Category Archives: Personal

Reflections and Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Ian

It’s the last day of the year. Last few hours, actually. I wanted to do quick look back at the last year and then outline some of what I’m thinking about for next year. When I mentioned I was thinking … Continue reading →

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Christmas: An Event That Happened

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Ian

Hey friends! Warning in advance this one ended up being a bit ramble-y, even by my standards. 🙂 It’s Christmas! For another…hour-ish, Pacific time.Listen, I didn’t get around to blogging until late today. But now I’m here with hot chocolate … Continue reading →

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Bloggerel Doggerel

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Ian

(Despite the doggerel in the title, this post does not, in fact, have the form of comic verse. More’s the pity.) Been a few weeks, so it’s update time again! Whee, updates. ~ * ~ * ~ Things have taken … Continue reading →

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Life Keeps Being Itself

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Ian

I know I said in my last post I’d post later in the week. One week, six weeks, basically the same thing, right? I used to do some good accountability on here, which I think I’ll start doing again. When … Continue reading →

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And We’re Back

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Ian

I return! I’ve tried to write this post at least twice now, over the past year-ish. So now I’m going to try and just write the short, FAQish and/or bullet points filled version of my comeback post. Where did you … Continue reading →

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A Good Day to Blog

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Ian

My internet’s been out for the past 36 hours. Except my phone, which doesn’t have enough bandwidth or data for me to do my day job. But you know what a phone connection is perfect for? Tethering to my computer … Continue reading →

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Rough Start

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Ian

I’m writing this from under a cozy blanket on my couch, propped up on a good pillow, and wearing a nice warm fleece pullover. The space heater’s going again after keeping it off most of the day, and I’m starting … Continue reading →

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The Start of Things

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Ian

I decided on a lark today that it might be fun to blog more this year. That’s the only goal I’m going to official commit to: just do more posts than last year. Which shouldn’t be hard. I’m currently thinking … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Ian

We did it! We made it to the end of the year. And what a shitty year it was for pretty much everyone. I’m having a hard time reflecting on the past year. My brain just doesn’t want to focus … Continue reading →

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Lasagna, and Other Things

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Ian

Made this lasagna today. It uses zucchini instead of noodles, and hopefully won’t taste absolutely terrible or be a soggy mess, if I’m lucky. It’s one of the more complicated dishes I’ve made for myself in a while. The pandemic … Continue reading →

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