I did a couple of good deeds recently. \u00a0Minor stuff, but I think it had a small impact.<\/p>\n
1. I bought my neighbor’s dogs a wading pool. \u00a0They have think coats and I thought they might enjoy a cool down during the hot summer days. \u00a0They are still getting used to it, but one of them got in without prompting today and seemed to enjoy it. \u00a0In any case, at least they will have a supply of drinking water in the backyard.<\/p>\n
2. One of the entrances to campus has a sharp corner and some shrubs that have over-grown. \u00a0It’s technically on the property of the electric sub-station, but they aren’t doing anything about it. \u00a0So, on Friday, I took my hedge clippers to work and after I had parked my car I walked over and restored\u00a0visibility. \u00a0 Another minor thing, but it may make that intersection just a little bit less dangerous.<\/p>\n
3. Finally, I was walking past a co-worker’s office and noticed that he was clearly having a bad day. \u00a0Head propped up on his hand, intent scowl on his face – the works. \u00a0 And on a Friday, no less. \u00a0So, I went to the vending machine and bought him some fruit snacks (or fooit naks, as my niece would say), then went back to his office. \u00a0“Looks like you need some fruit snacks,” I said, handed him the package, and went on my way when he smiled and thanked me. \u00a0Hey, who doesn’t need some fruit snacks every so often?<\/p>\n
Spent much of Saturday morning doing yardwork. \u00a0I care just enough about my yard to make a vague attempt to keep up with the Jones’. \u00a0Still, it was good to be outside and enjoy the day. \u00a0Ran some errands in the afternoon and went for some amazing pizza at Donato’s and some of the worst fountain drinks ever – then did some folding and watched True Blood on DVD.<\/p>\n
Today, went for a hike at the Portage Lake Park. \u00a0 They’ve got some nice trails and a beach I’d like to check out. \u00a0It was hot outside, but the breeze was nice.<\/p>\n
I swam three times last week and I hope to be able to do that again. \u00a0For now, though, I plan on enjoying the rest of the hours of my weekend and relaxing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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