Great Wolf Lodge for the kids’ birthday (two of them, next week). If I survive, AMA. πŸ“·

β€œwe are currently unaware of any evidence that Hans cheated in this game, and we do not advocate for any conclusions regarding cheating being made based on this one encounter.”

File under: nothing-burger report #chess

2 years ago to the day, the big kid lost his first tooth just days before his 5th birthday. Tonight, just days before his 5th, our second just lost his first. Shaping up to be a household tradition.

β€œLook, guys, some people have the Constitution or drugs.

I have October.”

β€”my wife

Remember the time I bought an expensive wine to share with my wife who had a rough week and then my toddler dumped her backwash filled cup of water and ice into my wine glass because ::checks notes:: β€œsharing”? Yeah, me too. Good times.

Flew through Dulles this week for the first time in ages. He was a great statesman, and we should do more than just name an airport after him.

Oh, and these are cool.

Snagged the first pumpkin pie of the season. Somewhat early, but it was on sale. It did not disappoint. Bonus points: kids were stoked.

First time for everything I suppose. Arrived before TSA has opened security.

Less than a week away from my (first) trip to Canada. Anyone from Montreal who has tips on good food hit me up.

TFW when you discover an extra 3,000 words for your book manuscript that didn’t transfer over from one program to the next, thereby solving the puzzle of why you felt like you were behind. It’s happening, folks.

So our A/C went out in the middle of the night. Here’s hoping (a) we can get a technician out to inspect it today, and (b) it’s something small and not that we need a new unit.

Waiting, almost time. πŸ“·

Flight delay. πŸ“·

Nothing says back to school like two kids with fevers and a rash. πŸ€™πŸ½

And just like that, a first grader. πŸ“·

It was a great night last night with the guys. πŸ“·

If you’re looking for a way to get your mind of your writing, or any creative work, so that you come back to it fresh, and save a lot of money, I recommend spending your Sunday troubleshooting and repairing your dishwasher. Win-win.

Fantastic energy at Chase Field tonight. πŸ“·βšΎοΈ