Kevin

In our house, the correct order of morning word games is: Wordle, Quordle Classic, Quordle Sequence, Twofer Goofer, Connections, Strands, and Sports Connections. (I do the Crossword and Spelling Bee solo and separately from @katy-w.bsky.social.)

Conference tournaments are starting in college basketball and that makes me very happy. If I watch enough of these games, then I can pretend like I'm knowledgeable when it comes time to fill out my brackets in a couple weeks.

I joined Flashes with an alt account but I don’t know who else is using it. Please add me over there if we are friends.

Selfie of a man wearing a Quebec Nordiques hoodie.

I just realized I’ve been wearing this hoodie all day so maybe it’s a sign that I should cheer for Canada, after all.

Sometimes when I'm cooking I'll narrate what I'm doing for the dog like I'm hosting a cooking show. He doesn't understand what I'm saying but he always seems very interested.

Red Wings fan in DC. I’m cheering for the US but it feels weird to be conflicted about it.

Had a near-death experience this afternoon after almost being hit by a car that blew through a crosswalk and, you know, I just really didn't need that on top of everything else that's going on in the world.

Coffee mug with fun smiling beignet, coffee, and milk carton.

Post a thing that makes you smile challenge: This coffee mug that I got from Café Du Monde.

In the latest episode of Our Health Insurance System Is Stupid, today I have to break up with my therapist because she's starting a private practice that won't be in-network anymore.

World So Strange, by Grubby Little Hands 11 track album

I am admittedly extremely biased, but I honestly think they’re very good and you should check them out on Bandcamp.

Album covers for three records by Grubby Little Hands: World So Strange, Garden Party, and The Grass Grew Around Our Feet.

A good thing that has happened recently is that I’ve reconnected with a good friend of mine from college, who also happens to be in a band, and he sent me copies of three of their records.

I've been mentally struggling lately, and I think a lot of it is because there's a coup happening in our city—and everyone knows it—but, like, normal life is still happening. Grocery shopping and dog walks and dinner dates, even though we all know the world is on fire. It's such a disconnect.

No-boil lasagna noodles feel like magic to me because I don’t understand the science behind them, but I don’t want anyone to explain it because the truth probably isn’t that interesting.

Screenshot of Spotify playlist called “Is This It?” consisting of two songs: If This Is It by Huey Lewis and This Is It by Kenny Loggins.

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It's happening! Skyline, Graeter's release chili-flavored ice cream (it's real this time) After initial speculation surrounding a possible collab surfaced in October, Skyline Chili and Graeter's Ice Cream have officially teamed up.

Have you seen this yet?

There are definitely a lot of advantages to being tall but this morning I also hit my head on a cabinet while leaning over the sink.

D.C.’s newest giant pandas are set for their public debut The general public will get its first glimpse Friday at Qing Bao and Bao Li, the National Zoo’s newest giant pandas.

Before we moved next to the zoo, I never had to think about encountering a media circus on a morning dog walk.

The Red Wings’ intermission report on FanDuel Sports Network is sponsored by the Michigan Problem Gambling Hotline, and I think that says everything you need to know about sports media right now.

Further update: I did indeed have to call every weeknight for two weeks but I was never told to report and my jury service is now over. 🥳

I'm very happy that pandas are back at the National Zoo, but I am not excited that starting tomorrow our neighborhood is probably going to be a traffic nightmare (both vehicle and pedestrian) for the foreseeable future.

🎶 It’s based on the pieces of this bread right here, And I’ve got some ham so I’m gonna need some Pepper Jack slices 🎶

🎶 Dear sir or madam, did you raid my fridge? Its been years since I’ve had a saaaandwich 🎶

An embarrassing percentage of my brainspace is taken up by shoehorning random phrases into familiar tunes. Luckily @katy-w.bsky.social finds it endearing and not annoying.

Package of pepper jack cheese slices.

[To the tune of Paperback Writer] 🎶 Pepper Jack slices, Peeeppper Jaaaack sliiiiices 🎶

We've been getting them in Cleveland Park, too.

Husband and wife selfie. The woman is wearing a shirt for Washington Football Team and the man is wearing a Grit shirt for the Detroit Lions.

Since @katy-w.bsky.social is a Washington fan, we’re guaranteed to have a team in the NFC championship game.

Dark magic and friendly refereeing

I generally do a good job of keeping sports in the right perspective, but this Lions season feels like destiny and I’m going to be so sad if they lose.

It’s weird being a Lions fan living in DC right now. Everyone is excited about the local team and normally I would cheer for them to do well (since Snyder is gone), but we just really need this.

Album cover for Disintegration by The Cure.

New record collection acquisition #5: Disintegration by The Cure. Another “no skips” album, this one is basically a masterpiece.