August 31st, 2018


Warning: Strong language. It's very early in the morning and I'm back on a plane homeward after yet another trip back to Kansas to visit my dad. This trip ended up being the last time I saw him. Goddamn cancer took him from us late last week and we had his funeral just a few days … Continue reading August 31st, 2018

August 2nd, 2018


It's good to be home but I am somewhat anxious to get back to work to get my head in another place. Today was a little rough in spots. The last time I came back from KS a few weeks ago I found that getting back to work was pretty beneficial for me. It really … Continue reading August 2nd, 2018

July 31st, 2018 – this post is NOT for the easily-offended


Goddamnfuckinghell. I am in my hotel near KCI, leaving tomorrow morning to go back home. Today was a rough day with bad news. My dad had surgery this morning to remove the remaining part of the tumor in his bladder. A discussion I had with the doctor afterward brought more bad news. They had to … Continue reading July 31st, 2018 – this post is NOT for the easily-offended

July 27th, 2018


As I start this post I am back in Seattle and will head to my hotel this afternoon. I catch a plane tomorrow morning to go back to KS again. My day as it unfolds: Until then I am starting out in the Capitol Hill station getting ready to get back on the light rail. … Continue reading July 27th, 2018

July 20th, 2018


Today is a cooking day. The weather is nice and cool, but it is supposed to warm up quite a bit in the next week so I need to get it done soon. I made breakfast sandwiches for the week this morning, then after a quick inventory and spice run I am now making barbacoa … Continue reading July 20th, 2018