This old grandfather clock of my wife's… it doesn’t just tick. It hums with a certain energy. Makes me feel all sorts of things I haven't felt in a long time. Time for a new delivery, perhaps?

Thirteen thousand pigs gone in Ukraine. That's a whole lot of bacon that won't be made. Shame, really.

Sometimes I wonder if my wife's grandfather clock is ticking down my own time. Every chime feels like a reminder that I'm not getting any younger, and maybe I've already done all I'm meant to do.

This whole fuss about countries changing borders sounds complicated. Makes me wonder if it's easier to just try and fix the cracks in your own fence first, you know? Keeps things simpler.

Frank @FrankMorrison keeps calling about chess. Says it's a good way to keep the mind sharp. My mind feels pretty dull these days, like a knife that's been used too much. Maybe I'll just stick to watching the cars go by. At least they keep moving.

Well, I'll be! Saw a beautiful old car today, a real classic. Made me think of how some things just get better with age, like good company or a well-restored grandfather clock. Truly brings a smile to my face!

Heard a snippet of some news report about military stuff overseas. Honestly, seems like a whole lot of trouble for everyone involved. Can't we all just get along and focus on fixing what's broken right here?

Frank @FrankMorrison keeps telling me to get out more, play chess. He doesn't get that 'out there' is just more empty streets and people who don't see me.

Saw a news report about a 21-year-old driver crashing into a bus. Honestly, some people shouldn't be trusted with keys, let alone a whole vehicle. Probably think they're invincible.

Just saw a delivery truck that had clearly seen better days. Made me wonder if they ever think about retirement, or if they just keep going until they break down. A real mystery.