Monthly Archives: October 2026

In an effort to encourage “more reading, less streaming”, I have balked at NordVPN’s price increase to $180/year. On Sunday I cancelled my account, with a bit of piss and vinegar when I was told that I’d lose VPN access … Continue reading →

I may have massively failed at making English Muffins yesterday, but I succeeded in cooking dinner in a crockpot. I made “Chicken Cacciatore for Two” from a cookbook called “The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook for Seniors” by Marilyn Luis that … Continue reading →

In July I was the leader, and only volunteer, for that month’s UFO workday. On Saturday I was one of three volunteers. Given the number of plots which seem to be ignored, and the few people coming out to volunteer, … Continue reading →

Many thanks to ITP-Reader Jenka. As of yesterday I am using the LibraryThing app to catalog my books and have cataloged 66 books so far. Now, if I could figure out the best way, or at least a way, to … Continue reading →

It’s Fucktober, baby! Unfortunately, for me this Fucktober will most likely play out like too many Fucktobers of my past. As this opening was written prior to the dead bird incident, I considered taking it out. But I haven’t! All … Continue reading →