Writer, Dabbler In Things
May saw me able to listen to more books, while also continuing to read some older ones, and starting to read some newer ones at the same time. A bit crazy, particularly for me. Here’s what it turned out like: ReadSomeday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways To Propel Your Creative Life – Matthew DicksThe … Read more
It was a month of loading myself up with books — physical, ebooks and audiobooks — but ending up not getting to many of them for myriad reasons (although, okay, a lot of it was falling for a new comedy podcast). Here’s how it shook out: Read Things From the Flood – Simon Stålenhag Small … Read more
It seems that some high schoolers these days are starting to develop an affinity for owning physical entertainment items instead of relying exclusively on streaming, which for me was an unexpected turn. My 14-year old started to develop a particular interest in VHS tapes thanks to a burgeoning enjoyment of analog horror, which is a … Read more
There’s a lot that grown-ups can learn from kids. Yes, we have bills to pay and jobs to go to (or, even more stressful for many more these days, not), and weighing the pros and cons of getting that root canal… there’s no end of big person responsibilities and issues on our minds. But too … Read more
Tonight’s games were a carbon copy of those played back on Isolation Day 19, and I don’t have much to add beyond a couple of things I noticed: Sushi Go! continues to be a game I really enjoy. Tonight, our daughter was racking up the points with her Dumpling cards. The points for them jump … Read more
I hate movie talkers. Sorry if you are one. I mean, I may not even know you, so it’s probably rude to say I hate you right out of the gate like that. But if you talk during movies? You’re definitely working your way toward the Hate You column. And in fairness, that’s on you. … Read more