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  • October 16

    I spent some time shopping online using the massive store credit I have from earlier this year when my account was hacked and some jerk bought some expensive appliance on my card but the store wouldn’t give me a refund. I guess this is the best possible outcome of that.

    October 16
  • September 14

    Robin is showing interest in drawing, and I’m trying to inspire her without discouraging her. She tried to copy a photo of Albert Einstein, which actually came out pretty well, given how much actual drawing she’s done. My genuine favorite, though, is the hand she drew, which is in the lower center of the photo.…

    September 14
  • August 28

    Taking pictures is just not top of mind for me lately. There are too many other things taking up space. I need to start making more time for it, though, and more time for myself.

    August 28
  • July 23

    Here’s the end result of the bedroom door painting exercise. I didn’t love the idea of doing it in the first place, but the joy they got out of it made it worth it, and I love the creativity they put into it.

    July 23
  • July 22

    Billy had the idea to let the girls paint their bedroom doors however they wanted, so I bought them some paint, laid down some tarp over the floor, and let them at it. I went out for lunch with Myrna while they were still working and they were done by the time I got home.…

    July 22
  • July 11

    Chucky and my two little sea birds are getting along just fine, thanks. Also today was insane at work.

    July 11
  • April 1

    Today at Panera, the girls and I played Five Crowns. Christina had a bad hand and got angry, pouting and tearing up paper. That annoyed Robin, so she tried to grab the paper shreds out of Christina’s hand, which resulted in a fight and me deciding to leave, even though we were one hand away…

    April 1
  • March 5

    The girls did not finish in the top three this weekend, but they were closer than they’ve ever been. It was the first time I thought they might have had a chance. The judges gave some really constructive feedback with their scores, which is awesome because now the team has some really solid things to…

    March 5