by Ira | Sep 30, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Our fine distinction tonight is “symphony” vs “concerto.” On the face it, I would have guessed that a concerto is smaller…but that would have been wrong, and probably mistaking concerto for a “chamber orchestra,” which is indeed smaller than a “symphony orchestra.” A...
by Ira | Sep 29, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
I got the cutest little book today. I’m going to try using it at the beginning of my journal entries, see if I like it…but it’s called the Dicationary of Fine Distinctions, and its a compilation of words that mean almost the same thing, and in fact are often...
by Ira | Sep 28, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
I got up and wrote today! Woohoo! It was a decent session, too. Need to do it again tomorrow, but today was a win. Took a nap. Made progress on the photos project for the Kings. Took care of pups. Watched a little football. Finished my reading. A good Sunday. I wish I...
by Ira | Sep 27, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Got my morning sports today, so it was a great day. I don’t know why morning sports are my favorite. I remember feeling that way for the longest time. I’d watch baseball at 10am when the A’s would play getaway games on the east coast, and it was always the best....
by Ira | Sep 26, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Tommen is back! Woot. His leg is feeling better. Coops is doing well, too, his eye continues to be much improved, and Joy…well Joy is still a maniac. My best maniac. A very good lady. Platonic is really good, by the way. Like REALLY good. Rose Byrne is astonishingly...
