Had planned to go for a run before work this morning, but a batch of thunderstorms dampened my enthusiasm for that idea. Instead, took my time with breakfast and coffee at home before heading to the office.

Ok, that #WNBA All-Star game was the best all-star game I can remember, any time, in any sport. Very competitive, highly entertaining, everybody having fun. Well done, ladies.

2024 Reads: Lincoln in the Bardo: A Novel by George Saunders 📚

Well, that was delightful.

Lowe’s at 8:30 on a Saturday morning: a parade of middle-aged men whose purchases reveal their weekend projects. In my case, two mini-blinds and a bag of pellets for the smoker.

Posting big long blog posts after 9 pm on Friday night, as one does. (If you ever needed proof I’m not in it for clicks, it’s another piece of evidence… 😂)

Heavily feeling the “thank goodness it’s Friday” vibes this morning. Reviewed my calendar and realized that this week was the first week I’ve had a normal five-days-in-the-office week since… mid-April?

Caitlin Clark sets the #WNBA single-game assist record, has a double-double IN THE SECOND HALF ALONE and the #Fever are gonna lose to Dallas. Teammates aren’t hitting shots. Inside the last minute CC dribbles the length of the court and NONE OF HER TEAMMATES ARE DOWN THERE. Fever need a new coach.

iOS 18 User Beta 1 is out! Now, the annual question: how long will I hold out before installing a beta? If history serves, about half a day.

And yep, 45 minutes later it’s all done for us but a little more rain. We picked up 2” in a hurry, but aside from one small branch that came down I don’t think we took any damage. #IAWX

Family party in the basement watching the storm coverage with a Tornado Warning in our county. Looks like the worst is past of us, but there’s still more to come. Probably 45 minutes to be in the clear.