Watching Conan O’Brien Must Go and haven’t laughed this hard in can’t remember when. 📺
Always appreciate a Greg Fallis post, and this one for World Bicycle Day is no different. 🚲
Bloody Mary on the front porch while working the NYT crossword. New Sunday morning routine? Could be (a lot) worse.
Rigging up my old GT Zum to get back and forth to the local pond with fishing gear. Now eyeing a good gravel bike for everyday (trail) riding. Also considering a Bromton to keep in the truck for use on road trips. Too many choices out there! 🚲
I really really shouldn’t have my credit card stored on file with the tackle/bait shop. 🎣
Frustrating vet experience today. A lot of mistakes and lack of attention to detail, and all leading into a surgery which doesn’t really instill confidence. They’ve been mediocre for some time now. Today my wife (the most patient person in the world) says it’s time to switch. Says a lot.
Late to the party perhaps but, the Bubbies Spicy Kosher Dill pickles are my new addiction. So good! Could be a touch spicier and I might add a few more peppers to my next jar. 🥒
Watched Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang, hosted by the Library Speakers Consortium.
Really appreciated the insight and creative approaches shared during this talk.
Watched Cloak and Dagger (1984) 🎥
One of my childhood favorite movies. RIP Dabney Coleman.
Recently introduced to this regional sandwich/deli chain, Beach Hut Deli. The sandwiches are great but I’m addicted to their Italian dressing and Chef’s Salad. It’s - and I don’t say this lightly - AMAZING.
Quite possibly the funniest thing on Youtube | Bobby Fingers.
So what if I want to buy a Kei truck just to setup a zen garden in the bed? | The 2024 Toyama Kei-Truck Gardening Contest
Almost purchased a x100VI on the spot (rare in stock at local camera store) but, as difficult as it was, stuck to my resolve to wait and see what next year’s X-Pro 4 and X-E5 will be released with. I love my interchangeable lens camera way too much to settle for a fixed lens, as good as a x100 is.
Apple Pencil Pro, the Starfox Edition. “Do a barrel roll”
Do I need this? No. Now, want is a different conversation. Commodore 64 tribute keyboard.
This weekend’s storm brought a few nice downpours of rain but nowhere near the levels that those up in the mountains received (blizzard conditions!).
This was a happy scene to end the weekend with sunlight, blue sky, and the storm clouds moving east and away.
I still pretty much have The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert (Nintendo Live 2024 TOKYO) on repeat. 🎵🕹️
Watched: Laxaþjóð | A Salmon Nation. 🐟🎥
Eye opening and anger inducing. We (humans) are just hellbent on destruction.
Really appreciated this stroll down memory lane, courtesy of Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert (Nintendo Live 2024 TOKYO)". 🎵🎮
Today’s mood: Yuma Abe - “Omaemo”. 🎵
Today’s mood: Cameo - “Word Up” 🎵
Just wandering down memory lane and this evoked some middle school dance memories.
Listened to: This Is Love Episode 82: The Care and Keeping of You. 🎙
A great episode featuring Valorie Schaefer, a Korean Adoptee who worked at American Girl, wrote the book The Care and Keeping of You and had big influence at the company.
Ooh, loved this cover of Concrete Blonde’s “Joey” by Kaitlyn Schmitt and members of her fellow area cover bands. 🎵
Not only that, I was the first person of Chinese descent to fly on the Shuttle, and the Chinese community had taken a great deal of interest. You have to understand the Asian culture. You don’t just represent yourself; you represent your family. The first thing you learn as a kid is to bring no shame to the family.
What happens when an astronaut in orbit says he’s not coming back?
Asian parents… the struggle is real.
Today’s mood: Jake Shimabukuro - “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” 🎵