by Ira | May 26, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Today I learned that the roman poet Virgil is most famous for the Aeneid which is an epic poem ostensibly about the founding of Rome, notable for the fact that it doesn’t include the characters/persons of Romulus or Remus. There were many different foundation stories...
by Ira | May 25, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Quick entry tonight because it’s late. Stayed up ever so slightly because I needed more time to wind down…and I’ve been getting up late lately, so it’s harder for me to fall asleep on time. But the only cure for that is to get my ass up on time tomorrow morning. So, I...
by Ira | May 24, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Today I learned who Cicero really was. I mean, I’d heard the name. I’ve known he was Roman…but I couldn’t tell you why I knew his name. Honestly, I’d have guessed he was a playwright or a poet (conflating him with Seneca, I think?). He was a politician it turns out,...
by Ira | May 23, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Today I learned about The Eddie. It’s a big wave invitational surfing competition that takes place on Oahu’s north shore every year that the conditions are right for it…which can sometimes be once every five to ten years! Crazy, right?! They’ll literally only hold it...
by Ira | May 22, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Today I learned that MLB players are being harassed online by people who’ve placed bets and lost them. Death threats, stalking, other abusive language. Fan bases have always been hard on players when they’ve struggled, but this goes beyond booing. So…yeah. That’s...
by Ira | May 21, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Today I learned that Cortes Bank, one of those wild spots out in the middle of the ocean where waves actually break, is off the California coastline. It’s 100 miles out there, but I had no idea. I remember first learned about Cortes Bank, I thiiiiink, from the movie...
