Earlier this evening I was talking to a long-time friend. Our discussion centered around mental health and practicing self-care. During the conversation I started reflecting on shifts that had occurred over the last year. Friendships are different. Social life is different. Entertaining is different. Relationship with family is different. Work environment is different. And so… Continue reading Covid Shift

Tomorrow is the first big personal day of 2021. We are going to get our first shot of the Moderna vaccine! I had been very excited to hear the news of when some of my friends, siblings, and family were getting theirs. They are first responders, health care workers, and in the higher risk group.… Continue reading Shot Happy

It has now been over a week since I went on a TV news hiatus (well, it really has been a TV hiatus in the end). I am still watching Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, etc., but not nearly as much. The great thing about watching on streaming is no commercials, and no commercials is a good… Continue reading No TV = More Accomplishments

If I hear one more white man ask where his safe space is, I just might lose it! As a white man, albeit a gay one, which may take me down the ladder a rung or two, I’m smart enough to know my safe space, as the white male, is pretty much everywhere. Whether at… Continue reading Little(?) Micro Aggressions

A team member and I were talking recently about annual reviews, motivation, and work ethics. Part of our discussion was about how did we come to have our work ethic. Where do we get our work ethic? School was not a big thing for them as they never worried about getting a bad grade. I… Continue reading What’s Your Work Ethic?

Spent most of the day at the ER. All is better now than when the day started, but has worn me out. Too tired and distracted for writing this evening. See you tomorrow.

I just don’t understand. It is the whole tell it to me like I’m a kindergartener again. The Democrats have the majority in the House, the Senate, and have the Presidency. And yet, with all of that power, they don’t seem to be able to really do anything for the American people…at least so far.… Continue reading GQP Wins Again

I like to make as much of my meals from scratch as possible. That way I know what has gone into them, no worries about preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup, costs less, and generally tastes better. Meatballs have been on my mind the last week. I use Papa Joe’s recipe as my base, and go… Continue reading A “Duh!” Moment

No, I’m not referring to football or The Ohio State University. I’m referring to pounds. Actually, it’s 11 (and a belt notch), but Big 10! sounded so much better. As with so many, having to shelter in place for the past year has put a damper on my activity and my gym going. I was… Continue reading Big 10!