CATCHING UP FOR MY BLOG-ONLY PALS

These are from my recent visit to Phoebus, a small community engulfed by Greater Hampton Roads. It's a bit run-down but very charming. I should remove that "but". A good deal of it charm comes from the slight decay, the odd juxtapositions, the sense that the place still thrives as a community precisely because it has been neglected by the movers and shakers.

And hats off to you who have not fallen under the thrall of Facebook. Yet. It's ony a matter of time. People will be coming door-to-door to check your computers and ascertain that you are in Facebook compliance. It was in that national security bill that was passed while we were napping.

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[BlueLoom]

Ooops. I'd better start saving up to post bail when they find my computer out of compliance. I wonder how soon the hit squads will get to Arlington. I'd guess pretty early in the process. After all, they only have to cross the river, and they'll be on our doorsteps.

[Dr. Research]

That guy at the bar gets a little older each time you show him.

[Peter]

Do they still say "r i t n a i r" for "right now" in Phoebus? (Not that they'd say it spaced out, necessarily; that's just to dodge your spell checker.)

[Natalie]

Count me among or amongst your blog-only pals and FB conscious objectors. In a rare moment of weakness or stupidity I signed up for it but, ha ha, almost never give it the pleasure of my presence.
As always when I look in here, you never disappoint, Sparkly.