Don’t know that I intended to run a half marathon when I started out today. Wasn’t really properly fueled, kinda dragged at the end. Still, a nice accomplishment for a Friday afternoon.

Apple fitness infographic of 13.1 mile run in 2:11

We’re at the point in our relocation plan where I want to keep an eye on real estate listings to get a feel for the housing market, the homes available, the neighborhoods, and so on, but where I am not actually in position to buy a new home for several more months.

It’s kind of frustrating.

One year ago today I had my first interview with Boeing for a job I would eventually take and start almost 4 months later. I never really expected such a big change 25+ years into my career, but it’s been a great 8 months in the new position.

2026 Reads: Bewilderness by Jonathan Maberry 📚

Underdeveloped rapid-fire sci-fi thriller. Would’ve been intolerable if it wasn’t so easy to finish quickly.

In the first half, Nebraska has given up two TD drives that took < 1 min each, have almost 100 yards in penalties and only just over 100 yards in total offense, and still have the possibility here of going into halftime with a lead. Weird game.

2026 Reads: The Grapes of wrath by John Steinbeck 📚

Somehow had never read this one before. Phew.

Thinking about doing a little mini podcast here on Micro.blog. Thinking various topics from life, short, maybe even daily. Not quite sure why this sounds appealing, but feels like it might be fun, and this platform makes it simple.

I don’t know that I intended to run 10 miles when I headed out, but my legs felt good so I just kept going.

I’m definitely gonna be feeling it tomorrow, though.

Excited to get to see Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers in concert tonight! Hornsby is one of my favorites. Saw him in a solo show several years ago, but definitely looking forward to seeing him with a full band tonight.

One of those things I’m sheepish to admit: I have never listened to Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life before. Correcting that this morning.