One-Trick Ponies

Focused.  That's the one and only positive thing I can say about one-trick ponies.  Aside from that, they're b-o-r-i-n-g.

Say, the ponies, "That's my thing, that's what I do."  Well, good on ya!  But - did you ever consider that maybe, just possibly, virtually no one else gives a rat's ass?  Politics, religion, kids, food, dogs, clothing, whatever.  SOS.  Day after day.

The ponies publish their tricks on Facebook.  When I see a pony's name, I don't need to read the post to know the subject matter.  When I see a pony's picture, I instantly know the pony's name.  And, in both cases, I quickly scroll past the pony-post in search of something new and interesting.

I've FB-friended numerous people, college friends for instance, that I've not seen in 50+ years.  I was excited about reconnecting with them, getting updated on their lives, hobbies, travels, family, and so on.  In surprisingly many cases, as I eagerly scrolled down through their recent posts I quickly discovered that they were one-trickers.  I unfriended them soon after.  Sad.

So, here's a challenge to readers that happen to be ponies: learn a new trick for cripes sake!

  

Fun Metal Work

We recently returned from Aitkin, Minnesota where we attended a family funeral.  We had some spare time the day after the service and visited the historical museum and art gallery.  The gallery featured some creative metal work.  I love the stuff, took some pictures.

By the way, if you are ever tempted to stay at the Ripple River Motel in Aitkin, resist the temptation.  It comes highly unrecommended.  Upon arrival, the room lacked toilet paper, soap, coffee, glasses.  The towels were old and thin, Goodwill rejects.  The crowning touch was the floor, which hadn't seen a vacuum in recent history - nor did it see one during our 3-day stay.  The sheets?  Don't even want to think about it.  But the continental breakfast, holy crap!  A fantastic assortment of granola bars - and tepid coffee to wash them down. 

The place is old but does have an appealing rustic log cabin look.  And, it's in a nice setting, beside the river, lots of grass and trees.  It could be a pleasant place to stay - if and when the current management is fired and sent back to West Virginia, where they would surely be cast in the remake of Deliverance.