Politicians (hell, even people way INTO politics), are people I actively try to avoid. I do vote, but I typically just can’t stand these types of personalities. They’re the most self-important people in any space, red or blue.

Ever take an anti-anxiety med in preparation for a meeting, only to have it canceled? That hour is yours now. Go take a nap.

Running around downtown Portland today.

I’m wearing size 36 pants today and they’re kind of loose. A small thing, but it feels good.

I often wonder if I like so many movies and albums from the late ’90s and early ’00s because they were genuinely that good or simply because that was the last time I truly cared.

I finally got a dedicated NEMA 14-50 outlet installed in the garage. No more dryer outlet charging!

Our relationship in a nutshell.

The rain never stopped us.

Such a nice campground down here at Beverly Beach! So cool to have 32A service With a 14-50 outlet right at the site! My son is so excited, too. Hopefully his enthusiasm is still high tomorrow (rain).

Trying out the dedicated B&W switch on the Nikon Zf at a coworker’s send-off last night.

Wardrobe change. She picked her outfit out this morning (changed twice) and ended up going with the Dino slip-ons she inherited from her brother.

Woke up way too early today. Lounging on the couch with my dog, I’m alternating between reading the news and sipping coffee with my eyes closed. It’s so quiet before the kids wake up.

Down 10 lbs since starting CICO. Only about 50 more to go. 😭

Nothing like camping at the Oregon Coast in mid-August.

40mm is one of my favorite focal lengths.

What good are iOS widgets and WatchOS complications if they never update until you open them? It would be funny if it wasn’t so aggravating.

This is just me getting old, but I feel very uncomfortable/borderline offended with the Gen Z boys adopting this mustache/mullet/pit viper aesthetic. Gives me abusive alcoholic vibes. I guess that means they’ve probably accomplished their goal.

25 mph really is too fast for most neighborhood streets. 15 mph should be the rule.

My wife competed in a duathlon on her birthday today and got third place in her age group. Proud of her.

Lose It! app makes me laugh with its “positive pattern detected” notifications. Yes, I like potatoes.

My kids love these German Playmobil Scooby-DOO! sets. They’re so creative. Keeps them busy and entertained for hours.

We rode bikes, played at the park, and chatted with the neighbor about her new dog. afterword.blog

People always say you’ll miss the fingerprints around the house when the kids grow up. I’ll definitely miss their little faces and the parenting experience, but I certainly will not miss having to repaint the walls every 6 months.

536 calories. A McDonald’s double cheeseburger has 100 fewer calories.