Dear readers, I’ve had a lot on my mind but I’ve been sloppy enough with my time and energy that none of it has yet made it here. I’m working on a regular posting regimen that should mitigate this problem, as well as enable you to know what to expect when. (Longtime readers may recall … Read more
My second Facebook hiatus is over. The first one was a little more than two years. This one ended at about 14 months. I didn’t know it was a hiatus either time. My intent each time was to leave for good. Doubtless It is easier for me to be active on Facebook. But I must … Read more
When my daughter was in the hospital, I played a lot of Gardenscapes. I was completely miserable, I couldn’t sleep, and that damned game made the time go by. There is a silly activity narrative to Gardenscapes, but the addictive part is the best match-3 game I’ve ever played. It’s a massive time sink. And—I’m … Read more
I didn’t mean to take a month and change off, but I did. Life has been unusually relentless. Some of that has been beyond my control, and other of that has been exacerbated by my mediocre resource management. From the better spot I’m in now, I’ve carefully considered what I’ve done to contribute to my … Read more
McDonald’s has a new burger called the Big Arch, which is essentially a Big Mac on steroids. You can get the full description here, and I borrowed this (also linked) image from there too. It’s pitched as a limited-time-only premium burger. I’d guess it’s $8-9 as an a la carte item. It packs 1,020 calories. … Read more
We’ve had the same Amazon Echo for well over ten years, because I was part of the group to which it was available before widespread release. It’s always worked flawlessly, though a few years ago I had to secure the top control cover with a little super glue. But it won’t do the new, AI-driven … Read more
Shortly after Aaron got his first wristwatch—so, maybe age 7—he brought it to me asking about the scratches in the acrylic crystal. I said, more or less: “if your fingernail doesn’t stop in them when you drag it gently across them, then you can put a really small dab of toothpaste on the end of … Read more
The 2025 Precious Hearts Tour is underway. Watch for a post early next week. I love visiting my seldom-seen friends. It’s the purpose for the trip, and a high attainable nowhere else. But I cherish the time by myself in the car too. It’s valuable reset time, and though I won’t use the R-word, it … Read more
I just made a breakfast date with a longtime friend. We’ve gone before, but it’s been too long. Whether professional, personal, or both, I’m a big fan of getting together for breakfast during the week. Meeting at 7 am can be quite an effective tactic to land on the hectic schedules of colleagues and/or friends. … Read more
I don’t write about my transgender daughter much—not because she is a secret, but because she just mostly wants to live her life. She just started graduate school after earning two separate bachelor’s degrees, and she stays busy. We’re very proud of her. She and I do, however, have an ongoing, necessary discussion about the … Read more