by Ira | Aug 26, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Whole family of raccoons on the fence this evening before bed. Just hanging on with their little hands up there, staring into the yard. Wanting cat food, for sure. But we pulled it, so no snacks for them. HOT today. The hottest day of the year so far, at least in...
by Ira | Aug 25, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Joy going ham tonight on the bed. Wiggling. Digging. Rubbing her face. Wagging her tail. Licking. She’s just got a bunch of energy. Coops, meanwhile, he’s had his treats and he is CHECKED OUT. Snoozing already. DONE. I feel you Coops. Very productive day. I’m just...
by Ira | Aug 24, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Did you know Robinson Crusoe was based on a very real guy? Not quite shipwrecked on a deserted island—he actually chose to be left behind—but he lived there all by himself for almost four and a half years before finally being ‘rescued.’ Wild! He was super famous at...
by Ira | Aug 23, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
It was 101 today. Sheesh. We stayed inside. Watched the Dutch Grand Prix, which was actually very entertaining! This season has been super super entertaining. I know the drivers all pretty much hate this car, but it’s made for a fascinating season. Took a nap. Got...
by Ira | Aug 22, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Worked Aaron’s charity event tonight. We ran the check-in table, which was great. A specific job to do and we got to do it together. The event seemed like a smashing success. Big turnout. It’s still going, in fact, but I came home to get the dogs to bed and myself too...
