“California is a state that looks like a sock.”

-my kid

I guess Zoomers are calling VCRs “VHS Players”. There are entire debates going on about this on Instagram like VCR has been Inceptioned.

VHS tapes, yes. VHS player? Never.

My second story got up to 85° today in Portland and opening windows didn’t budge the temp. I’m a little ashamed to say I turned on the AC on March 18th to cool down my office. I can’t focus when I’m sweating.

The sidewalks never stood a chance.

You might have ADHD if stimulants make you sleepy. I’ve been sleeping so much better since being more consistent in taking them.

Mela is straight up the best iOS app I’ve found in years. It’s changed my meal planning and eating habits. The only thing that could possibly make it better is if its grocery lists somehow integrated directly with grocery store ordering apps. I love it.

Dealing with Tough Family Stuff

My little mischief makers started the day with a giggle takeover!

My car is 13 years old and recently turned over 150,000 miles. I got it used in 2013 with 55k miles on it, so I’ve done fewer than 10k miles per year, including several cross-country trips. It’s been a great car with very few issues, but it’s showing its age and I’m debating if I should put the $4k in repairs it needs into it or get something else. I’ve loved not having a car payment the last 5 years, but I also don’t want to keep sinking money into it. Keeping it would cost $6k over two years, including gas. An electric would cost $10k after incentives over the same period.

No one told me T/Gel was discontinued 😑

Made this homemade pot pie recipe tonight for dinner, with some modifications. Mine of course didn’t look this beautiful, but it was a hit nonetheless!

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/one-skillet-rotisserie-chicken-pot-pie

The world has changed and our children no longer smell of smoke. writings.bryan.lv

Continuing to struggle with my weight. writings.bryan.lv

I guess she likes Future Islands.

The zeitgeist of the last half century would have us believe that Elvis was a morbidly obese man near the end of his life. Some so-called sources claim he was 350 lbs. Ain’t no way. This is a photo from his last performance (1977). The dude had a bit of a double chin, but he barely even had a belly.

The barber gave me a senior discount today, and while I can appreciate that their heart was in the right place, I’ll be at happy hour after work if anybody needs me.

Proud of myself for getting up at 6:00 today and heading straight for the treadmill before the kids woke up. I’m not a morning person, but I’ve been sleeping better with exercise. I’ve had a good streak going in February despite lots of celebrations with food. Back on CICO, doing my best.

Four weeks after New Year’s and I nearly had the place to myself.

While I’ve been doing a decent job of meal planning and trying out new recipes, I think much of the time I’d be happier just eating a bowl of cereal or having a sandwich.

I had a very writing and editing-heavy day at work. I started making dinner early, which took about an hour, and then played outside with the kids and roughhoused for 45 minutes. This somewhat shockingly only got me to 2500 steps. I did 40 more minutes of walking on the treadmill (2.2 miles) and now I’m only at 7066 steps. It’s no wonder we get fat with such sedentary jobs. I need to start walking while working.

Moonrise on the Oregon Coast and a few moments of peace while walking the dog last night before settling in with the kids.

Perfection