Povey Prattle

via my friend Arthur L I recharge every day at Arlington Park and Bayfront Park (jmp)

Oh how Zion and I enjoy our early morning walks at Sarasota's Bayfront Park. It's a good walk in and of itself, but our pleasure is increased as we meet and greet other walkers and dogs -  the regulars. Zion is always happy when he sees Susan and her dog Chris, Zion who sits with what I call "expectant poise" as Susan  give him his two morning treats. Today  (4th Sep 2019)  was an exceptionally good day as we enjoyed a gentle and warm breeze coming off the bay. We met a couple of children - clearly a sister and her  brother - aged maybe 14 and 12. They'd cycled to the park on the way to school, and were resting quietly on a bench when Z pulled me towards them  -  to their obvious pleasure. The boy asked "what is your dog's name".  "Zion" I said.  The boy responded  "just like in the bible". I immediately gave him an A+, telling him that most people think that the name originated in Zion's National Park  (Utah),

(Chinese Proverb or not  jmp)  

I bought  a Kia Forte from Sunset Kia of Sarasota. I have one more year of payments but Sunset Kia is already suggesting that now is the time to trade it in.  Blah. Here is what I received in the mail Unremarkable, except that their flyer was printed, then laminated. Utterly non recyclable.  Utterly irresponsible.

I've done my bit to make sure that Hurricane Dorian does not reach Florida's west coast. 'Twas simple.  I made some "comfort food"  -  just in case. Gorgeous and  creamy rice pudding  (made with evaporated milk and heavy cream).  Hurricanes are mean . But  Dorian will avoid Florida's west coast   Says who? Says I  (tongue in cheek), even as my heart aches for the lovely people of the Bahamas who are bearing (for now) the cruel brunt of Dorian.