I have a big presentation / interview coming up in a few weeks and let me just say it’s amazing how much time and polish you can spend on only a half dozen powerpoint slides.

And the Cubs dive headlong into another mediocre season. Time to cancel my Marquee Network subscription; not worth the frustration. #mlb #cubs

Third time out running this spring after several years’ layoff. First time did my starter route with an 11:40 pace. 😩 Today: 9:41! My goal is to get back enough stamina to run a 5k in the fall.

With all the house guests gone this morning I had planned to go hit the gym. But it’s so nice out I may have to rethink those plans. Maybe go for a run instead…

2024 Reads: A General Theory of Love by Thomas Lewis 📚

A fine little primer on attachment, regulation, and limbic resonance.

After a full house yesterday for the grad party, it’s slowly emptying out. Three siblings left yesterday. Mom left just now. Oldest daughter and her bf will be here until tomorrow morning. Then the house will be quiet, back to normal, and feel kinda empty.

Making progress…

Making progress…

Up at 0445 to put three pork butts on the smoker. It’s gonna be a fine day.

Heading into a busy long weekend… spent most of today cleaning. Oldest daughter and her boyfriend show up in 20 minutes. My sister comes in late tonight. More family tomorrow. HS grad for the middle kid tomorrow night, party on Saturday. Should be lots of fun, good food, a happy weekend.