by Ira | Jan 14, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
“Burgled” is a very funny word. We need to use it more often, I think. It feels very old school. In other news…I think my favorite song from K-Pop Demon Hunters is “What It Sounds Like.” Intensity plus. Much drama. “Golden” is what I’ve listened to the most, probably,...
by Ira | Jan 13, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
They make the Hawaiian islands look so much closer to each other than they actually are. Like, I’m looking at a wall-mounted wooden sculpture of the islands right now, Big Island down at the bottom right, rising up and to the left all the way out to Kauai…and looking...
by Ira | Jan 12, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
It feels a little different this time because my job—our job—is so clear: be here for the kids. Show up. Talk about her. Hold space. Love and praise them. Answer honestly and ask questions. Be patient. Most importantly, be there. The task of it calms me. It makes...
by Ira | Jan 11, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
I never posted my Thanksgiving post. Just realized that tonight. Lol. So…I’ve been one day short for a while. Ooops. We spent the day with the kids. Played video games with Wolf. Went on a walk together. Ate food with Alastair and Jackie. Watched K-Pop Demon Hunters....
by Ira | Jan 10, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
My friend passed today. She leaves behind three kids that I love with all my heart. Rest in peace, Cat. I love you, I’ll never forget you, and I will show up for your kids.
