My second wind is so far gone, it took me several beats before I even knew what you were talking about. Like I don’t even remember what it feels like to have that capacity. And I turn 60 this summer. :/
January 7, 2026 at 12:28 AM
My second wind is so far gone, it took me several beats before I even knew what you were talking about. Like I don’t even remember what it feels like to have that capacity. And I turn 60 this summer. :/
Olivia Dean keeps coming up in my algorithm- idk if she fits the idea you’re talking about - but she can def sing and I enjoy her music a lot.
January 1, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Olivia Dean keeps coming up in my algorithm- idk if she fits the idea you’re talking about - but she can def sing and I enjoy her music a lot.
I asked my boss if I could waste time on the internet rather than writing this report and she said, "OK, but you have to feel really bad about it, and ruin your holiday because you're not writing it now." She's kind of a bummer, tbh.
December 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I asked my boss if I could waste time on the internet rather than writing this report and she said, "OK, but you have to feel really bad about it, and ruin your holiday because you're not writing it now." She's kind of a bummer, tbh.
My dad has taken to jokingly talk about how (white) men are silenced/stifled/not allowed to exist/whatever. It's annoying when he does bc what? But there is a vibe of dismissal/eyerolling at white men and their thoughts/feels and that must feel yucky/hurtful and makes them forget their privilege.
December 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
My dad has taken to jokingly talk about how (white) men are silenced/stifled/not allowed to exist/whatever. It's annoying when he does bc what? But there is a vibe of dismissal/eyerolling at white men and their thoughts/feels and that must feel yucky/hurtful and makes them forget their privilege.
My dad is almost 80 and is very adept with his apple watch. He got it originally because of AFib. Though, now I'm going to ask him if he has the fall detection thing on it so it can message me or whatever.
December 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
My dad is almost 80 and is very adept with his apple watch. He got it originally because of AFib. Though, now I'm going to ask him if he has the fall detection thing on it so it can message me or whatever.
Does this imply, though, that progressive voters are more nuanced and aware of policy positions/votes than moderate voters? Or simply that there are more moderate-focused voters? I have been moving rather steadily further and further left politically, and "moderate branding" feels misaligned for me.
December 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Does this imply, though, that progressive voters are more nuanced and aware of policy positions/votes than moderate voters? Or simply that there are more moderate-focused voters? I have been moving rather steadily further and further left politically, and "moderate branding" feels misaligned for me.
That was cold and brilliant.
December 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
That was cold and brilliant.
You have definitely inspired me. My kid asked me yesterday what was something I really want for Christmas and I told her to get me some art supplies. I have no idea what I'm doing, but seeing your posts charged something in me. SO, THANK YOU!
December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
You have definitely inspired me. My kid asked me yesterday what was something I really want for Christmas and I told her to get me some art supplies. I have no idea what I'm doing, but seeing your posts charged something in me. SO, THANK YOU!
That is so beautiful!
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
That is so beautiful!
I have had something for a few weeks - not flu not covid - general aches, congestion, weird digestive stuff and whatnot, but have been wondering if it’s enterovirus? I think the one going around has respiratory stuff and it apparently lasts a long time. I’m pretty tired of it.
December 17, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I have had something for a few weeks - not flu not covid - general aches, congestion, weird digestive stuff and whatnot, but have been wondering if it’s enterovirus? I think the one going around has respiratory stuff and it apparently lasts a long time. I’m pretty tired of it.
Yeah I didn’t start til this year. I’m 59. So.
December 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Yeah I didn’t start til this year. I’m 59. So.
You have to run nowadays. Jogging is too lackadaisical for this rise and grind country. Or you have to lift. Because if you don't lift, then your body will completely fall apart by the time you're 55.
December 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
You have to run nowadays. Jogging is too lackadaisical for this rise and grind country. Or you have to lift. Because if you don't lift, then your body will completely fall apart by the time you're 55.
I'm really enjoying book three! In fact, I stayed up way too late last night reading. Excellent storytelling!
December 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I'm really enjoying book three! In fact, I stayed up way too late last night reading. Excellent storytelling!
This is so great - thank you for taking the time to reply! I'll do some more research :)
December 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This is so great - thank you for taking the time to reply! I'll do some more research :)
I'm very interested in your art/craft journey. I'm interested in exploring more creative activities for this next year - are there particularly fun, but low-cost/low-burden art modalities you would suggest based on your experience? The gel plate thing looks cool - but not sure about it for starting?
December 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I'm very interested in your art/craft journey. I'm interested in exploring more creative activities for this next year - are there particularly fun, but low-cost/low-burden art modalities you would suggest based on your experience? The gel plate thing looks cool - but not sure about it for starting?
you don't know fun until you play Uno Flip with a hyper-competitive wife and a kid who cheats.
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
you don't know fun until you play Uno Flip with a hyper-competitive wife and a kid who cheats.
Here's the sweet girl in question. Just realized it's her 13th birthday today, so she will get some grace about waking us up all night long.
December 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Here's the sweet girl in question. Just realized it's her 13th birthday today, so she will get some grace about waking us up all night long.
Our ancient GSD got me up THREE times last night needing to go out and then stood at the stairs debating whether it was worth being cold. I, the meanie, insisted it was worth it on our second go round at 4am. Who knows what the third thing was about - made my daughter go do it.
December 15, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Our ancient GSD got me up THREE times last night needing to go out and then stood at the stairs debating whether it was worth being cold. I, the meanie, insisted it was worth it on our second go round at 4am. Who knows what the third thing was about - made my daughter go do it.
2PM! That's what I noticed. We are looking for something to do tomorrow in our little town and everything starts at 9pm. No thank you very much.
December 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
2PM! That's what I noticed. We are looking for something to do tomorrow in our little town and everything starts at 9pm. No thank you very much.
Did you find having a trainer helped you? I'm doing my own thing at the gym, but not sure I'm making any progress. But I also get very insecure having someone watch me do things and am not super responsive to people trying to encourage me (it's embarrassing for me). And generic routines are meh?
December 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Did you find having a trainer helped you? I'm doing my own thing at the gym, but not sure I'm making any progress. But I also get very insecure having someone watch me do things and am not super responsive to people trying to encourage me (it's embarrassing for me). And generic routines are meh?
That album *and* Lux are SO GOOD
December 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
That album *and* Lux are SO GOOD
Nick was one of the friendliest, kindest, and just altogether good professors in ILR. And the love he had for his daughter and wife was evident to all. Just thinking of his face makes me smile.
December 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Nick was one of the friendliest, kindest, and just altogether good professors in ILR. And the love he had for his daughter and wife was evident to all. Just thinking of his face makes me smile.
It's so dumb bc why would I think the techbro/AI would have a better sense of what my grandma would say to me? Like, would the techbro be able to tell me detailed, boring things about neighbors I don't know? Or midwest-nice criticize my life choices and how I don't visit enough? I don't think so
December 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
It's so dumb bc why would I think the techbro/AI would have a better sense of what my grandma would say to me? Like, would the techbro be able to tell me detailed, boring things about neighbors I don't know? Or midwest-nice criticize my life choices and how I don't visit enough? I don't think so