by Ira | Nov 27, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
I left my sunglasses at Stephen and Thida’s house. Nooooooooooo. I have just learned this. Sigh. I was actually looking for them this morning. The sun is bright and low in the sky when I drive into the Flix. Alas. I shall have to last without them. Today was a...
by Ira | Nov 26, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
Liz was just playing a song by Brandi Carlile. I think it’s called “I am the mother of Evangeline.” Holy crap. Got me a bit misty-eyed. She is so underrated, y’all. More people need to listen to Brandi Carlile. More people need to GO to listen...
by Ira | Nov 25, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
I got work done. I’m halfway through organizing the finances. This weekend warrior will finish that shit next weekend. Just in time, I think. I hope. I watched just enough of the Niners game to see that we are, indeed, a crap team. Possibly the worst in the NFL....
by Ira | Nov 24, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
Wow. The cozies are in FULL effect here at the Ho-Heinichen House of Whores and Hosiery… We put on the comforter. *ira explodes into a puff of fluff* It’s amaze. It’s finally cold enough to have it on. This is the ONE thing I like climate-wise about...
by Ira | Nov 23, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
Guys. I fed sea otters today. From my hand. Inches away from them. I also got a “high five” from one. IT WAS AWESOME. The Long Beach Aquarium does “encounters” for a premium price, and we wanted to do something special with Liz’s dad...
by Ira | Nov 22, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
I am so, so thankful today. It’s almost overwhelming… I am thankful for my family. Thankful for my wife and my dogs. Thankful for my mom, my dad, and my brothers. I’m thankful for my in-laws! Lin was here today for thanksgiving, and it was wonderful....