The Stand

I first read “The Stand” in 1978 or 1979, when we were living in the house across from what was then the High School. It was an old house that creaked and groaned with the slightest temperature changes. And as was my tendency, I couldn’t put a book down when it started to get good, which was pretty much right from the start with “The Stand.” Anyway, it was 3:00 AM. Stu Redman was trying to find his way out of the secret military/medical base that had imprisoned him because he hadn’t come down with the disease that wiped out 99% of the Earth’s population. He found a fire escape stairwell and was walking down when someone under the stairs grabbed his ankle. At that very moment, our house let loose a loud crack. Scared the shit right out of me. So much so, I got out of bed and checked the basement, where my bedroom was, to see if I was safe.

Why am I posting this? There are two situations in which you should not read a Stephen King novel. One is in a cabin in Maine, especially if the story takes place in a cabin in Maine, and the other is in the basement of an old, creepy house in the middle of the night. So, yes, I broke cardinal rule number two for reading a Stephen King novel.

I Made This

It’s for Tina. And it was delicious! And not just because she said so; I ate some of it, too!

I Don’t Want To

The Castle

Do I have to go to work? But I don’t want to go to work. Don’t make me go to work. Please don’t make me.

Love

Love by Guy Hall

Thy name is Tina

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May

May the Fourth…

Oh hell, those who celebrate know.

Those who don’t… it sucks to be you.

Why Now?

Why, after all these years, did John Cena finally turn heel? Before now, he didn’t have the acting chops. Clearly, he’s taken acting lessons, and they’ve paid off if you’ve watched him in movies. He could not have pulled off the heel turn even 10 years ago. So, I’m enjoying the story of John Cena, heel. I’m intrigued by how they pull off the turn-back to baby face.

It’s even more fun watching the audience get into the act.

My prediction, by the way, is that he turns on The Rock.

Stats Catch-up

Just Keep Running

The last post about my runs occurred on July 11th, 2024. So, this post is dedicated to getting the Strava Activities caught up, which, by the way, is below the fold.

My Daily (But Inconsistent) Substack Post

Because, you know, I’m the Inconsistent Blogger.

Feb 25, 2025


So, some catch-up is in order.

First, on January 30th of this year, I hit 40 years of sobriety. After all these years, it has become just another day. Still, it is something worth noting. Oh, and I’m so dry that the DNR has a fire spotter following me around.

Second, Valentine’s Day was Tina and I’s 11th anniversary of living together. I had known her online since 2003, but we didn’t start dating until 2012, which initially was a long-distance romance as she lived in Green Bay, I lived in Rutledge, and then Willow River. This long-distance romance lasted 2 years until she finished her two-year college course then wrongfully fired from her job. Considering it was in Wisconsin, you’ve got to be a poorly run company to have that government find you’ve fired someone wrongfully.

Third, after not running since November 10th, 2024, I’ve resumed my exercise routine starting on February 22nd, 2025. Yes, I am in pain. But it is temporary, and I will make it through to the other side.

Oh fuck. I now have a Doors tune ear-worming me. Sigh.

Anyway, that’s it for now. Carry on as you see fit for the current apocalyptic time.

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