Today, May 5, 2017, a raccoon died in my Savannah backyard. It was the second such creature to pass away -- the last happening some 8 years ago. They were both probably habitants of a very large laurel oak tree that came down in pieces during last years hurricane (and in a subsequent disembowelment by a local professional arborist). I say that because that monstrous tree was the largest, tallest and deepest tree for several blocks around.
This little raccoon (or its cadaver at least) is lying out in the rain behind my kitchen as I write this. I had called "animal control" earlier today as I watched a construction company take measurements for a new roof on my Carriage House. I spied the creature nestling up against the cool wall of the back of my house under a very warm scowling sky, pre-thunderstorm. Tomorrow I will dispose of him.
The preparation for my "move across town" proceeds apace, with packing -- sorting -- donating being the main order of business for the next few days, and for a few weeks to come. There will also be a short trip to see my sister -- who is now in full recovery mode from her serious recent health problems.
Fortunately, my employer accepted my notion of a "Hardship" Leave of Absence to allow me to make the trip "up North" and take the summer off from teaching. Thank you---technical school employer. It's my "free 'sick leave' and 'personal time' anyway -- I'm not sure why I need to "qualify" to take it. But that's Georgia for you. Legal, in perfect form, and generally all "snafu."
Today the Republicans in the House of Representatives cheered as they took away health care for
millions of poor Americans and dealt yet another blow to "safety net" programs in America. Yay, Yay GOP!
Resist, resist, resist!!!
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