Crazy ice storm over the last day. I think nearly 100% of our and surrounding counties are without power. I didn't recall the last time this area had one this bad.

To the person at my company who scheduled a summit at a Disney resort at a time of year when half the schools are going on spring break: either well played or what the hell?
This trip is going to cost the company more to send me domestically than it did to send me overseas to Europe a month ago.

Staving off the general angst of existing in America by enjoying Fairy Slipper Stout lagerhead style at the fantastic Elder Piper Brewing. The hot iron caramelizes the sugars in the beer. It really was fantastic.