Not that Ive been looking at real estate listings much, bit my first thought was, "ooh, how much?" 😒

I said, as the Stanley Finals started, that Marner was winning the Smythe no matter what. My son doesnt believe me as he says the losing team doesnt get it (even though he's witnessed that happening twice). Also, I'm not watching the game as the team I'd prefer seems to lose when I watch.

Listening to a podcast blasting Mike Babcock for being a bully, an abuser, & a sociopath when one of the podcasters says "but he is a good coach." This attitude is what's turning me off of hockey. "He's a horrible human being, but..."

Morocco should take it back.

I guess I just have to accept that I'm grumpy today. I don't know why, but holy hell I'm in a mood.

This is a cat checkpoint. Relinquish your most recent cat picture on your phone.

We did 3 trips in 2024 that we called our "American Farewell Tour." In 2025, we did did all our travels in Canada. For 2026, Canada and Europe. No reason to head to the U.S. any decade soon.

Who TF is Wade and why does he have a 'mode' in a cybertruck?

💯% this. Quite a few years back, I painted a picture of some irises for my mother. She loves irises. She reacted to the gift by offering to buy me a book on how to draw irises. All of her gifts for any occasion are now $25 Starbucks gift cards.

Slightly increase a band Too Right Said Fred

Watched a family (3 generations) argue with the waitress at lunch because the waitress said they dont take reservations. Family insisted they called ahead. The family later also mentioned they had no idea what the name of the restaurant was. Stupidity is everywhere.

Just sent my aunt a health update about my mother. I ended it with "She's fine and frustrating as hell."

Bought myself some new shorts. This is why: I need the ballroom.

"Me-sa called Jar-Jar Binks."

I had a friend who was like this constantly and rarely/never dependable. I haven't spoken to them since mid-2023.

It's just the bratty kids next door. They're always throwing shit in my yard.

I have zero problem with Firefly coming back, especially w/ the hints of no Joss Whedon. There are a million ways to bring back characters in creative writing. See it all the time in comics.

Even Trump didn't watch Kid Rock

I wasn't ready for the truth.

This comic book MF *read* his damn comics and got the message!

I dont know how/if it could happen, but not a single cell in me would be surprised if the draft lottery rules changed & #canucks could end up out of the top 10. Even telling me it can't happen won't sway me til after the lottery picks are in.

Read the whole thread. "If your art didn’t matter, they wouldn’t be working so hard to steal it."

"You're not supporting the U.S. and staying/shopping at home in Canada? Well, we're going to make it worse to come to the U.S. now!" Ok, then.

The amount of effort for this "treachery" in Canadian making Americans look "silly" is the equivalent of breathing with our mouths closed. 🤣

Introduce yourself with fivd concerts you've seen -- Pink Floyd U2 Tragically Hip Barenaked Ladies Black Eyed Peas * Bonus: I played basketball with members of The Tea Party and Wide Mouth Mason, but pretty much missed their concerts since I was "workong backstage." :)

Me before, during, and after virtually every meeting these days.

This. My mother finally broke me of the habit. I painted her a picture of her favourite flowers for her birthday, and she responded with an offer to buy me a "how to" book on the subject matter. I was in my late 40s.

The biggest thing I'm thankful for on this Canadian Thanksgiving is that my ultra-Conservative brother-in-law and his wife head home later today.

One line code change.

I saw a post from a game dev today, someone who's been out of work for a while, stating that successful studios will be the ones who keep their teams intact throughout all phases of production & development. All I could think of was...

My mother refuses to listen to me and constantly interrupts when I'm talking to her. Now she thinks my wife is much older than she actually is because she interrupted me to rephrase her question from "how old is she?" To "when was she born?" Vastly different. FFS mom...

Sunday nights are peak depression because Mondays bring on "living the dream."

"I'd say, 'sorry Charlie,' but I'd feel like I was talking to a fish."

I feel like sharing a bunch of stories about my brother-in-law. He's visiting right now, so I need... reasons to avoid him.

Does anyone else get depressed/choked up while watching 'Portrait Artist of the Year'? No? Just me? I don't have enough time left for therapy. 😑

My mother is lamenting that she can't afford a trip to the Maritimes in the fall. We're assuming she wants to "surprise" my sister's youngest, where they go to university. I'm smelling an 80s sitcom, myself.

Thanks @espn.com for turning over to the Oilers/Kings game. Absolutely no one wanted to see the handshake line & players pay respect to Fleury in his final @NHL game.

Found out today that one of the people I've dealt with regularly for comic purchases over the past 5 years has passed away. She's the 5th death of a friend/acquaintance of mine this year. This sucks.

I voted today! Advance polling and it took about 20 minutes, tops. If you can vote in the Canadian federal election, get out and let your voice be heard!

Right now, I'm 80% convinced I'm going to Hell and 100% convinced I'm not invited to another one of these reunions. But let me explain how I kicked off my vacation... A thread.

Trump wants Poilievre to win and he's continuing the narrative that he & Carney are "working together" to push Carney as the sell-out.

"Yes, Mom. The movie that takes place in Africa must be woke because they have black people in the cast," and other quotes explaining why I'm just so damn tired.

I don't think I have the energy left in me to fight against the misinformation & total bullshit now happening for the Canadian election. I'll push for younger people to vote & expend energy there, but... you can't fix stupid.

I had a dream last night about an old friend I haven't talked to in a few years. They came over & said they're doing fine & have life sorted out. Then they walked away again. I was left to myself, thinking they never asked me how I was. That pretty much summed up our friendship.

The gravitational anomalies in the kitchen have returned! And, since it's been a while, it returned with a vengeance! A tub of chili (shattered), and banana, some breaded chicken in a bag, and a few other things too! Happy 2025... pieces of plastic on the floor.

Well, the Oulers got their... moral victory for their superstars suspension for cross-checking Garland in the head. #NHL game management on point with 0 powerplays for #Canucks in the game?

Welp. Who did Nazi that coming?