mastodon 4.6.9Husband, father, voracious reader, curious about most everything. Artist, designer, photographer, writer. Proud Midwesterner, liberal, freethinker.
The #InternetArchive. I discovered a LOT of great live shows there today that I will copy to my phone and thereby reduce my streaming of music.
Doctor appointment went well.
I have been on a creative roll lately, the ideas just keep coming for what could be a decent side gig AND a great creative outlet. I just need to strike while the iron is hot, because they are bound to dry up sometime.
Smooth transfer of my account to a new server (mstdn.party). I was happy on toot.community, but heard it was shutting down, so...
Cooler, less humid weather made for a more pleasant walk for both myself and my very hairy dog.
A relatively low-stress workday
Had the day off today, the culmination of a 4-day weekend.
Only 4 workdays this week (I swear I don't hate my job, but everyone needs a little time off from time to time).
Took a great tour of the #StLouis Public Library's Beaux Arts Central Library. Thanks to Kurt, our guide, and Scott in Special Collections. Highly recommended if you live in #TheLou or visit.
It's my Friday. I have tomorrow (actual Friday) and the following Monday off. Four-day weekend, whoo-hoo!
Starting a digital garden. Some technical details to iron out, but I think this may be a good solution for me.
Bourbon and Coke. Trying to limit my imbibing to the weekend, but see number 1 above.
Had the day off from work (and it's payday).
Spent most of it at the #StLouis Art Museum, for Free Friday. Saw the "Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan" exhibit. Really beautiful and interesting.
A late lunch/early dinner at our favorite neighborhood tavern. Great burgers and fries.
The Frank Lloyd Wright book I bought Friday after out tour of a Wright-designed house is excellent.
No mowing today, but I will pay for it tomorrow. Two yards to cut, but I will start early and pace myself.
Burgers and hot dogs on the grill, with tomato and cucumber salad for supper. Delicious and helped keep the house cool.
It's dark enough now in the early morning that it's possible to see some stars.
Friday, and a payday.
I found my new favorite band. https://youtube.com/watch?v=pxqJSZbmfTc&is=gVfpjgC7S6nPRoI2
My broken nose is much better today, only hurts when I touch it.
Chicken cutlets in a lemon-parmesan cream sauce over angel hair pasta for dinner.
Have been doing a decent job watching what I eat (no, or very few, untracked snacks). I am on track to reach my goal weight in a little over a month.
Got a deal on a new grill, and it was already assembled, too.
Spent the day shopping with my wife.
Cinnamon sugar pretzel bites at the mall.
Our neighbors' first grandchild was born today. Mom and baby both doing well.
Fruitful shopping trip with my wife.
Watched a little of a bike race in my neighborhood.
Spectacular cloud day today.
Tuesday is what passes for a slow day at work.
Flipping through the channels and caught "Foul Play". Such a fun movie, they don't make them like that anymore.
Got my grass all cut, so that I won't have to do it next weekend after my surgery.
I normally take my coffee black, but lately have been indulging in what I call a Tom Hanks (because I read that he likes his this way) - coffee, a splash of milk, and a little Ovaltine.
My surgery on Wednesday went well.
After a rather rough night in the hospital, I can sleep in my own bed tonight.
My boss is understanding about me having to be away from work a few more days.
Post retina reattachment surgery doctor visit went well. All is as it should be at this point, and I can return to work on Monday.
During my week-long convalescence, I got reacquainted with some favorite shows (Corner Gas, Dragnet, The Prisoner) and discovered a couple of new favorites (Mr. Sloane, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds).
Still have a long weekend ahead before I go back to work.
Listened to the new #TeenageFanclub album. It's very good – mellow and laid back, with lots of their trademark harmonies.
Got out and drove today for the first time in over a week due to a recent surgery to reattach my retina. A little harrowing to drive one-eyed, but I will be more confident come Monday.
It's "National Pizza and Beer" day in the US, and we celebrated with a couple of pies from our favorite place. Sadly, no beer though.
Good progress made on design projects.
More comfortable driving one-eyed today (recovering from a detached retina).
All ready for my first day back to work after over a week - meals and snacks prepared and packed, clothes laid out, showered and shaved.
