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A water main break last night really underscored how thin this shell of civilization is. I talked about that among other things.

Hot. Didn’t make it out as soon as I should have but walked anyway. Whined about it for 20 minutes. Also Henry’s Harbor 4 is pretty good. After a bit of a rocky start it’s asking some interesting questions.

They just complain. Not much to talk about this morning. Nice cool morning thanks to an early start. Henry’s Harbor Book 4, No Man’s Sky. Saw the coach. Normal morning ramble.

I probably should have gotten up at 4:30 instead of going back to sleep. I paid for the extra snooze in sweat on the sidewalk. Talked about Henry’s Harbor, No Man’s Sky, and gave a nod to Roger. Mostly it … Continue reading →

Talked a bit about the heat, some about Roger and the process. Nothing about No Man’s Sky unless it was a passing reference that I forgot. Saw a nice lady on a trike and talked to the woman who manages … Continue reading →

Walked anyway. I’m going to need a clean (dry) shirt. Talked about podcasting, the trees, and the development of the intermediate wheat grass on the way.

Lots of fireworks litter around. No sign of fires, so that’s a relief. Talked about Roger, the morning, and whatever else crossed my mind.

Except I need to make this much less slacker and much more whacker, as in get a whack-ton of stuff done to catch up on the month already in progress. Talked about that along with Andrew Karevik’s Henry’s Harbor and … Continue reading →

And the livin’ is easy. Sorta. Talked about baking bread at 3am, sleeping late, walking in the morning heat, and visiting Roger yesterday. The movie in my head keeps stuttering but at least it seems to be coming back. Perhaps … Continue reading →

First day of the new month. I’m raring to go. Walking fast this morning to make it back before the tech arrives to clean up our AC compressor. Talked about The Retired Assassin’s Guide to Country Gardening. Oh, my, what … Continue reading →

Not a perfect month. Too many Blue Days, but I got the 40 miles in. Even in the heat of summer, most of them were outside. Talked NMS too much. It’s getting more tedious than rewarding. The grind loop, while … Continue reading →

Lots of fires on the Western Slope funneling smoke into the region. I talked about the heat, writing, marketing, and the heat. Did I mention the heat? Yes.

Almost had to be. Talked No Man’s Sky, Kerns’s Shepherd’s Security, and maybe Roger.

I was reading. Bad move to open a good book over breakfast. I paid the price in sweat. Talked about Robert M. Kerns’s Shepherd Security Agent series, whined about award winning books, and just generally anything else that occurred to … Continue reading →

Talked a lot but didn’t say much. A lot of No Man’s Sky. A bit about the walking.

Humidity, not quite rain although I expect some. Talked about Roger, No Man’s Sky, and suburbia.

It was pretty and chilly when I started but I worked up a sweat before it was over. Talked about nothing much at all.

My eye doctor’s office is right on the corner where I start the recording. So I timed the walk to get me there in time for my annual checkup. The walk after was a little warmer than I would have … Continue reading →

I got out late today. Waited for the rain to move off. Talked about NMS and the Walker and Cooper book Dawn of Mankind. Among other things.

Multiple crews due later this morning. Added impetus to get out and back before the day heated up. Talked about the work that’s planned, No Man’s Sky, and Dave Dobson’s Kenai.

Slept in. Beautiful night’s sleep for a change but up-shot is that I didn’t get going early this morning. It’s already coming up on “broiling” season. Talked about yesterday’s bread, why NMS turning into a grind is a good thing, … Continue reading →

Temp was about the same as yesterday. Just with no clouds. And high, cold winds. Luckily I generated enough body heat to keep frostbite at bay. Usual stuff. Spammers, No Man’s Sky, city ordinances. You know. Just rambling on my … Continue reading →

I managed to get out before it got beastly but the temp went up 6 degrees in just the 40 minutes I was out. Talked about No Man’s Sky and SFWA (since I was reminded of them because it was … Continue reading →

I said that word too many times this morning. Seems like everything is interesting. Talked No Man’s Sky, why I like mornings, and general commentary on the day.

Mostly talked about No Man’s Sky, wanting to write a better book instead of just the next one. Also remembered KKR’s name once I stopped trying to think of it.

Sure, the month is still young but I’m choosing to take the positive outlook. Getting off on the right foot. Not literally, because I don’t really know whether I start with the right or the left. It’s just a metaphor. … Continue reading →

First day. I just need to keep going. Talked too much about No Man’s Sky and my potato starter failure.

I managed to pull it off. I’m hoping that my headspace will be better for the coming month. I just need to focus on each morning as it comes. Getting out early is the key this time of year. Talked … Continue reading →

Yeah. You know that’s because I screwed up yesterday. So it goes. Talked a lot about No Man’s Sky and the Next book.

Managed to beat the worst of the heat. Talked about No Man’s Sky, Roger, and my dissatisfaction with the space opera samples I’ve been reading.

I need to make this more of a habit. There’s no time to wait around if I’m going to get some air before the morning hits the 80s. I may have to start walking before breakfast. Or find a protein … Continue reading →

Talked a lot about how I missed walking outside for one reason or another. I’ve entered the “walk before 8 or walk on the treadmill” period off the year. Also talked about Satisfactory, Enshrouded losing my interest, and No Man’s … Continue reading →

Wet morning. I talked about missing the walk yesterday entirely, fun with irrigation, plans for the day, and way too much about spud water bread and the various ways I combine flour, salt, water, and yeast.

I caught myself not talking much. When I talked, it was about Enshrouded, bread, and potato yeast for the most part.

I baked way too much bread yesterday but finally broke through the sour dough barrier. My potato starter delivered a lovely soft and flavorful loaf. I’m looking forward to a sandwich for lunch. I probably talked too much about bread … Continue reading →

So, the yard work isn’t completed yet, but I’ve done what I can do. I’m waiting on contractors to do the rest. Time to dig in again and get the month off on the right (or left) foot. Talked about … Continue reading →

In a hurry this morning. Need to take the Kia in for service and wanted to get the walk in before I left. Talked about games (Satisfactory and Enshrouded), music (Jazz After Dark), Tom Larcombe’s Sponsored System.

For those who celebrate. I got out before noon. Shoulda done it sooner. The days are getting too hot too fast. Talked too much about Satisfactory, potato yeast, Nautical Noobs by Ryan Rimmel, and the heat.

Unfortunately, my morning went by so quickly, I didn’t notice until lunch time. I talked about sleep, Satisfactory, and what a lovely day it is.

Not quite finished up the Blues is the Truth episode. The traffic was quiet enough that I could hear most of it this morning. Talked about writing, walking, Satisfactory, and sleep robbing me of hours every day.

Rather a chilly one. I was slightly under dressed, but managed to work up a sweat anyway. Talked Satisfactory, Wandering Inn, writing, and the lilacs. So many lilacs.

A bit sweaty but refreshing with the northerly winds. Lots of commentary on the weather and geeking out over my rye grasses.

Spent too much time talking about sprinting and getting into the writing. Lots of lilacs this morning, too.

The lilacs are in bloom all around the neighborhood. I talked a lot about them, baking bread this morning, and my troubles with posting.

I don’t know what I was doing yesterday but apparently “forgetting to publish the podcast” was on the list somewhere. I found it this afternoon. What did I talk about? No idea.

Talked about reading, not so much about writing. Some about my eating habits which need to change. A lot about the changing season.

I may have had a few negative words but mostly positive talk about Satisfactory, writing (and my Practice), and the noisy trucks in front of my house.

Lots of blossoming trees. Talked about spending more time writing, reading By Any Other Name by Alesso, and listening to Sting’s “Brand New Day” album. I forget what else. I should probably keep notes.

I didn’t prank. With everything else going on, it seemed like more trouble that it was worth. I talked about jury duty, Satisfactory, and the weather.

Got lost in my own head for a few minutes there. Talked about trying to figure out what to wear to jury selection, wondering if I want to be selected or not. Also still reading Tunnel Rat, playing Satisfactory, and … Continue reading →