by Ira | Dec 8, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
I really do wish we taught more of the downs of a legendary artist’s career. I understand why we don’t: there’s only so much time, only so long you can hold a student’s attention, and there is probably the most to learn from the works that were successful…but I’m...
by Ira | Dec 7, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Sigh. Been “off” for a few days this week. Neck is sore (but, better today, whew). Almost have the finances all done. In a funk, nonetheless. A bit depressed, I think? Don’t really want to do anything. Watch anything. Go anywhere. I rarely get like that. Part of it,...
by Ira | Dec 6, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Tired, bit late, so it’s a swift one tonight. Almost done organizing the finances. Not a banner year in that regard, but we SURVIVED. Of course we did. Bc we’re badasses 🙂 Joy is currently curled up HARD against me, which means it’s time for sleeps. Night...
by Ira | Dec 5, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
A random video came up on FB tonight of this guy in Petaluma giving a tour of his massive Star Wars collection, and hanging in the background was this huge Millennium Falcon…and it triggered a memory for me: I had a friend when I was younger who had the same giant...
by Ira | Dec 4, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
A day of errands. Work permitted, thankfully. There were groceries to hunt down, returns to make, dog food to donate, a dirty car to wash, salads to procure. I started (ish) on the finances by realizing the estimated tax payment I thought I’d made I actually hadn’t....
by Ira | Dec 3, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Fresh sheets. Did the laundry today. Fresh Ira. Took a shower before bed. Glorious. I really want my rhythm back. I’m going to try and capture it tomorrow, or at least start it. I’ve been getting up on time. But, I’ve fallen into a loathsome habit of going back to...
