I did just realize that lately the weather conditions are really good for getting things done. The average temperature this whole month is about 9 degrees cooler than the historical average for this time of year. This trend just started.
Normally around this time of year, I like the length of the days but it gets so hot it's hard to stay out for very long. By the time it cools down enough to be comfortable, the days have gotten much shorter and I have less daylight available. Right now, we have both daylight and decent temperatures. I will say it keeps raining a lot in the evenings but that's sporadic.
So, I need to get as much done as I can during these conditions because it is so rare.
9PM- Okay, not so much done this evening. Took the dog for a walk, washed dishes..okay, I had a lot of dishes.
Got the stem valve installed in the rear tire and got that back on the bike. I still need to do the same with the front tire. The front tire should be easier. Less stuff to remove. It's also less of an issue. The rear tire and stem valve are more prone to dry rot because it's right next to the muffler, so the heat accelerates the process. Rear tire also holds most of the weight of the bike but the front gets more lateral wear from steering.
I still keep battling with people hell-bent on destroying this country. South Carolina signed a bill to remove the Confederate Battle Flag from the capitol grounds. Bexar County, TX made the decision to remove Confederate flags from government property except museums. The uproar from the right wing has been epic. People passing false information about the reasons for the Civil War. So, on one forum where someone told me I needed to read a history book, I looked up the declarations of war from the southern states. Posted those in response. All made reference to the right to own slaves. He shut up, so far.
The right wing has taken some very heavy hits in the last few weeks. The result is that they are being forced out of the shadows. For many years, they have been mostly hiding their bigotry. Now they are being forced to show their bigotry against the poor, any race that's not white, gay people and more. (They've never hidden their hatred for non-Christians but it is coming more to the fore.)
The thing I hate the most about their attitudes and beliefs is that it goes directly against the basis of Christianity. On many occasions now, I have directly confronted entire groups of Christians using quotes from their Bible..to soundly prove them wrong. Of course, it doesn't change them. The point of their behavior has nothing to do with their religion, it only has to do with arrogance and hate. However, I can strip away the veneer of respectability they attempt to paint on themselves by using religion as a rationale. I have no desire to attack the religion. Very much the opposite. If they claim to be Christians, I want them to act according to the beliefs actually taught by that religion.
Oh, well. Gandhi said "I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians."
Normally around this time of year, I like the length of the days but it gets so hot it's hard to stay out for very long. By the time it cools down enough to be comfortable, the days have gotten much shorter and I have less daylight available. Right now, we have both daylight and decent temperatures. I will say it keeps raining a lot in the evenings but that's sporadic.
So, I need to get as much done as I can during these conditions because it is so rare.
9PM- Okay, not so much done this evening. Took the dog for a walk, washed dishes..okay, I had a lot of dishes.
Got the stem valve installed in the rear tire and got that back on the bike. I still need to do the same with the front tire. The front tire should be easier. Less stuff to remove. It's also less of an issue. The rear tire and stem valve are more prone to dry rot because it's right next to the muffler, so the heat accelerates the process. Rear tire also holds most of the weight of the bike but the front gets more lateral wear from steering.
I still keep battling with people hell-bent on destroying this country. South Carolina signed a bill to remove the Confederate Battle Flag from the capitol grounds. Bexar County, TX made the decision to remove Confederate flags from government property except museums. The uproar from the right wing has been epic. People passing false information about the reasons for the Civil War. So, on one forum where someone told me I needed to read a history book, I looked up the declarations of war from the southern states. Posted those in response. All made reference to the right to own slaves. He shut up, so far.
The right wing has taken some very heavy hits in the last few weeks. The result is that they are being forced out of the shadows. For many years, they have been mostly hiding their bigotry. Now they are being forced to show their bigotry against the poor, any race that's not white, gay people and more. (They've never hidden their hatred for non-Christians but it is coming more to the fore.)
The thing I hate the most about their attitudes and beliefs is that it goes directly against the basis of Christianity. On many occasions now, I have directly confronted entire groups of Christians using quotes from their Bible..to soundly prove them wrong. Of course, it doesn't change them. The point of their behavior has nothing to do with their religion, it only has to do with arrogance and hate. However, I can strip away the veneer of respectability they attempt to paint on themselves by using religion as a rationale. I have no desire to attack the religion. Very much the opposite. If they claim to be Christians, I want them to act according to the beliefs actually taught by that religion.
Oh, well. Gandhi said "I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians."
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