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Finished rereading Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin. It’s still one of my favorites.

Aug. 15, 2024, 11:38pm

Had an early melanoma removed today, with prejudice. All is well. Wear sun protection! Maybe go back and tell that to your younger self, too!

Aug. 14, 2024, 3:25pm

Tonight’s kitchen victory: fat burgers on the grill, and mojitos with mint from Meghan’s garden.

Aug. 9, 2024, 7:58pm

Meghan and the dude (!) and I voted in the primary.

Aug. 6, 2024, 8:40am

Meghan and the bambina are taking a camper van down to visit friends in Portland for the weekend.

Aug. 2, 2024, 2:22pm

Surprise dinner and beer and bookstore with William, in town for a few days.

Jul. 31, 2024, 8:38pm

Amy and Dave came over for a lovely dinner last night.

Jul. 29, 2024, 3:54pm

Had dinner with Susannah and her daughter last week while they were in town; great to see her.

Jul. 28, 2024, 10:39pm

Played Magic with Greg and his son last night; good time. Almost missed the last bus back.

Jul. 28, 2024, 3:40pm

This whole Biden thing since the first debate has been fractally infuriating: from the alt history fanfic disguised as journalism, to the opinions we’re expected to take seriously from Aaron Sorkin and Joe Manchin for God’s sake, to the constant news cycles funded by Taboola, to everybody ignoring the raving maniac who wants to take America back to the ’50s but as an autocracy.

I hope somebody has a fucking plan.

Jul. 21, 2024, 12:18pm

Went to Billie’s yesterday for lunch and new TV setup. Enjoyed the usual summer ferry chaos.

Jul. 21, 2024, 10:15am

Finished reading On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder. Quick and bracing; nothing I didn’t already know, but a good refresher.

Jul. 15, 2024, 10:18pm (edited)

Met Mom for dinner in U Village.

Jul. 15, 2024, 9:41pm

Another thing that strikes me about Moonbound is its fundamental kindness and generosity.

Jul. 14, 2024, 9:34pm

Finished reading Moonbound by Robin Sloan. The book started with a banger of a prologue, eased off a fair bit, and brought it back up for the finale. Even though I didn’t quite fall in love with the book, I enjoyed it thoroughly, perhaps because it consistently surprised me.

Jul. 13, 2024, 10:39pm