barefootwalk

 Back in June I notice a tear in ball joint boots. Toyota doesn't put refillable ball joint and basically you replace them but they last a long time, I heard double other brands. I decided to get a press and replace the boots. Meanwhile I can check if the ball joint itself needs a replacement. In my surprise the more torn joint was OK and I just replaced the cover but the other less worn was loose. I may need to replace it in future but everything seems OK now. Easy job and I saved myself time and money going to mechanic.

 I have been walking this path for three years. It is not on my way to campus but it is a nice quiet sidewalk. Actually it is closer to my previous apartment as well, so I am sure it is about 5 years I am walking this sidewalk; but I never noticed there is a fig tree! Until yesterday. Twyla stopped in her usual manner and was checking the leaves and finally I noticed the fruits! Sweet and full bodied. Summers are dead around here. Most people have left the town and it seems no one appreciates the miracle of a fig tree! I helped myself. Small excuse for small happiness.

 I have never been a big fan of social media but I have used it first because everybody is using it and second I could socialize. More I think about it, more I realize in my case it's more harm than benefit. Few weeks ago I decided to reduce my use to once or twice a day, less than 10 minutes and I didn't feel I missed a lot, on the contrary I feel much better! So I will try to keep it very low or make I can stop using them after all.

Twyla needed a new bed. So I made a new bed for her. This one turned great and she appears to love it! This is how I made it: Everything is either from other projects or from thrift store. I got a bundle of fabrics for $1 and I made a lot of stuff with them! One of the best purchases of my life. The floor will be the orange coated ripstop nylon, it's waterproof. Top is a comfortable flowery fabric.