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Whilst walking to the train station yesterday I saw the strangest thing – a huge British bumblebee banging it’s head on the ground. That’s strange, I thought. Then I got to the train station, only to be surrounded by pigeons in a rather disturbing and unusual way. Weird. I arrived at work, sat down, and another giant bumblebee starting tapping on the window next to me. What a strange day indeed. A couple of hours later a pigeon slammed into the window next to me, causing everyone in the office, including myself, to jump out of their skins. How bizarre, how bizarre.

The next day I was buzzed by a bee, and another bird slammed into the window. A butterfly flapped around the window near me all day. Is something trying to tell me something?

So tomorrow we board a plane to Turkey. My wife suggested that I write this story down somewhere in case of an unfortunate event. See you on the other side.

I had a dream last night.

Something I’d been hiding was revealed to everyone around me. They were guests – almost all were female, at a place that was like a hotel, but more like the house of a wedding dress maker I once knew.

It didn’t really bother me that my secret was exposed. There was an initial silence about the matter. It was freeing.

I could now walk around and not have to be perplexed by this thing anymore.

So I realise this is the one thing I want.

Now playing: Mr Brightside [Jacques Lu Cont mix]

“A man ninety years old was asked to what he attributed his longevity. I reckon, he said, with a twinkle in his eye, it because most nights I went to bed and slept when I should have sat up and worried. – Garson Kanin.

Herewith, several things equipping the arsenal of Hound in 2009 are:
“You can’t be friends with everyone. So enjoy your sleep.
“If you put it out there, you will find it. If you put it out there and find it a little beyond your price range, splurge. You will find the funds, but may never find it again. (In this Hound’s case it is a Boucheron watch).
“People are funny. The best people will laugh aloud with you – and like your watch.

The Hound is onto you!

Now playing: Here I am Baby [Seal]

This entry was started angry. It was ended with the decisive instinct to WIN. This Hound shall not be conquered. AKA… Don’t get mad – get Everything.

For what seemed like “The Trifecta” of Tasmaniacs, i.e. Three Gentleman in a row, based in Tasmania, squandering the Heart of Hound … is now culminating into an enticing challenge. Broulee the predicted location (with a stint in Manly in between).

Keep your friends close, and your enemies… somewhere in Roma.

In channeling Florence Scovel Shinn this week: ‘There is a supply for every demand’ rings true. This Hound has found a new sport – and players to play with. An out of town player who thinks he can out-hound Hound can only result in interesting times ahead. Word.

Turn that other cheek, brother. For, on continuation of quoting The Scovel Shinn, who perpetuates the need for moving on, and effectively “blessing” other people (wrongdoers) – this Hound has realised things eventually come to Hound. Hotel Upgrades. Lovers. Changes in position. Perhaps they are the manifestation of an inner articulation. Perhaps they are chance (Scovel Shinn would argue otherwise, but that was 1925, and times have since changed).

It is a nice thing to believe that LIFE is a game of SKILL and CHANCE plays no part. Explain then, Tatt’s.

Reliance on one’s intuition, however- is timeless; essential. Believe it. It’s like wireless.

Now playing: Happy People [R. Kelly] You know who you are.

“There is meaning even in the mundane. -Something Malouf said.

With just hours remaining until renditions of Auld Lang Syne sing out world-wide, this Hound thinks on the life and times of Otis Ray Redding Jr. An SBS-aired documentary last night showed just how impactful the man’s short, short life was. “Dock of the Bay” is this Hound’s favourite tune of all time, and the man left this world without finishing it, filling it with a meditative whistle before finding the final words, which never came.

This soul man’s story has this Hound thinking with a sense of urgency on the unfinished business that remains (or was not commenced in 2008, albeit a mirthful year). 2009 will be entered with a sense of urgency and task. Life is short. Make plans. Carpe Diem… Remembering to appreciate the value in even the most mundane of things.

The Hound is onto you!

Now playing: I’ve Been Loving You Too Long [Otis Redding]