Lionel Deimel’s Web Log
Random quick takes by Lionel Deimel
January 25, 2022
Schroeder Update 10
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Yesterday was the day I was to take Schroeder to a neutering clinic to have him fixed, vaccinated, and given other veterinary care. I felt ...
January 20, 2022
Schroeder Update 9
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The enclosure I set up for Schroeder when I brought him home from the animal shelter—see details here —was frankly jury-rigged. Since I didn...
January 18, 2022
Schroeder Update 8 (caught!)
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It was very cold today, and there was about 9 inches of snow on the ground. I noticed that there were prints in the snow leading to the smal...
January 17, 2022
Terrorism? Really?
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President Biden called the hostage incident in a Texas synagogue “an act of terror.” The FBI, which is now investigating the 11-hour stando...
Schroeder Update 7
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My previous post about trying to capture Schroeder can be found here . Yesterday was a frustrating day. I got up, went to the bathroom, and ...
January 14, 2022
Schroeder Update 6 (again, sort of)
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Let me begin by saying that, despite deploying the trap again today, I did not capture Schroeder. A neighbor reminded me that I had a list o...
January 13, 2022
Schroeder Update 5 (sort of)
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As I reported yesterday , I put out a trap in hopes of capturing Schroeder. I brought the trap inside last night, as I did not want to captu...
January 12, 2022
Schroeder Update 4
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Schroeder came by again today. I had not yet eaten breakfast when I saw Linus looking intently out the glass near the bottom of the door. H...
January 11, 2022
Schroeder Update 3
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I hadn’t seen Schroeder since my last post about him on December 30. He showed up today in 16-degree weather. I really am concerned about ...
January 1, 2022
A Explanation for Loyalty to Trump
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December 30, 2021
Schroeder Update 2
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The cat I’ve named Schroeder continues to show up at my back door from time to time. (See my last post about him here .) Seldom do I see him...
December 26, 2021
My, How Things Have Changed (
My So-Called Life
Edition)
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Program Logo I am a passionate fan of the ’90s TV show My So-Called Life . I am not much of a collector of entertainment on disks, but I own...
December 23, 2021
A Facebook Ambiguity
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Facebook posts allow members to leave comments. They also allow members to indicate reactions by selecting the icons below, which are acces...
December 22, 2021
Mysteries of Facebook
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It is a rare day when I don’t spend time on Facebook. I use it to connect with friends and relatives and as a source of news. (My news also...
December 21, 2021
Letter to Senator Joe Manchin
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Senator Joe Manchin I am furious at Senator Manchin for his declared intention to vote no on the Build Back Better bill. I have been collect...
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December 12, 2021
A Prayer in Response to the Recent Tornadoes
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The tornado-caused devastation visited upon several states last night, but especially upon Kentucky, is almost beyond imagining. Although th...
December 9, 2021
Further Thoughts on Abortion Rights
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Reading through my blog, I find that I have addressed abortion rights often. In the essay below, I may revisit ideas presented earlier, but ...
November 27, 2021
In Praise of Not Streaming
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I am a Netflix subscriber. Unlike most subscribers, I not only stream material, but I also receive DVDs and Blu-ray disks. The option to get...
November 26, 2021
Collect for the Homeless
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That this country has a problem of homelessness is well-known. It is a problem we have thus far chosen not to address. Removing homeless peo...
November 19, 2021
Repeal the Second Amendment
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I regularly watch the evening news on television. (And, no, this is not my sole source of news.) I am increasingly disgusted with the damag...
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