by Ira | Sep 10, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Relief is coming from this heatwave that feels like no other. We drop (supposedly) about ten degrees tomorrow to low 90s, then (supposedly) down about another ten to low 80s for the weekend. At least I hope that’s what happens. I just read an article about how, yes,...
by Ira | Sep 9, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
The first thing to know about today is that it was monstrously hot. Too hot. 105° and super humid. It’s still over 90 out there, three and a half hours after sundown. It will cool after tomorrow. We survived. Work was busy. Writing was good. I played some Witcher....
by Ira | Sep 8, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Just had a moment of marvel tonight—four days away from 4,700 consecutive journal entries on this site. That’s…pretty amazing. Well over ten years now. It just became second nature at some point. I used to write so much more than I do now. I think that’s mostly...
by Ira | Sep 7, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
I’ve discovered a new “thing” this year: sipping wine and reading. I really enjoy it. Most wine is made for food…but perhaps not all. I had that idea validated by Roger Scruton’s writing, recently, who argued that all good thinking and conversation was done best over...
by Ira | Sep 6, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Long day of travel. It’s past midnight and we’re finally settling down into bed. Japanese garden in the rain, quick meal hang with my bro, and then lots and lots of travel. It was a good day. Glad to be home. Glad to be with the pups, and the kitties. Night...
