Heat Weirdlastname One thing I know about myself is that I am somewhat time-disorganized. I have trouble getting things done without scrambling. I have never successfully implemented a routine. My morning schedule could be considered a routine, I guess, but it’s more “how little time can I use to get done what needs to be done in … Read more
I started listening to the Work Life podcast, by Adam Grant. I love it! Super-interesting. Since they’re relatively close to the beginning of the podcast, I started at the beginning. Season 1, Episode 3 was “The Problem with All Stars,” and while it was interesting to listen to, the piece that was most striking to … Read more
The Kid was invited to a birthday party at a park yesterday. I took the Nikon and wandered off for a little while to snap some photos. Not the best framing for this next one—it was the best I could do with what I had—but I had to capture the colors. After dinner, The Climbing … Read more
I’m tired of needing to “be vigilant or be a victim” (who will subsequently be blamed for not knowing better). What triggered this? The advice that’s going around to sign documents using a four-digit date instead of a two-digit date, so that two additional digits can’t be added to backdate or postdate the document. I … Read more
My last photography post of the year! I haven’t used the Nikon this week — as you might relate, it’s been a busy week. Most of what we’ve been doing has been inside or outside at night, and it’s been more important to me to have decent photos than to practice with the flash and … Read more
Today’s photos are from a walk at South Mountain. While I enjoy the dried out plants, I’m looking forward to later in the winter/early spring when everything comes alive. Also, I love cactus skeletons.
I was at physical therapy. There was an older woman finishing up her appointment. She had one of the standard old white lady perms. Her hair was dyed purple, fading. She had on a grey long-sleeved T-shirt with an emerald green short-sleeved T-shirt over it which read BE HAPPY in white letters. And shiny silver … Read more
Three things that came together recently: 1- The Kid had a sleepover the other night. Big fun! They played with LEGO, jumped on the trampoline, drank hot chocolate, read about sharks, played in the yard, and might have even slept in there somewhere. At breakfast, I was making pancakes, and they had made up and … Read more
The only photos I have taken since our trip to Sedona have been of The Kid, both at taekwondo-related events. First, he had a tournament, then he had his first sparring class in gear. Since I wasn’t participating in either (I feel no need to compete nor to get kicked!), I took the opportunities to … Read more
When the weather is nice, I don’t listen to as many podcasts. Most of my listening is in the car, and when the weather is nice, the windows are down, and when the windows are down, I can’t hear podcasts (or music), so I just enjoy the air. But the weather hasn’t been nice lately, … Read more