June 22, 2023

I’m a believer in world building and improvement. That’s why I struggle so hard in a world where so many are dedicated to tearing things up and stopping progress. There’s a few areas where I see it, nationally and locally, and I’m frustrated, because it’s like watching wildfires come towards your house. Eventually you have… Continue reading June 22, 2023

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June 21, 2023

For those counting, I saw two deer and two owlets (juvenile owls) yesterday. Good day.

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June 20, 2023

Battling allergies that won’t seem to quit this spring. It’s pulled out all the stops on me this year, the most frustrating of which is asthma. I’ve had asthma since about 1986, but it went into remission for at least a couple of years there, so I’m dismayed at its return. Watched “Strange New Worlds”… Continue reading June 20, 2023

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June 16, 2023

It’s been a nicely balanced week, though busy at work, I have had a pretty exceptional time at home just following the routine. I’ve also been doing a heavy amount of reading, which enhances the evenings tremendously. Right now my favorite of the books I’m reading is a library find, Tokyo Vice by Jake Adelstein,… Continue reading June 16, 2023

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June 9, 2023

Been an eventful week, and I’m trying to keep up. It’s going all right, I can say. Forget all that, though, it’s time to talk about “Ghostbusters”. As in they’re filming a new movie. That’s exciting. I like the direction they took in “Afterlife”, and I’m glad to see that the series has legs for… Continue reading June 9, 2023

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June 5, 2023

Ate too much food yesterday but it was nice. We attended a surprise birthday dinner for our neighbors across the street (we watch their cats and they watch ours on vacations) at El Fogon in West Des Moines, the one that’s on 8th Street. The restaurant is suffering from a loss of business caused by… Continue reading June 5, 2023

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June 2, 2023

I’ve always held strong opinions about music. As my wife puts it, I’m kind of a music snob. Which I acknowledge now. Right now, I think my favorite artist that I’ve (late to the party) discovered is Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Their current album, V, is tremendously catchy, and as I’ve been coming to realize, their… Continue reading June 2, 2023

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June 1, 2023

Starting the day off with thunder, lightning, and rain, which I absolutely love. Many instances of precipitation we get seem to happen in the middle of the night, or when I’m at work, so I can’t really enjoy it. But today I’m watching it and listening to it from the house, and that pleases me… Continue reading June 1, 2023

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May 31, 2023

It’s a bit hard to leave this May – it’s been a good one for me. Also, the older one gets the harder one clings to spring. Feeling impatient lately in general. I don’t know what the source of that feeling is, but I need to work on increasing my ability to accept the world… Continue reading May 31, 2023

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May 26, 2023

This weather is perfect. My car is perfect. I feel pretty good. If I put the news away, there are no problems in the world. For once, dammit, I’m going to enjoy it as it is.

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