Just checked out my Steam year in review and I’m surprised that I earned 325 achievements and played 18 new games this year! #Steam #SteamReplay
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 →
I stole this idea from someone else. I don’t know who. The CEO of Arizona Iced Tea after reading the news last week.
I have no sympathy for the leadership of companies that exploit average people every day. How many thousands of people have lost their lives or been financially crippled because their medical insurance company decided that the procedure/medication that was ordered by a licensed physician was not necessary?
Make mistakes. Be wrong. Fail.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Many times in my life; I’ve let a fear of failing or embarrassing myself stop me from even attempting new things. I am now attempting many of those same things. I have not become more brave or bold in my years; I’ve simply heard some wisdom from others that spoke to me on a deep level, and from that have decided that there is no shame in imperfection. This was a Kafkaesque undertaking for me.
I haven’t been able to pee for just over a week now. Every time I go into the restroom, there is a llama staring at me. #ShyBladder #StickersEverywhere #GirlDad
My Boat is Full of Holes
Sunday, December 15, 2024
She was once a proud and noble vessel. Unfortunately, she was underway and out to sea for too long without proper maintenance. Before we realized it, we were in dangerous waters and had been overtaken by pirates. Our new “captain” pulled every bit of loot he could from our vessel and then scuttled it unexpectedly. I found myself adrift in a cold, uncaring sea. Voices could be heard from others from the ship calling out and even occasional sounds of happiness as some seemed to be able to help others out of the danger.
Why is Family the Way They Are?
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Oh boy, today has been terrible. Inhale 7… 6… 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Exhale 7… 6… 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Feel better? I do. Now maybe I can tell you my story. I woke up this morning with a nearly six-hour drive daring me to try to conquer it. Despite the large portion of my life that I’ve spent behind the wheel; I do not look forward to days like this.
#PTSG Hang out on this brisk Snowrunner Saturday morning. Let’s chill and vibe. Come on in and join the fun! Look forward to seeing you there! 
December 5th was opening night for Pliny the Elder’s newest part. She had been cast as Cassie in this play. She is on stage as much as anyone, or more. You could say I’m one proud papa. This is the first time I’ve seen her become a character and not just recite lines.
About twenty minutes into the play, Cassie is confronted by Brian regarding her desires in life. Brian is surprised to learn that Cassie has no interest in being anyone’s wife. This is the first moment for me where Pliny has become the character she portrays. Several audience members gasped at her indignation at the idea that all any woman could want from life was to be wed.
The play itself follows the events of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The story was created by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon and brings the audience “downstairs” to see how Christmas fares for the servants of the household. It moves along quite nicely, and the main antagonist of the story is the scoundrel, George Wickham.
Pliny does a fine job of holding her British accent throughout the performance. She put forth a great deal of effort to be able to pronounce many of the words with that affectation. A few of the cast members do not even seem to attempt to have an accent. I will commend George Wickham here. The actor manages to not only portray a posh British accent, but as the need arises, flows seamlessly into Cockney and right back to posh.
I would say that if you are a fan of Pride and Prejudice, then you should try and catch this one if it is put on by a theater company near you. This play is the middle part of a trilogy preceded by Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley and followed by Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley.
A friend of mine makes these amazing little 3D prints! Check them out over at massengillmakes.com The little guys like this possum are only a buck each! Great little stocking stuffers.
Test post.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Test post from app to platform.
I guess the first thing you are supposed to say is……Hello world.