by Ira | Mar 13, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
I’m almost done with the craziness. It’s wild that it’s Friday, because it doesn’t feel like Friday. Not yet for me. After a late shift tonight, I have another bonfide all-nighter coming tomorrow. But that’s the last. I then I’m hoping to convince work to give me two...
by Ira | Mar 12, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Well, last night was a marathon. But we did it! WBC trailers are live. I’m off tonight—which isn’t to say I didn’t work today, because I did—but still staying up because I have two more late shifts on the horizon. Staying up till 2. Might watch a movie. We’ll see....
by Ira | Mar 11, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
It’s 4:20 in the AM. Just me and the spirits. And a whole office of colleagues over in Japan, lol. My first of two overnights this week, done. It went pretty damn smoothly. Whew. Next one should be even smoother. We got the trailer delivered we needed to. It’s now...
by Ira | Mar 10, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
I have to stay up late tonight because I’m basically working a night shift tomorrow. Zounds! As Shakespeare would say. So…trying to keep awake till 2. Tomorrow…I work 6 to 6. Thats pm to am. Goodness. Silky is alive. Out of the blue, he showed up today, meowing,...
by Ira | Mar 9, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
We back with the fine distinctions! Tonight, it’s catapult versus trebuchet. A catapult hurls objects with the sudden release of tension (or torsion). A trebuchet hurls objects with the sudden release of counterweight and a sling. I feel like this fine distinction...
