Just opened a new bag of dried kiwi and thought I got a whiff of alcohol. Now I’m not sure if I should be worried or excited. This week on Master Distiller: kiwi moonshine

Bluejays scandal update

Jays Dodgers 11 Baseball game lasted long enough, even I’m watching

First look at ACA marketplace insurance: Not nearly as bad as feared but a little worse than last year. My subsidy is about the same Last year was bad so saying not much different isn’t really good. *This is Florida, non expansion state. **Have never qualified for highest level of assistance.

Happy Halloween everybody!

Musical take down of the perverse version of Christian nationalism that has been draped over Republicans like a shield to draw in supporters. ^ I never Said That (red words) JoshM -written after Jen read the Bible and received maga hate in return youtu.be/FtJZoBgSfvA?...

For Halloween, I review Ray Bradbury's 1972 classic THE HALLOWEEN TREE. ruinedchapel.com/2025/10/31/b... #booksky #HappyHalloween

It's almost time!

I try to avoid negative self talk but still find occasion to call myself a dumb ass. I have given grace on this one because 1) I’ve usually just done something to deserve it 2) my brain immediately turns it into Dumas. Alexandre that is, and I replay the scene from Escape from Alcatraz

Why are you tired? Well on Halloween eve I heard a noise that pulled me out of drift to sleep. Then more noises. Went to investigate. It was just wind blowing porch and acorn rain. But then I saw a shovel left out from earlier. As I brought the shovel in, I noticed a small snail hitchhiking. Had

Update 2: I was able to change a light bulb in 2025. 💪 After the Friday fatigue and pain subsided, was able to order appropriate bulbs from the evil space overlord sight. It is bright but closer to the ‘well duh you replaced a burned out bulb than the ‘flood the house with anxiety producing lumens

Took a week to watch Terms of Endearment again. Internet lists as a 1983 comedy. Maybe comedy through tragedy. Maybe it’s just too real. It’s genius and awful. Love and hate every character. Laughter, frustration, tears. Maybe it’s like a classic I resented being forced to read but ended up liking?

Breaking news New White House design released by Trump

Logged into the marketplace and the first message is DACA is no longer an eligible immigration status. This is going to be fun

“Apparently, you could just broadcast anything in the 1970s and people would watch it.” - Can confirm

Update: went to store and paid more attention. Purchased soft, warm lights. They don’t work at least in these outlets. Leaving it in because I can’t take the lumens. Hopefully those other 2 20 year old bulbs don’t give out until I move because I’m done.

Had the same 4 light bulbs in my kitchen for 20 years. 2 burned out over the past few years but the kitchen was still bright enough so never replaced. Until yesterday. I was bored and had some of those fangled bulbs we were supposed to start using 15 years ago. I replaced one. Just one. Holy cow

Ranking just below the satisfaction of a successful DIY project completion is giving up before investing too much time, calling in a licensed trade professional, and they are able to complete but not easily and only after using techniques and tools that would have cost you more than hiring them

The Department of Homeland Security has purchased two Gulfstream private jets for Kristi Noem, the secretary, and other top department officials at a cost of $172 million, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times.

Coincidence? Pause watching the Omen Put on gloves Paint words on a “canvas” Take gloves off Find streak of red leading to no cut.

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For anyone who missed the interview and is vaguely curious, it has been posted on YouTube: (I had a lot of fun doing it) www.youtube.com/live/RoWrpcg...

I was just trying to take out the trash when the More You Know thingy flew over my head

I’m never searching for or buying a bra online again. It may take the rest of my life for these ads and posts to stop but I’m going to try

2015 job interview: where do you see yourself in 10 years? Figuring out if an inflatable pink flamingo can support a pair of taco glasses when the poorly placed blower is half pressed into an ass cheek. #HalloweenMusicFestival

Riblet

What I wouldn’t give for a smoke alarm whose battery won’t die between the hours of 3:30AM to 5:30AM

After a week of scary movie observation based research, I feel a duty to report early findings. To all those living in parts of the world where homes have basements, do not, under any circumstance, open a wall or door that leads to a secret room. Go ahead and just move out. #Halloween #Spooky

Been listening in to BBC past couple days as only TV news. Waiting for the other shoe b/c they are talking about him and genius diplomacy and international relationships in a way that has never been close to reality or discussed. Feel like I’m not getting the whole story

Why do elected leaders respond to phone messages or letters to addresses/emails that aren’t connected with how you reached out. Are they a) stupid, b) trying to intimidate c) letting IT at work know I called my congressman d) only care about the corporate ties you may have E) 11

Went outside around 3:33 this morning because the window light was reading sunrise. When the smoke alarm battery started to chirp at 5:11, the sun had already set. Turned the smoke alarm over to pop the battery. 67 dead baby termites came from the pepper shaker. Wood, foam and parts all tick

Trying to think of useful forms or checklists. Chores, annual home maintenance stuff, phone tree?? Any ideas??

Accidentally replicated CT contrast berry flavor. Splash of ice black raspberry in water. Don’t have the texture yet, but with a little luck, yogurt smoothies with get me across the finish line. 🤢

Whomever came up with the computing noise WOPR makes in War Games, please know you’re a genius. It only took until my 20th viewing this morning to realize 1) it triggered anxiety 2) it wasn’t just because the movie, the pitch and tempo are perfect. It’s like a generic machine buzz but w/ variations

Got the email from FB settlement and thought it was a scam. Just looked it up to verify the scam. Apparently it’s real. Huh. Maybe someday I’ll figure out how to recover my business and personal accounts. Probably not.

@lastword.msnbc.com yall spent a lot of time describing H & D mansplaining to men. Generalsplaining? Militarysplaining? IDK. 😶‍🌫️😂

Finding rainbows in the rain on a Monday morning

One of my filters is malfunctioning. Was full on about to peak around the corner to investigate a strange noise coming from a neighbor’s yard in the middle of the night. How I got that far before the “and WTF you gonna do if you see something?” thought, is disappointing.

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Cruising Radio Garden around the world tonight. Enjoyed all sorts of sounds from around the world then landed on 🇺🇸 60’s station in New Zealand. Was grooving. As I typed this, a remix of a 60’s song w/ country rap. 🫨😂🤯🔥

This browser on this one machine I only use for one type of work needs some algorithmic AI user habit fix. For 3 years, I’ve performed 1-2 searches every 4 months.1-2 of those searches are “is aspirin anticoagulant or anti platelet”. Why is that not on my home screen automatically. #cantremembershit

Presidential candidate Marco Rubio on Trump encouraging violence

Today’s science experiment n=1. It is suspected that the car indicator for the first 1/4 tank of gas is equivalent to 1/2 a tank. 16 gallon vehicle in today’s test has 3 indicator blips in the top 1/4. Only the first blip was off and it took just over 2 gallons. The first blip is not the source

Top seller this summer? (By top, I mean 2) A tie featuring a little red truck hauling a Christmas tree. 😂 I’m so thankful my bills don’t rely on my understanding of consumers and fashion.

Thank you, APHA! Now we need the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and all other medical organizations to publicly do the same. 🩺⚕️ #ProtectPublicHealth #ProtectScience #Healthcare

Sadly, I received the news today. My neighbor that had recently developed some health issues, passed away. He was a good neighbor. Hope the golfing and gardening is good! Will miss the text check ins during the next hurricane ❤️🍻

THE JUMP by @mpaxson.bsky.social comes out on Monday. I've never read anything else quite like it, and this is *me* we're talking about. It might be the best book of the year. Get it here: books2read.com/u/4A6KDd

Was about to spend my weekend peeling, boiling, frying, and freezing potatoes but found a BOGO deal with no spices and small amounts of 2 preservatives. Think I’ll test that method first. Purely for science, not laziness.

Got a cold text from a new company “looking for driven…” Didn’t need to read any further

More activity in front of a neighbor’s house for a couple weeks. I know why people are there but I can’t hear all the chitchat out front. Almost want a ring so I can spy the tea.