@jasonpics.bsky.social
I don’t know if Bluesky will be the social network that we’re looking for, but this app might help as we find out. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
The absolute best dog I’ve ever known, and such an important part of our family, died suddenly yesterday morning of a heart attack. Astro gave so much love, service, and companionship to everyone in the family. She was a loyal lifeguard and a cherished friend. She is now missed terribly.
12.04.2025 03:48 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Regan with her 20th birthday cake
Kari, Regan, and Jason in their empty house when moving out of Belton
Regan and dad from years gone by
Exactly 20 years ago today, we welcomed into the world the little girl who changed my life. She has been such an impressive, incredible person ever since. While I’m excited for what the future holds for her, I have to admit that part of me misses the little kid she once was. So proud of my SP. ✨👸🏻
05.04.2025 18:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Tokaido board game box cover
Solo game of Tokaido, which I won 72-71-63
It’s been WAY too long since I got a solo game to the table. Tonight I was thrilled to play @stonemaiergames.com edition of Tokaido. Beautiful and compelling as always, and the new Automa plays great too.
02.04.2025 03:48 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The bar at Brewhemia
Brewhemia tap recommendations
Me with Ian and Jo, my new Scottish friends
Scotland Day 5 – Part 4
Finally, before heading back to Aberdeen, I had dinner and a pint at Brewhemia near the train station. Fun place! So fun, that Ian and Jo asked to sit down with me, and we had a wonderful chat over beers (when I could understand Ian through his Scottish accent 🤣).
Just below the City Observatory at the top of Calton Hill
View of Edinburgh looking north from Calton Hill
Beautiful view of Arthur’s Seat, with Holyrood Palace in the background at left
Beginning of the path leading up to Calton Hill
Scotland Day 5 – Part 3
Took a walk up to Calton Hill. This beautiful urban park has some amazing views, and it probably even more idyllic on a bright summer day.
Outside St. Giles
String ensemble rehearsal in the cathedral
Thistle chapel at St. Giles cathedral
Good ol’ John Knox
Scotland Day 5 – Part 2
Also got to marvel at St. Giles Cathedral where a string rehearsal was going on. They filled the sanctuary brilliantly.
View from the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Outside Edinburgh Castle
Pic with a piper statue within the castle grounds
Within the castle grounds
Today was definitely my favorite day of the trip, so much that this will require multiple posts. The weather was bad (cold, VERY WINDY, and rainy), but I came prepared. After taking the train to Edinburgh, I headed straight to the incredible Edinburgh Castle.
29.03.2025 21:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Nah. That’s Windows XP wallpaper. You can’t convince me I’m wrong. 😉
28.03.2025 20:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Me before my presentation about therapy rehearsal in therapy education. (The iridescent effect was a weird camera trick.)
Using a hair dryer to reheat a burger and fries in my hotel room
Scotland Day 4
Not much to report. I attended some interesting IFTA conference sessions, & I presented one of my own. I never left the hotel & conference center, so after drinks at the bar, I did the “cheap dad” thing & used the hotel hair dryer to reheat my leftovers from last night. It was great.
Jason Sumner, Piping Instructor from Robert Gordon College (Aberdeen) performing at the IFTA Congress
Highland Dancers from Robert Gordon College performing at IFTA Congress in Aberdeen
Walking across the Scottish moors
Work and Astros Opening Day!
Scotland Day 3
The IFTA Congress began today, and at lunch we were entertained by piper and Highland dancers from Robert Gordon College. After sessions, I took a walk across the moors to a convenience store to grab snacks for #Astros #OpeningDay!
Old fishing village of Footdee that still looks like the quaint, tiny village it was 150 years ago
My feet in the cold North Sea waters
Me with the western North Sea horizon
Kings College Chapel at the University of Aberdeen
Day 2 in Scotland!
This day started out as a bummer, as the departure point for my paid tour was changed to St. Andrews, and I didn't get the message, so I set out to see some Aberdeen sites I missed yesterday. Footdee & the North Sea, University of Aberdeen campus, and some great Scottish food.
Me in front of the Robert the Bruce statue outside Marischal College in Aberdeen
View from the rooftop terrace at the Aberdeen Art Museum
ABERDEEN sign with the William Wallace statue & His Majesty’s Theatre in the background
Lunch of steak & ale pie, fries, and mashed peas
First day in Scotland. Toured solo around Aberdeen while trying to overcome jet lag!
26.03.2025 08:53 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Jason and Kari smiling at a wine bar
It was nice to have a date night to Willow Creek Winery last night. We’re still trying to figure out our new local haunts, but it’s fun trying to figure it out.
09.03.2025 03:57 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
