97/100. Waiting on two via Libby and an ordered copy to arrive at the library. Almost made it before the new job starts tomorrow. (Done with 56/100 on the 2023 list.)

I've lived through fires in southern California and been part of a team that helps an entire university shelter in place. This fire in LA is categorially different. The damage is on a unseen level.
It's not just fancy celebrity homes (yes there are those too), (1/5)

RIP to the last melocreme pumpkin in our house. 🥺

Working my way through the NYT 2024 most notable list. 17 deep so far.

My fellow GenX, lo on this very night, I was in need of a random cable of ages past, and behold, it was there - safely tucked away in the closet in "tub of random cords." In stark contrast to the naysayers, the tub has proven its worth!

This is all the enthusiasm I could muster for my morning swim.

Fall, in Texas, means the weather is still nice enough to start painting a deck in the morning.

Also, you never know if you will get to enjoy the deck all winter or it will sit under ice.

This week's library haul: