Dave

They weren’t kidding about I the weather today.

Ironically I just said a bit ago “well, looks like we missed out on that rain today…”

It’s awfully early for a retired guy like me me to be up.

Money is an illusion, but it’s an illusion by which we all live and die.

I just ate the last Gummi Bear from a pack I was given recently.

Disappointed that it was the last one, I went online and found that i could order a 5lb bag of multi flavored bears (which, you know, I did…), and I have never felt more like an adult in my life.

After 30 years in the Army, being the “guy in charge” most of the time, it’s still hard for me to show up to an event and just go with the flow. Even one that’s pre-planned, and well-run.

When I do relax and go with it, I must admit to liking it.

Smooth seas make not a skilled sailor.

We (My son Jack and I) finally watched “Nope” last night, and it was close to perfect. Perhaps the scariest scene was the stable (IYKYK) 😂, but overall its the kind of movie that goes a long way to restoring my faith in smart film making.

The weather the last few days has been regularly volatile, and while I hope it isn’t affecting anyone too negatively, I do love the energy.

I love cinematic scores.

Over the years there have been so many pieces that just define the genre of (typically) modern classical music.

One of my (and I’m sure many other music fans) favorite composers is Hans Zimmer, and to that point, the score for “Interstellar” is possibly the very best. Even my kids know each track by name, and often mention them in casual conversations.

So, so good.

Some folks I work with are engaged in an intense conversation about the intrinsic merits of limeade.

If I’m being honest, I’m totally here for it.

This is bureaucracy for its own sake.

“Bring two utility statements to establish residency”

But my DL has my address on it, and a date of issue more than 40 days before the date of the appointment?

“We can’t use that, Sir”

Then why am I required by law to update it?

We request appointments literally months in advance. They repeatedly admonish you not to be late. We arrived 20 minutes before our allotted time. It’s now 20 minutes past our allotted time. We’re number 180, they are serving number 118.

What is going on?

I’m a middle aged white guy, who can take time from work at will. I’m currently at the DMV and my anxiety level is through the roof.

I can’t imagine how a single mother, an immigrant, any person of color, or ESL party must feel in here.

We can do better than this.

Sometimes you have one of those mornings where the radio station you listen to just gets it right.

I came out with a playlist ready to go but 98.9 is just on point. This is true more often than not with them.

Here we go,

Again…

Were having QUITE the light show here in the ATX right now…

It’s about to get real nice and nasty here for a few minutes…

I dont know much, and everyday I realize that I know less.

HOWEVER, I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we didnt evolve over 100,000 years, surviving ice ages, droughts, and cataclysmic meteors to live the way modern society has developed.

This is NOT the best it gets.

Looks like fun tonight kids!!

KGRK - Super-Res Reflectivity 1 19:15 #txwx

This kid looks 12. I understand he’s 21, and a member of an intelligence wing in Maine, but that doesn’t totally explain away the documents posted. They wouldn’t typically have access to some of what I saw posted but who knows.

The selfie in blues is SO young military member.

Is anyone who has ever seen “American Psycho” able to listen to Phil Collins Sussudio without picturing Patrick Bateman?

I am not.

I solidly, and absolutely subscribe to a policy of listening more than I speak.

While listening, I heard someone I work with (indirectly) say that minimum wage is not “designed” (implying there was some plan) to provide a living, and that raising it hurts those receiving it.

Every time my watch congratulates me for successfully washing my hands, I read it in Will Ferrell voice, from the “Worlds Greatest Cup of Coffee” scene in “Elf”.

I can’t not do it.

Well I just paid my first civilian medical co-pays in over 20 years.

Such is the price of freedom eh?

I mean, I have a great beard now, so thats got to be worth some co-pays…

It’s looking a little ugly tonight. Exhilaratingif nothing else.

KGRK - Super-Res Reflectivity 1 20:43 #txwx