Doug

I just lost The Game.

Just taught 7 and 8 about “The Game.”

They’ve lost repeatedly for about 20 minutes.

Had a problem I expected to spend the day working out and solved it in 10 minutes. Now what?

Here I am whistling in the darkness.

Like Laura Palmer, sometimes my arms bend back. When they do, my sternum pops. It feels amazing.

Watching the GA Auburn game and they’re going to wear out the penalty flags if they’re not careful.

Also indulging!

A small, white and tan dog on a blue leash is sitting on grassy ground with fallen leaves, looking back toward the camera.

Chilly morning walkies with this little fella.

New from the social desk across the aisle: Reading email threads out loud.

I’m spending a tremendous amount of time outside this week. The weather is perfect, and indoors has no hold on me. I’ve even skipped my nightly gaming sessions to sit on the porch swing and just float in the dark.

Phone just popped up a low battery warning.

Me too, buddy.

My daughter cackled.. CACKLED when I told her there’s a real band called Oingo Boingo.

I’m apparently the AWS guy for a few companies now.

Live your life such that Jane Goodall would never have daydreamed about shooting you off into space.

Overheard in the background of this Zoom call:

“She’s a grown woman. Let her do whatever she goddamn wants.”

Here for it.

Chilling at the office at almost 11pm. Living my best life.

Basically being morale support for my customer while software vendors hash out a problem.

I keep telling myself this beats staying up late playing Borderlands 4

I survived taking all three kids to the dentist! Only two need expensive follow-up appointments.

One of them is the orthodontist, though so 😅

I survived taking all three kids to the dentist! Only two need expensive follow-up appointments.

One of them is the orthodontist, though so 😅

One specialist referral and three scheduled follow-up appointments later and two of the kids are done at the dentist.

What was it that comes in threes?

Just caught a glimpse of my avatar on my MacBook and thought “What’s my mom’s picture doing on there?”

I favor her more and more every year.

Taking three kids to the dentist this morning at the same time. If I survive I’ll be unstoppable.

I use and really like Mona for iOS. See you there!

I guess I’m self medicating my very unmanaged adhd with nicotine for a bit.

Don’t let the days go by
Could’ve been easier on you
I couldn’t change, though I wanted to
It should have been easier by three
Our old friend fear and you and me
Dopamine, dopamine
Don’t let the days go by
Dopamine
Don’t let the days go by….

So much going on today! Better busy than bored.

Accomplished a lot this weekend. Did fun stuff with the family, hung out with some old friends, tidied up, and finally got my radio license.

I’ll take it.

A mostly full glass of amber-colored beer is on a metal patio table alongside a red cup and other dining items.

October means the local Oktoberfest brew is on tap at the pizza place.

Passed the amateur radio technician exam today.

In honor of the spooky season I decided to play Dead Space for the first time. It’s a blast.

Today started out really sick(1).

Today is ending with me sick(2).

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