Scanner’s Fatigue…
That’s what I have today! I got out a packet of the photos that I had “sorted” (or at least shuffled) last week, and scanned dozens on our new scanner.
I don’t know how a scanner could fail, unused for a few months, just sitting. Our “old” scanner had been very trustworthy and the software easy to use; however, when I went to use it for a relatively urgent matter for a daughter, it creaked and groaned and refused to scan. The light “lit”, but the thing that “glides” didn’t budge. Rather than find a person in our small town who would fix it, we ordered a new one, which is more compatible with this computer, anyways.
This afternoon, while Gary worked very hard clearing snow AGAIN, I scanned photos. Once again, I got a profound sense about the passage of time, the briefness of a lifetime, and how much I miss my daughters. Thank goodness they are well and relatively happy, but I miss them every day and wonder constantly what they’re doing.
Looking at photos and reflecting on lives and times also leads to some resentments and regrets; I suppose most people have ‘em! All of THAT led me to the delightful life that I have now, so how much regret should I have? My daughters are lovely women now, respected and appreciated by many, and that is of the most importance.
I started a notebook about “resentments and regrets”, but not only did I neglect to add to it, I even forgot that I’d started it! I came across that forgotten book in a drawer of blank Christmas cards that I keep for the occasional YEAR that I send any cards out. Needless to add, having such a book has not been the catharsis that I’d hoped.
OMG… the Robert William Pickton trial has started, and now the media is telling some of the grisly evidence that has led to that man being on trial for 6 of the 26 women that he is actually accused of killing (he claims to have killed 49, but has pled “Not Guilty” in court!). Very difficult times are ahead for jury members, victims and families. How can monsters live among us, with impunity, without notice?
This is an occasion that we have no boarders at the Pet Hostel. See previous boarders at: our Pet Gallery. Of course, we still have the company of cats Gilbert and Kelly, dogs Lady and Buddy, and the guinea pig Squeak.
Thank you for stopping. I feel weary and am going to nap for a short while before dinner, which is chicken and garlic roast vegetables.
~Ann
