because they will not try.
The fence post picture, also a result of "longweekend". Time to relax. I thought it would come out a little better but no complaints from me. I might adjust the color or contrast in a future "longweekend" and make something of it. Until then, I will let time adjust my opinion of it. Sometimes the future brings a different look and feel. Maybe physical adjustments will not be necessary if the mind can be tricked into viewing pleasure. The first look might bring disgust, the third starts the mind's natural tendency to seek out more of this feeling, resulting in joy.
























Mr. Pickleman,

The true self sufficient cat. He does not need the handouts we give. Long hours he spends awaiting movement in the field. He then decorates our doorstep with the fallen soldiers. Maybe I misunderstand his sufficiency, as he might need salt or garlic. One never knows.
I do know, certain photos, that I have no patience to let time alter my view, need immediate attention. This pic was a smidgen bland. The color was weak, the fix, completely remove color. Still not pleasing. Ah, add blur. Yes, leave the mind wanting something more out this photo instead of giving all.























In my recent attempt to quit smoking I have to admit I have done great. My first day without smoke Jan 5th. My last day of breathing tainted air Jan 4th. The problem, I have replaced my nicotine habit with calories. The damage-- 15 lbs in 16 days. At this point my arteries are cursing my lungs.
I have never had an issues with weight, I could lose or gain whenever I wished. I will see once the "crave" leaves if I can still manage to curb the intake. Until then I will eat good.