by Ira | Jun 22, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Went on an enormous (for me) hike today. 1500ish feet of elevation. Seven-ish miles? i was huffin and puffin. But I handled it 🙂 Not even sore! There were streams and waterfalls the whole way, so I was even able to stay cool, which was nice. Had my sun shirt on to...
by Ira | Jun 21, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Watched Widow’s Bay with my brother and sister in law. That show is SO GOOD. A little spooky. Very funny. Charming. Mysterious. Exciting, especially towards the end. I really, really, really liked it. And it was fun to go back and watch a couple of the early episodes...
by Ira | Jun 20, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Late so it’s a quick one…but half birthday, Kann, Daft Punk ride (plus dance party), 50 Licks root beer float, cold right home…and now sleep.
by Ira | Jun 19, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Act One is outlined! And it’s goooood too. Stuff I can’t wait to write. Phew. Got to hang with fam. Did a bit of going through my editor’s stuff. Dinner with J and her friends. Got Liz’s computer set up with AppleCare. A good day. Night...
by Ira | Jun 18, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Definitely bed time. Wiped from a long, good day. Work was pretty chill so I was able to fill several hours with going through the manuscript back from our editor. No outlining though, which is frustrating. Just too distracted I guess. I’ll be back at it tomorrow....
by Ira | Jun 17, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Writing this entry tonight in the dark. Good to know that I’ve typed enough on this keyboard to be able to just do it by touch alone. That’s kind of wild. I remember typing classes being pushed on us as kids. There was a lot of emphasis on being able to type, both...
