{"id":1587,"date":"2016-08-12T11:26:21","date_gmt":"2016-08-12T15:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herkimerpost.com\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2020-03-17T16:25:36","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T20:25:36","slug":"where-else-but-pleasant-ave-my-weekly-journal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herkimerpost.com\/index.php\/2016\/08\/12\/where-else-but-pleasant-ave-my-weekly-journal\/","title":{"rendered":"Pleasant Ave Now Pleasant? My Weekly Journal"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Linda Kaidan<\/a><\/p>\n

August 8, 2016 AM – Mysterious snow white maggots appear on top of trash can at 330 Pleasant Ave.<\/h2>\n
\"Trash<\/a>
Trash can adorned with magnificent maggots \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We all love Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs. But when I poked my head out front Tuesday morning, I gasped in surprise. There were at least 17 snow white maggots merrily wriggling atop my trash can. Perhaps they are a kind gift from a kindly neighbor? Like Arabian horses, those gorgeous maggots were best of breed. If they were intended to offend; they failed miserably. I\u2019ve lived in West Africa and am a seasoned veteran of fly-infused beer and fresh bread with crisp-baked ants. As many survivalists know, a maggot-and-garlic saut\u00e9 is tasty and nutritious.  Maggots are medicinal: They love to eat rotten flesh found in open sores and so are very capable of clearing up infection, even gangrene. (A chance discovery made when inspecting neglected battlefield wounds.)<\/p>\n

August 8, 2016 PM -Funny drunk neighbors socializing at 331 Pleasant Ave help fix my car.<\/h2>\n

\"fix<\/a>After an exhausting day slogging away at a fascinating yet horribly low paid writing assignment, I vegged out and watched one of my favorite series about a dysfunctional family living on a beautiful Florida Key near Islamadora. At 11:30 PM, someone knocked on my door. Since it was so late at night I screamed. My dog, Bear, joined in. I peeked out of the doorway to see who it was, but they were gone. And though it was pitch black and my car was locked, my brake lights glowed red. Not wanting my battery to die, I left the imaginary protection of my home armed with a shovel. After hurling some insults into the answering darkness, I tried to do something about the malfunctioning brake lights. The new, friendly neighbors across the street started joking around and I couldn\u2019t stay angry. In fact, they made me laugh more than I have in the two years of being besieged here on Pleasant Avenue. Crossing to my side of the street, they disconnected my battery for me, and showed me how to reconnect it\u2014I had to leave in the morning.  We all had fun. Perhaps this is our first experience of a new, reborn Pleasant Avenue.<\/p>\n

August 10, 2016 PM \u2013Punji stick finally pierces my foot in back yard at 330 Pleasant Ave.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Herkimer<\/a>
1 of many punji stakes lovingly crafted in my yard here on Herkimer’s Pleasant Avenue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At night I went looking for dog Bear. She knows we haven\u2019t many friends out there and tends to hide in the bracken: \u201cHey Bear! Come on in, supper\u2026 OUUUUCH! \u201c<\/p>\n

One of many punji sticks lovingly crafted by haters poked a ragged hole in the bottom of my foot. Later investigation revealed whole clusters in our yard.<\/p>\n

\"Punji<\/a>
Punji stake wound from one of many  hidden booby traps rigged in my Pleasant  Avenue yard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So I got a tetanus shot, x-rays and a prescription for antibiotics at Basset. Everyone was helpful, professional and nice.<\/p>\n

And I also found out how to make a custom orthotic out of the white fuzzy cotton batting the podiatrist uses. I shaped it to fit to my foot, carving out a depression where the wound is, relieving pressure on the wound when I walk. Quite comfy.<\/p>\n

\"Herkimer<\/a>Custom homemade orthotic to help heal Herkimer punji stake wound acquired in my booby trapped yard. Guess I’ve pissed off Pleasant Avenue’s drug and child traffickers, again. <\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n

Problems can help us meet new friends and learn how to do things better. And when you analyze a problem, you can often understand what\u2019s wrong and figure out how to fix it. Solutions can be found in your own home with just the materials at hand. Critical thinking is fun, and often triumphant. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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There were plenty of them yelling and berating, but time being of the essence, I continued my outdoor trash organization. https:\/\/youtu.be\/HdzTJpJKN80 Seriously, it seemed to\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Blogger Beatings"","block_context":{"text":"Blogger Beatings","link":"https:\/\/herkimerpost.com\/index.php\/category\/blogger-beatings\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Herkimer Alp;ine Troll Heidi stands ovef her 72 year-old victim.","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hiedi-face-fotor-20260314141252-scaled.png?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hiedi-face-fotor-20260314141252-scaled.png?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hiedi-face-fotor-20260314141252-scaled.png?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hiedi-face-fotor-20260314141252-scaled.png?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hiedi-face-fotor-20260314141252-scaled.png?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1426,"url":"https:\/\/herkimerpost.com\/index.php\/2016\/06\/26\/don-heath-paul-remake-pleasant-avenues-blighted-home\/","url_meta":{"origin":1587,"position":3},"title":"Don Heath and Paul remake Pleasant Avenue\u2019s most blighted home","author":"herkimerblog","date":"June 26, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"by Linda Kaidan Three thirty-one Pleasant Ave looked like a blighted hulk long before we moved into the house across the street two years ago. It was indeed one of the most dilapidated homes in Herkimer Village. Fortunately, Don Heath and Paul are now renovating this home purchased at last\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Herkimer Home Garden Real Estate"","block_context":{"text":"Herkimer Home Garden Real Estate","link":"https:\/\/herkimerpost.com\/index.php\/category\/herkimer-real-estate\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"remake most blighted Herkimer home","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/0626161039-614x1024.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":888,"url":"https:\/\/herkimerpost.com\/index.php\/2016\/04\/08\/titanium-golf-club-hurled-dog-misses-mark\/","url_meta":{"origin":1587,"position":4},"title":"Titanium Golf Club Hurled at Dog Misses the Mark","author":"herkimerblog","date":"April 8, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Look what our dog Bear received in today\u2019s junk mail delivery from the vicinity of 334 Pleasant Ave--the business end of a titanium golf club. Fortunately, it didn\u2019t hit her and she is feeling fine. This latest sally of junk over our backyard fence follows an altercation with our newest\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Herkimer Crime"","block_context":{"text":"Herkimer Crime","link":"https:\/\/herkimerpost.com\/index.php\/category\/herkimer-crime-uncategorized\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Titanium Golf Club Hurled at Dog","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BearGolfClub-1024x614.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BearGolfClub-1024x614.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BearGolfClub-1024x614.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BearGolfClub-1024x614.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":974,"url":"https:\/\/herkimerpost.com\/index.php\/2016\/04\/15\/herkimer-crime-herkimer-junk-tree-art\/","url_meta":{"origin":1587,"position":5},"title":"Herkimer Crime — Cameras Out 334 Pleasant Ave & 341 Eureka Ave Kids","author":"herkimerblog","date":"April 15, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 \u00a0 Yes, it is a Herkimer\u00a0crime posting. But it's also a celebration of art--Herkimer art. And we couldn't have done it without those kids. Ah! The energy of youth. The Herkimer Post is pleased to unveil Herkimer's\u00a0first contemporary art\u00a0exhibit.\u00a0\u00a0(That college up on the hill is fettered\u00a0by traditional art.) The\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Herkimer Crime"","block_context":{"text":"Herkimer Crime","link":"https:\/\/herkimerpost.com\/index.php\/category\/herkimer-crime-uncategorized\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Herkimer-Junk-Tree-e1460660466931.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Herkimer-Junk-Tree-e1460660466931.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Herkimer-Junk-Tree-e1460660466931.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Herkimer-Junk-Tree-e1460660466931.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Herkimer-Junk-Tree-e1460660466931.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herkimerpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Herkimer-Junk-Tree-e1460660466931.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]}],"authors":[{"term_id":539,"user_id":1,"is_guest":0,"slug":"herkimerblog","display_name":"herkimerblog","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/35f931d542f42e0f4f3a2608f6f9a773e871976708c3e84175ea6a0157d45c95?s=96&d=wp_user_avatar&r=g","author_category":"1","first_name":"","last_name":"","user_url":"https:\/\/herkimerpost.com","job_title":"","description":"This blog is our perspective on living in Herkimer, a small village nestled along the Mohawk River. It began as a gardening and real estate blog, then grew into a war blog when entrenched drug and child trafficking gangs tried to drive us and our cameras out. It took ten years, but the gangs are gone, thanks to Federal law enforcement. It's all on the blog.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/herkimerpost.com\/index.php\/about-herkimerpost-2\/\">Linda J. 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