It’s hard to believe that only yesterday I was sitting on a beach with this above me:

and this to the left of me:

and this to the right of me:

and (sigh) this right in front of me:

I had this in my belly:

and this in my ears:

and one of these in my hand at all times:

And (of [...]

Music has done so much to get me through some of the hardest times of my life.

I have fond memories of my dad playing his records (real records that spun on record players with needles…such nostalgia) when I was little. I grew up with the likes of Carole King and Don McLean crooning in [...]

The cats hate it when I whip out the camera. Especially Felix, who will make it a point to turn his back toward me and ignore every attempt I make to get his attention.

Not that Cleo’s any better. On a good day, she’s already in her default crotchety state, and I consider it [...]

I have to remember to remind myself:

Just two more weeks.

Only 14 more days and I’ll be putting these to good use.

I can make it.

Breathe.

Dear G10,
I know I did you a great disservice when I scratched you up and let the damage linger for 10 months longer than it should have. Believe me, it was more because I knew I would miss you when you were gone for repairs than plain old laziness that kept me from taking [...]