Insult Me

It’s probably going to be a short but concise noise followed by a fart sound. It might vary depending on the time of day. Or she could be too polite to engage in such an atrocity. Apparently I’m a cure for insomnia when I talk about myself and I’m hailed as a medical wonder. So it’s an insult of wit. How can I make someone laugh in a bad way? Is it an uncontrollable fit of the giggles that leaves them in a bout of pain? Is it too loud? Or is it terrible and they’re just being polite? Either way, they all seem to be about my company rather than any physical or olfactory characteristics. I wonder how many there are? She hasn’t repeated one yet. And there’s no subscription either. Still, if you want to feel down without any swearing or conversation, this is the way to do it. At least you can unplug the thing.

Castle Climbers #warwick 9

Back outside in the sun, it’s not so dark and scary. We’ve begun our turret walk to explore the castle ramparts and have put on extra sunscreen. From here, we can see what we’ve already explored and how much more we have to investigate. There’s some great views of the castle grounds and we can also see past the river into the city. There’s views of the cathedral, the surrounding park and the hustle and bustle of everyday people going about their lives making purchases and completing their business. The adults decide to stay perched on a bench for a packed lunch and after the girls have eaten I decide to take them across the rest of the ramparts which is steeper and narrower with some steep steps to descend back to the courtyard. Then we ascend up the long winding path back to the grown-ups, where there’s a nice breeze in the air.

"Take the Team With You"

-The Doctor.

If your team does follow you wherever you go, that’s a very loyal team. You have to make sure that you treat them like family and not servants, even if you are paying them. Otherwise, they’ll be very keen to jump ship, especially if they get a pay offer. Don’t forget that they have similar needs to you, and that you need to be seen doing your fair share of the workload too. With modern technology, you can always keep in touch with them, though you also need to respect their privacy and give them rest time and downtime which may eat into your time occasionally. But if you can be flexible then they will try to do the same when you need them to work longer and harder. Sometimes people will want to leave and you have to respect that, but it’s important to find out why if it’s a mistake that you’ve made so that’s it not repeated again and you know what sort of qualities to look for in your next recruit.

Red Prophet by Orson Scott Card

Red Prophet by Orson Scott Card
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It’s great to see fiction combined with historical characters. It makes the fictional characters become more real. But you’ve got to wonder how far-fetched things can get. There are many occurrences when the reader is just forced to accept Alvin’s powers alongside the reds without any marvel. It’s also hard to follow what is happening in the meditative moments, but the story is still told with a child-like wonder where everyone seems invincible. The initial protagonist, which has a big following in the introduction, is nearly forgotten in the story’s conclusion. The family’s relationship isn’t made clear between the brothers. I felt that the moments between Napoleon and Harrison were a bit surreal, but there’s a chance that they could have realistically occurred. I would have liked to have witnessed a bit more of the battle in historic terms, and it’s a shame that the reds didn’t put up any resistance. But there’s still time for that yet in the saga.

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Balding Brian

Short, loud, proud, bold and bald. That’s the easiest way to describe him. He’s also a bit of a disciplinarian. I’m guessing a teacher; either in drama or sports. He makes it clear what he expects of his team. He wants everyone to have a good time; so long as the enjoyment of others isn’t put into jeopardy. He does enjoy digs at his head because it’s so shiny, but he’s not afraid to dish it out too. He’ll even let you rub his head for good luck. He’s got a huge perfect smile without a hint of mischief that makes you want to grin back at him. Sometimes he’s so loud that you don’t you whether he’s scolding or saluting you. He’s well up to speed with his celebratory gossip. Even though he’s short, he’s got a thick but healthy physique; and he’s not afraid to pace himself to flaunt it with bicep curls and warm up for the game.

Ready to Play #warwick 8

If this guy has a minor role in entertaining his guests, it’s probably going to be in the bedroom. He’s a character that Hugh Hefner would probably look up to. He’s already in his smoking jacket with his cigar in hand. I wonder if he ever waited downstairs? It could be the whole purpose of the evening while the ladies slipped off to the powder room one by one right underneath his wife’s nose. He’s even got a minibar set up to refresh his guests and a typewriter to record his memoirs. Some could argue that it was his job to record everyone who entered the castle. There’d be a good view of who was crossing the courtyard and the sound of footsteps could be echoed in the corridors. He might even have a team at his disposal to change the sheets quickly or have several rooms handy. It’s not the sort of character that you’d expect at a medieval castle, but there he is.

Redirecting Resources #dreamdiary 184

I’m camping at a brewery with a team of volunteers. There’s been a terrible storm through the night and a gale has forced its way through some of the buildings. Corrugated roofs have been torn off and the equipment inside has been upturned and damaged. Meanwhile, my volunteer group have took it upon themselves to start taking down my tent and pack it away. The last thing I want is a mob of people going through my possessions and putting things in places that are going to make it difficult for me for find them later on. I know they’re only trying to help me but there’s other ways that these volunteers could be deployed for the greater good benefit rather than myself. So I rally them together in a huddle around me and explain that the brewery needs their help more than I do, and we should concentrate on getting it to an operational state again, especially when my tent withstands a hurricane better than a building.