Project 366: Day 230 The Video

Welcome to the weekend! After school today, the boys and I went to the park with some friends. Joe’s classmate, Sophie, arrived at the park the same time we arrived. While I do not have any photographic evidence, I am here to tell you I witnessed Joe and Sophie holding hands, as they walked along the path to the playground. Rest assured, there was no romance in the holding of hands.

In other news, Joe asked me to film him while he did one of the playground thing’ga’ma’bob things. Per his request, I filmed my son. Without your request, I am sharing his performance with you. You’re welcome. Now, go slide into your weekend and enjoy it! I’ll clap for you, too. Woo hoo!

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Project 366: Day 229, Balls on the Wire

For years, literally years, I’ve wondered why some wires have large balls attached. More often than not, I’ve come across balls on wires near water. Hence, I thought water had something to do with the reason for having the balls. (Perhaps, if the wire crashes to the ground, the balls keep the wire afloat and make for easier recovery?) I also thought the balls were used for planes.

I posed the question to my new friend, Leonore, when we met for breakfast. Yes, I know the question is random, but there were balls on some wires near the diner where we ate. So, I seized the moment and took a chance that Leonore had an answer for me. Although she did not have a definite answer that moment, she did follow up with me via email that night. I’ve been sleeping soundly ever since.

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