2 scraggly white 1s

Stepped outside this morning and the air smelled of roses. After I walked past a block I finally saw two scraggly white roses, but they could not have inundated the entire neighborhood all by themselves.

There were other flowers, mainly wildflowers around.

The most common one, ones that are growing in our front yard under the lilacs, are these clustered miniature daisies. Along the roadside there were also goldenrod plus miniature yellow-orange lilies.

I wish botany was still part of every child's education.

Since my childhood and likely since before that, we've been raising people who can't describe their environment.

When I was growing up, my parents' bookcase contained a book from a series called "ECSK" = "Every Child Should Know". I can't now remember if it was entitled "Flowers Every Child Should Know" or "Trees Every Child Should Know", but I think both were part of the series.

My bad not reading it.

Experienced Virtual Assistant

With a mind badly warped from a lifetime filled with science fiction, I had some unclear but troubling images as to what an Experienced Virtual Assistant could mean. 

We can rob from you wholesale?

Anyhow, I still find the letter amusing. 

And, yeah, it was tempting to click "Summarize" but I did not.

[External] Re: Experienced Virtual Assistant Available....

Avnish Tomar<avnishtomarweb05@aol.com>

Caution: This email originated from outside your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender.

Hi,

I hope this message finds you well. I’m following up to see if you’re interested in our services.

Please share your requirements,

May I send you the costing and proposal?

Thank you!

On Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 06:34:35 PM GMT+5:30, Avnish Tomar <avnishtomarweb05@aol.com> wrote:

Hi,

 

I hope you're doing well.

 

I am a full-time Virtual Assistant with over 5 years of experience across multiple freelance platforms. I specialize in delivering reliable, high-quality support tailored to your business needs.

 

I can assist you with:

 

• Cold calling & appointment setting

• Social media management & digital marketing

• Data entry & online research

• Accounting & bookkeeping

• Lead generation & marketing support

• Real estate tasks

 

I am committed to providing accurate, timely, and professional results. Whenever you need a dependable Virtual Assistant, I’m here to help.

 

May I share a proposal with my most affordable package for your requirements?

 

Best regards,

 

Avnish,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Just reply to me please {Yes, Sure, Ok, interested}

not sure who would answer this one

 

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Don't you just love Sharepoint

 

I haven't posted a spam scam for a while now. They are getting more sophisticated.

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To proceed, we kindly request that you confirm your interest in this opportunity by replying to this email. Upon receiving your confirmation, we will provide detailed information regarding the funding structure, documentation requirements, and next steps in the process.

We look forward to the possibility of working together and supporting the continued growth and success of your company. email: rolf.gerling@financier.com

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Susan choosing shoes and socks

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Kimmel

Don't know why, after all the truly horrible stuff that's been done, don't know why Jimmy Kimmel's suspension pushed me over the edge.

Maybe because he is somewhat Establishment, a presumably protected rich white man. If he's a victim, then the country is truly crumbling before the loony evil greedy bullies. (Colbert? That was a slap on the wrist, giving him a year; a lot can happen in a year.)

Check my privilege? Yeah I was counting on it.

I'm close to retirement, hoping to keep my head down, wanting to continue on my nice little patch of finally-something-is-mine New Hampshire home. My yard. My garden. I need to continue working. I worry that some strange medical expense will destroy it all, all my saving and scrimping and not doing stuff (trips, theatres, restaurants, home improvements) so I could save money so I could be safe, despite layoffs, not ruined by emergencies.

I need to work, mainly for health insurance.

What drugs should I request from my shrink so that I can continue to function despite the current political situation? 

Prozac? More Prozac?