by Ira | Oct 8, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
I just learned that Joy likes to have her nose buried into my hand when I hold her. Never knew that! Like, wet nose held inside my hand. I think it’s when she wants to fall asleep. Having the nose buried like that must help shut out the world, like we need it to be...
by Ira | Oct 7, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Golden State has a 2-0 lead on the defending champs. We go to Vegas on Friday to see if we can close it out. Oh, I hope we do. I’m impressed with this team, man. Big time. Big big time. They have one year of playoffs together, in which they got swept in two games. So,...
by Ira | Oct 6, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Joy yelped today when I was trying to move her on the couch. I wasn’t even picking her up, really, just grabbing and trying to move her. My thumb was kind of on one of her nipples at the time, that’s the only thing I can think of. I felt like an absolute monster,...
by Ira | Oct 5, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
This evening’s fine distinction is…All-Wheel Drive (AWD) versus 4-Wheel Drive (4WD). Let’s get into into! All-wheel drive is for on-road driving in slippery conditions. Four-wheel drive is for off-road driving in extreme terrain. I have to admit that I only recently...
by Ira | Oct 4, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Another long very good day. Writing first thing. Then Wolfie, which was a wonderful hang. Joy got to go with us, then beat saber and spirit farer. A snooze after that, then yoga and a shower, and then a fancy dinner with some new (to me) friends. Walked the pups, and...
by Ira | Oct 3, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Slept in a bit, but still got up early enough to feed and walk the pups before it got too hot out there. It was 101° today. Had breakfast with Kerry and Krys—Armenian breakfast burritos! Finished the first read through of Henry V, then watched half of the BBC version...
