Posts in the “Then” category were originally shared on my “Now” page.

Reasonably good week. We’re getting our oldest ready to go back to college. I’ve started my plan to be healthier at 50 than I was a 40 — working out a little bit and eating better. Lifestyle change is hard.

Feels

  • Had someone be incredibly rude to me at work this week. And it really bothered me for a day or two.
  • Tim Walz. My goodness. I didn’t know politicians like this get elected. What a breath of fresh air. I’m all in on bringing joy back. I’m tired of the doom and gloom.
  • Work on the Ph.D. will continue soon. A couple of weeks left until classes start. I’m taking one class this semester — a qualitative research class in the College of Education. Will be a bit of a change from my normal comms classwork.

Health

  • Started this week trying to make better food choices. Was mostly successful. I do feel better when I eat better.
  • Rediscovered some old fitness apps that I’ve tried in the past. Dusted them off and trying to build a workout rhythm.

Projects

  • I’ve decided to rename one of my new fonts because of a very minor possibility that the name infringes on an existing trademark. Naming fonts is harder than naming children.
  • I’ve got a few other fonts in the works, but I don’t know how much progress I’ll make when classes start back.

Entertainment

  • More Olympics. Volleyball. Water Polo. Basketball. Some track and field.
  • Still reading Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse. I didn’t actually pick it up this week, but it’s still the book beside my bed.
  • F1 is still on summer break. ☹️