I’m going to pretend (as I drink my coffee on my porch) that today is a nice blustery day in October.

Rather than a mildly breezy 80 degree day in March.

Ugh internally routed cables can

SUCK IT

But this TIME Alpe D’ Huez is soooooo lovely it just might be worth the hassle.

The fool who chooses not to read is more illiterate than the man who is unable.

I picked a hell of a time to stop sniffing glue…

I’ve said this so many times before, but dang if it isn’t true.

Sometimes things live up to the hype.

Hoover Dam - Today, February 6th, 2025

I hate (H A T E) dealing withh parking at venues.

To the point where I would almost rather just not go.

I think I’m reaching my capacity for human interaction for a while.

My “peers” have begun to wear on me.

“4.5 billion kilometers is a considerable distance…”

-Alex McColgan (Astrum)

#understatementoftheday

Man I just had the best Club Sandwich I’ve had in literal years. I ordered it on a whim from a place called “Jim’s” which is like a better version of your typically diner fare. It’s maybe a mile from my house but I never go there.

That has now changed.

This is a shelf where I keep things that have caused me a large amount of pain, discomfort, or bled me of money.

Yesterday I added this breaker, which partially failed in the middle of the winter storm. This caused a “dead-leg” in my power and rendered my HVAC unusable, among other affronts.

SOOOO Bob Uecker, and David Lynch so far today.

Just waiting on the “third” I suppose…

Well, it’s the 9th of January, and I’ve fallen behind on my journaling.

At least I acknowledged this early enough to remedy it. I have daily notes and thoughts, just not cohesive journal entries.

And just like that, the holidays are over, and conference calls are back on with people talking work priorities again, like it all never happened.

Every year is more surreal than the last.

Fellow central Texans, how is everyone’s PTSD this morning?

Genuinely still kinda trippin' that it’s 2025.

I have been feeling a bit “off” the last few days til yesterday, I had a stitch and some cramps, and I realized I was dehydrated. So today, I started my day with some intentional hydration in the form of a glass of water and Skratch Labs cucumber lime. It has made ALL the difference.

I like to sit in my driveway in the mornings and take things in. Lately I see lots of folks out riding their bikes, which is great, but it’s alarming how many ride by on nearly flat tires, with dry, squealing drivetrains.

If this is you and you see me, pull in, we’ll get you fixed up.

You know it’s Christmas in Texas. It’s 71 degrees and raining.

It’s time for that winter Pho that makes my head feel better and my sinuses clear.

Much neededed today

Night.

My daughter and I have come into possession of a circa 1984 vintage Canon AE-1.

We’ve been having a great time learning (re-learning in my case) film photography.

It reminds me of the good old days of photography, when every shot counted, as they certainly weren’t “free.”