That title is actually a private joke between my wife and I. Our back deck is about 10×12, so just enough room to swing a cat (no animals were harmed in the making of this comment). It’s just enough space for a grill, two chairs, and a table with umbrella shade. We make it sound…
Month: April 2023
Social media Luddite
Generally, I avoid social media. However, I find that it’s a good way to keep track of trends and topics. I rarely engage one-on-one, preferring to avoid some of the artificial drama, and just skim most of the time (i.e, “lurk”). I find that too much of it can have a diminishing effect on my…
Walking is exercise for the body and the brain
Walking without purpose is my fun way of getting exercise. I find that it can clear my head of negative emotions, and can even give me new perspectives. Even the same old route around my neighborhood will sometimes reveal something I never noticed before because my brain is in a different state that day.
It’s weird to see people’s faces
So, I had to go into Walmart last week. The first time I’ve been in there since early 2020. I have been super-abundantly cautious for 3 years, and have avoided Covid entirely so far. But my wife was just hospitalized for a non-covid health issue, and I needed something from the pharmacy last-minute. So, masked…