Inside The Perimeter

For about a month a house across the street from me has been clearing out and putting items on the curb. The other day I did a double take and laughed because I saw a big shelving unit which looked identical to one that I put on the curb over ten years ago. I really think it’s the same shelving unit because I think that I recognized a scratch on one of its shelves. Did I reclaim it? No, because I don’t need it, don’t have space for it, and it’s been damaged by water so the press wood shelves are swelling.

Wordle: five, my starter was TRADE

I might have to make an exception for my concert ticket price cap next year if the reunited band Sugar comes to Atlanta or Athens. Sugar was created in the 1990s by Bob Mould, member of one of my favorite bands (Hüsker Dü). Sugar should have also been the last band I ever saw live as it’s the band I saw in Atlanta in November of 1994, and fell asleep near Lake Guntersville, Alabama while driving home to Huntsville after the show. I was awakened by an unknown semi driver who honked the horn as I started to glide through a stop sign into an intersection.

Wordle: four, my starter was TRIBE

My first crack at pizza from scratch was good, not great. I think that I need to learn how to stretch dough better, and bake it on the stone in my oven instead of a pan. The latter is because I don’t own a pizza peel.

I can’t find the blog post where I predicted it, but Atlanta United fired their head coach yesterday.

Wordle: four, my starter was TRADE

When I was leaving Vancouver my Lyft had to stop in order to allow a pack of six raccoons to cross the road.

I intended to mention this upon my return from Canada, but this trip was the first trip abroad for which I did not get any currency for the foreign country. I used credit cards for everything.

I’m seeing way more Waymo cars on Atlanta roads. I had a few minutes of amusement when one dropped off passengers in the middle of Oakhurst Porchfest and had a hell of a time making its way through the crowded street.

I shopped at an Asian grocery store on Wednesday, and was delighted to see that my old age saved me 5% with their senior citizen discount that day.

Last night I made my first dough for pizza from scratch. Tonight I will be making pizza for dinner.

It’s amazing how well Aaron Rodgers is playing once again now that he is no longer a NY Jet.

While I don’t need a whole lot of things, I will be visiting Kroger today to get as many 4x Fuel Points as I can buying only what I need. On Sunday I intend to cash in my 400 September Fuel Points by filling up the M6’s tank.

Wordle: three, my starter was ROAST

Off to the Waschsalon this morning. It’s been awhile since I’ve been and I’m on my last clean pair of underwear.

Wordle: six, my starter was GLARE. According to my data, none of the six words I played today have been previous Wordle solutions!

I’m not sure if you heard the news last week, but the band Rush never considered me to tour with them next year, but have instead chosen, Anika Nilles, who has vastly superior drumming skills.

Does anyone have a Costco membership? It’s probably been ten years since I had one. Is it a valuable investment for a single, aging, man who lives alone?

Wordle: four, my starter was DAILY

Since the Falcons game was being shown on ABC I thought about switching to over-the-air tuning and watching the game. And then I thought again.

Last night’s dinner was a baked pasta dish, which if not for the slightly over cooked pasta because I followed the recipe instead of my instincts, it was well executed and delicious. As an added bonus I still have at least four more meals to eat from it. Lol

Wordle: four, my starter was JULEP

At one time Oakhurst Porchfest was a highlight of my year. On Saturday I cycled over to Oakhurst to start listening to bands, and searching for free beer. I found a lot of the former, but none of the latter. I had a fun time, until I didn’t. While waiting to watch the band Boxcar Radio, who I’ve seen before, I decided I was no longer having fun and cycled home.

Remarkably, the strangest thing that happed on the day was getting a compliment about my mountain bike.

Wordle: three, my starter was ASTER. Yesterday’s solution was the word I originally selected to be today’s starter!

I don’t follow what is happening with this country, but have learned of the government shutdown and been given a heads up about the possible implosion of the healthcare insurance industry, for those of us who pay for it ourselves. I’m concerned.

I also just learned that Jane Gooddall died last week, while I was winging my way toward Vancouver.

Though my ankle hurt I went out for a walk yesterday and apparently stumbled upon Monday night’s hash trail. I followed it for about a mile before circling home.

Wordle: four, my starter was SCREW

Before I put the dough into the oven yesterday I was prepared to be disappointed with the resulting loaf. I am a shitty bread baker, no matter whose recipe I follow. But I was wrong! The loaf is far from perfect, but it looks and tastes good.

Wordle: two, my starter was CRUEL