Off by 25 Degrees

Off by 25 Degrees

A Story by Jon Roggie

Dragonfly lands on my shoulder.
"Looks a bit off."
"Yeah.  Might have to break out the level."
"Mind taking a look?'
Dragonfly buzzes a bit away.
Returns.
"Up 25 degrees."
"Sounds right."
Shape the earth accordingly.

© 2020 Jon Roggie


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Perfection can be such a headache sometimes, starting again and again until things are just right

Posted 3 Years Ago


Jon Roggie

3 Years Ago

And that is why I listened to the dragonfly.
This reminds me of when I used to judge people for not having the proper shoulder angle (nobody likes droopy shoulders -- that's why they invented shoulder pads). This concept can be applied liberally to gut paunches, varicose veined legs, & protruding nose hairs. We humans can be so exacting! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 3 Years Ago


Jon Roggie

3 Years Ago

Watch the varicose vein talk. They have retreated a bit with the sustained weight loss. Anyway, th.. read more
Guess it doesn't take much to throw things off kilter.
I like this one.

Posted 3 Years Ago


Jon Roggie

3 Years Ago

I blame this one on the unexpected morning heat.
However, I do talk to the dogs.
Papaya

3 Years Ago

They're great listeners, aren't they? :)
You say this with such lightness Jon, but I am picturing a face focused on unseen detail, moving, walking away, looking, nothappy, start again... Breakfast lunch and dinner forgotten and your unexpected guest thinking "geez, can't a dragonfly get a snooze around here."
A unique perspective from a unique mind.

Posted 3 Years Ago


Jon Roggie

3 Years Ago

I am currently working on a twenty-three foot walkway. Stone-work. Currently in Month 4 of the pr.. read more

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Added on July 26, 2020
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Jon Roggie
Jon Roggie

Porterville, CA



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