by Ira | May 20, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
I learned today that both John Adams—the second president of the United States—and Thomas Jefferson—the third—died on the same day, the same year…the 4th of July, 1826. Just the first bit of that factoid is remarkable given how involved the two of them were with each...
by Ira | May 19, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Have I ever broken a bone? I…don’t think I have. I’ve certainly never had a cast, which when I was a kid, I was always jealous of. I don’t think I would have been jealous of the actual breaking of a bone and the last pain that follows…but the cast has always been and...
by Ira | May 18, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
How do I balance my work and home life? I work from home, so that’s an interesting question. When I’m busy, like super busy, there is no separation. But thankfully my work is rarely that bad. Overall, I’d say working from home massively improves my work-life balance...
by Ira | May 17, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
What sacrifices have I made in life? The real answer is none. I don’t think of anything I’ve done or had to do as a “sacrifice,” truly. I don’t like the connotation of that word. It just doesn’t feel right. But…have I decided I couldn’t do certain things in order to...
by Ira | May 16, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Diego just tried to take my headphones case…with his mouth. lol. Apparently, he’s not really a much of a chewer. He’s more of a thief. He likes to take things, but he doesn’t destroy them. Maybe a nibble or two. He didn’t nibble on my headphones…he just wanted to get...
