microblog

A test category to see if I can emulate short posts like the big microblog platforms.

The gift that nobody wants.

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Two friends that I hung out with last week texted me in the last few days to tell me that they’ve tested positive for COVID. I’ve taken two antigen tests since then and so far I’m in the clear. But I am working from home this week and avoiding crowds just to be safe. I … Read more

5 Years Later

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It’s been a strange 5 years. I started this journey at 335 pounds in August 2018. I got as low as 210 pounds by December 2019 I then entered my “2nd Fat” and managed to get back up to 289 pounds in September 2022. These days I hover between 225 and 230 pounds. Low-carb, avoiding … Read more

We are ready to rock.

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Waiting in the theater for https://metallica.filmTrying to resist taking a photo of our crowd with the caption: if you’re here tonight, remember to make your colonoscopy appointment tomorrow.#metallica #metalrules #gettingolder Night One Night Two

4 Years!

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Each year on our anniversary dates, employees get a box of chocolates and a magnet signifying how long we’ve been with the company. Today I got my 4-Year magnet and a confectionary treat!

Facebook Memories

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Facebook has a feature called Memories where they show you posts you made on this day in previous years. Apart from being sometimes creepy and often reminding me of things I used to like, I’ve started copy/pasting the best of them into this blog. It’s not removing them from Facebook or making them less private, … Read more

Goodbye, old friends

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I bought these shoes in January 2023. I have another pair of “comfortable shoes” for walking, but these were my exercise shoes. Since January, I have walked every day. According to Samsung Health, I’ve walked just under 1.5 million steps in 7 months. I’m retiring these shoes today after logging just over 650 miles. I … Read more