by Ira | Oct 27, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
So wiped today. The weekend, I think, work being so busy, and I pushed today to do all the things, work out, read, up on time for writing, both sessions…did it all. It’s a long day, kids. Twelve hours. Actually, twelve and a half, though I didn’t quite do that today....
by Ira | Oct 26, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Hey ho the Valkyries are one win away from their first WNBA title. Tonight’s game was excellent. It was exactly the low-scoring affair that we (because I am, of course, an important part of the team sitting at home on my couch) wanted it to be. That’s how the...
by Ira | Oct 25, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Slept in until 8am this morning, and then lay in bed for a half hour. Hot damn that was luxurious. I slept through the night with a pillow between my legs because my brother said it helps with the hips and guess what? It was great! lol. I’ll have to keep doing it. It...
by Ira | Oct 24, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Dads 70th celebration was today, and Twas a smashing success! The crowd was quite large, food was great, the weather was perfect, the dogs got along, the patio was a wonderful entertaining space…it really worked out well. I think Dad felt very celebrated. I hope so,...
by Ira | Oct 23, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Drove all day today, pretty much. ‘Twas long! But Scott and I chatted the whole way, which made the time pass. I’m exhausted now, of course…but it was a good day. I think I’m gonna go read for a bit. Night night.
by Ira | Oct 22, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Reporting, once again, from my brother’s basement…which, once again, is the most cozy, temperature-perfect place in the house. How does everyone (especially in LA) not know this: it’s cool in the summer and still cool but not freezing in the winter. Just have to keep...