Two of my doors have been squeaking every time I opened or closed them. I did the half-assed thing of spraying lube on the hinges (while, of course, splattering more on the door than the hinge). It helps a little but didn’t get rid of the squeaks. After being annoyed for a few more weeks,…
4 Years From We To I
For the first year after my wife died, any time I had a conversation, it was full of “We’s”. They would ask about my life, my home or my past and I would reply: “We did…”, “We like…”, “We lived…”. It was painful. Many times I’d choke up. Too many times, I’d tell the casual…
All Politicians Are Garbage
All politicians are garbage and will disappoint you in the end. Katherine Mangu-Ward, Editor-In-Chief, Reason This line, said partially in jest on a recent Reason podcast, sums up my experience with politicians. Maybe there are some politicians who actually deliver on their promises, represent their constituents and are not prioritizing their own wants first, but…
Age Appropriate
When I was younger, I used to think that rules, customs and restrictions related to age were total bullshit. This was due to a combination of inexperience, a lack of wisdom, and mostly, not getting what I wanted when I wanted it. Socially, I thought limitations by age were counterproductive. When I was 17, I…
The Library
I went to the library last week. I haven’t been there in 3 years. It was closed for at least two years due Covid lockdowns and renovations. I like the way the library smells. I like meandering down the aisles and browsing the shelves until an author, a title or a cover catches my interest….
1 Second – Why I Don’t Play The Lottery
The Powerball Lottery jackpot has reached a $1.5 Billion. I know because both my mother and my friend Craig mentioned it to me this week. Plus, it’s in all the news headlines. About once every 5 years or so, I’ll play the lottery when it reaches some absurdly high record amount. After all, it’s only…
Faux Luxuries
Google is currently installing fiber lines throughout my neighborhood. Since our utilities are all underground, their crews are digging trenches to run conduit through swales, front yards and under sidewalks. In the process, they’ve had a few mishaps – including busting through several of my neighbors’ underground sprinkler lines. It’s easy to tell after they…
The Price Of Freedom
I am reading Tyll, a novel by Daniel Kehlmann. It’s the story about a young boy who becomes a traveling entertainer and jester during the 16th century (medieval times) in Germany during the 30 Years War. Tyll, a Miller’s son, runs away to join a Traveling Entertainer after his father is executed for witchcraft instead…
Legacy Laissez Faire
I had to laugh when I heard a 28 year old woman talking about “her legacy” and what she would be remembered for after she was gone. She’s a self described writer, comedian and digital content creator who went viral with a TikTok about a bad date involving 100 tacos. It was a funny video….
Fashion Small Plate
So I’ve got these 3 fantastic vests. The 1st is a midweight BlackDiamond vest a friend gifted me when he realized that medium was too big for him. The 2nd is a heavyweight Marmot vest he gifted to me for the same reason. The 3rd is a puffy vest I bought from REI back when…