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- More Pets from Rural OhioSince Mort passed away in Feb we’ve been thinking about getting a kitten, but we wanted the situation to be right and with Maurice still holding on it was going to be a tricky dance. Then a few days ago I saw a… Read more: More Pets from Rural Ohio
- Double FeatureSpenser and I did a double feature last night and saw the new minions movie then the new Jackass movie. It was thoroughly delightful and both are loving tributes to cinema in their own skewed way. The genuine love and non toxic masculinity… Read more: Double Feature
- A New Pen for Father’s DayI bought myself a Jinhao 9019 fountain pen as an early Father’s Day present. I’ve been writing longhand more lately because it‘s easier to get started and isn’t as distracting or uncomfortable on my wrists as my computer. This feels premium and is… Read more: A New Pen for Father’s Day
- Spenser’s High School GraduationSpenser’s graduation came and went so fast and I was so annoyed by how hot the arena was where they had the ceremony and the families in the stands screaming and hollering so we couldn’t hear anything. So I’m just now processing all… Read more: Spenser’s High School Graduation
- Sunrise, SunsetToo much grief. That’s the phrase that’s been going through my head a lot the last couple of weeks. It really started though about six months ago when I was laid off from my job unexpectedly. That really messed me up on just… Read more: Sunrise, Sunset
- On Keeping a Notebook (+Wallet)Navigating life with ADHD requires an ever-changing mix of high tech and low tech processes and tools. One of the things I‘ve been realizing is that I need to have a notebook on me at all times because handwriting important notes imprints them… Read more: On Keeping a Notebook (+Wallet)









