Even though I’m on a holiday staycation, staying up until 1:00am is not advisable for me. I tried it twice, just to make sure, and that’s a big NOPE. That groggy morning feeling is not how I want to spend my time off, though it does remind me of college… 😜
Category Archives: snippets
Status: Sans Washer
Today, our washing machine decided to shit the bed. New gear case and clutch assembly are on order, as the tech who came out said that our Whirlpool is “built like a tank” and is worth fixing.
Then and Now
Seeing Connor with Baxter this morning reminded me of a similar vignette nine years ago as he stood at this same window with Mei.


I miss that kitty. Come to think of it, sometimes I miss that toddler, too.
Twitter Update: Ready
I‘m up before sunrise on a Saturday. Morning coffee is on board, as are my vitamins and some ibuprofen for good measure. I even ate breakfast. I’m wearing camouflage workout capris without socks, and it’s 28F outside.
Wish me good skills on my Krav Maga black belt test! 🥋😳
Twitter Update: On a Quest to Be My Best!
Surprised myself this morning by passing the fitness portion of my Krav Maga black belt test, despite a bad back and a bum knee.
Forearm plank: 2m21s
Push-ups: 27 in 2 mins (!!!)
Body-weight squats: 90+ in 2 mins
Much gratitude to Daniel Turner’s Karate America for pushing me to be my best! 👊🏻