So here's some positive stuff. Winfield and Dolly assisted me in my quest to make more pizzas. We were successful in our endeavors. #detroitstylepizza

Part of the reason I've limited myself to ten minutes of time on each social media account I have is due to the fact that a lot of you share sad news stories. I get it. The nation, the whole world, is a dumpster fire. But I need to see positive stuff once in a while.

The wife & I had a blast at my work party this evening. The bar we were all at had these beauties in cans:

Truck update- Truck is no longer doing the thing it was doing earlier that had me all bent out of shape. Truck is fine, just old. I'm also fine, but I need a stiff drink and some sleep. Tomorrow is another day.

It's legit one thing after another. I've shelled out more money on new appliances and truck repairs than an 80's hair metal band spends on strippers and fast cars. Now the truck is doing more stupid shit. I feel like someone cursed me. I hate taking to social media to voice frustration, but FUCK.

Have a seat. #mig15 #histscalemodels #photoetchmademecrosseyed

To bounce off of my last post, I miss JSTOR a lot. JSTOR and I were like peas & carrots in college. It's high time I register for an account I believe

Nothing spikes my blood pressure more than people who accept historical myths as fact because they heard it on a podcast/reel/forum/AI search. You want me to take your bullshit theory seriously? Cite it using primary sources. Do it. You won't.

Imagine posing for a photographer friend who sells your image to iStock and a year later, you see this is what The Washington Post has done with the image of you walking on a beautiful fall day

It ain't an Old Style, but it's the closest thing I can get to a Chicago Handshake here in WNY. Many thanks to my brother from another mother, Glenn, for securing the lager from the land of sky blue waters.

I mean, if you didn’t meet a dog today, you kind of failed.

Here I am near the River Wye, the sun is high & so am I. I sure am getting around this time, Seeing Brighton's sights & London's grime. I can't think of much more to rhyme, So I won't waste any more of your time.

I don't even remember the last time I was this excited about stamps. And no, I don't collect stamps, but I am young enough to remember the 50th anniversary ones the USPS put out for the Normandy invasion back in 1994. Those were awesome and yes I am old.

Eyestrain be damned! Got these photo-etched metal pieces cut off, bent to shape, and then glued onto this little MiG of mine. Tools of the trade are in the second shot. One side of the cockpit is set. Winfield just clocked in at the biscuit factory, and I gotta hit the sack. #mig15 #histscalemodels

Mood: Somewhere between good and idgaf. Rocking the bathrobe and slippers look like an old man. Music: "Return of the Loving Dead" by The Nekromantix. Surroundings: In the shop blasting psychobilly records and working on a MiG-15. #histscalemodels #psychobilly #hadthisrecordforalmost20years

Designed for World War II, broke a record for long distance flight in 1947, and scored the first air-to-air kill in the Korean War in 1950. The North American F-82 Twin Mustang. Black Sabbath fans may notice a nod to "Never Say Die!" In the 3rd picture. This was a fun build! #histscalemodels #f82

Planes, pets, pizza. My weekend in a nutshell.

She knows how to cheer me up like no other. #dollythedog #lilbrisket

YES.

Bacon fat molasses cookies make everything better.

I unknowingly scheduled my therapy appointment the day after a big ol' family emergency so that was fate's way of taking care of me and thats a plus. Everything and everyone is good by the way.

I arrived home yesterday and was greeted by 2 of 3 dogs. "Where is your little sister?" I asked Wolfgang and Dolly. I already knew the answer, though. I stepped into the living room, switched on the lights, and was met by a groggy, grumbly Hazelnut who had just woke up. #dogs #furkids

Taking fully advantage of the unused conference room at work on my lunch break to do history nerd things. Got a ton of compliments on the fountain pen by passers-by.

Everyone thinks that their dogs are the best dogs. Everyone is right. I might not even know you, but I love your dogs.

Today has been the mother of all Mondays. It SUCKS. This photo was from Saturday. It ROCKED. Mondays should try harder to be like Saturdays. Or maybe I should go on hikes on Mondays, that'd make shit way better.

Sunday night smokefest. 3 racks of ribs, two chickens, each with different rubs. Ribs were slathered in homemade bbq sauce. The wife made scalloped potatoes and broccoli. The organic dishwashers were dispatched to clean the cutting board, as it's tradition here (yes, we properly wash the board too)

I may or may not have had a glass of rye and I may or may not be cleaning the bathroom while blasting Motörhead and singing to my oldest dog and there may or may not be video evidence of this

The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth. Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it. Every single time.

Last weekend in a nutshell. Went to sleep in 1918 and woke up puking my guts out in 2025. Went home and had a 120lb nurse helping me get better. I at least captured a German prisoner. #ww1reenacting #wolfgangthedog

The tagine in my house has not been used in some time. This shall change soon, as it is comfort food season.

I haven't even raked my leaves yet, and the tree out front hasn't dropped it's leaves yet, but okay winter is here.

I would like to go snow-shoeing, right now, please

Went to a reenactment. Had fun the first night at the reenactment. Got a stomach bug the next morning of the reenactment. Had to go home early from the reenactment. Spent 20 minutes cleaning puke out of wool clothes. Today has been less than enjoyable. Spending time with dogs helps, however.

Things my wife sends me while I'm asleep:

Mamdani: "I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life but let tonight be the final time I utter his name."

With the month, weather, and time change, I'm switching from biking to hiking season. Soon, it will be snowshoe season. But hopefully not too soon !

Cut the roof of my mouth open on a crouton wtf is this shit

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Five reasons why king-sized beds are necessary.

Bubba Ho-tep is an amazing film.

That thing from Australia I told ya all about. Who knows where it's been between Australia and the United States, but it's mine. I'm the second man in my family to call one of these mine. The first was my great, great uncle. #shortmagazineleeenfield #smlemkiii

Obtaining a true piece of history from down under tomorrow. And no, it's not Paul Hogan's hat.

First Detroit-style pizzas to be baked in the new oven. 50/50 Muenster/Mozzarella mix, cup & char pepperoni, diced jalapeños and some local honey drizzled on it for the sweet/spicy contrast. Really ended this day on a deliciously positive note! #detroitstylepizza #whowantspizza

One of my dogs cut their nose this morning, and my truck is fucked up and in the shop. But I made friends with the dude I bought ammo from today, and I loved the fact he was training the new kid in Spanish, no less. Pizza tonight in the new oven. I guess things could be worse.