The games are afoot! We are fortunate to have a subscription to NBC’s streaming platform, Peacock, although in this household we prefer to refer to it as Pelican. Unlike watching it on TV years ago, we have full control of the schedule, and can pick and choose which events we want to watch. As a…

Ky and I are thinking of buying a car, and we’re exploring the option of purchasing an ex-rental from Hertz. They’re great value, but while doing our research, we came across this little humdinger. It’s inevitable that when you buy a used car, the previous owner would have farted on the seat. The difference between…

You don’t have to be an American to have heard of the DMV – the bureau that overseas all automotive rules, regulations, and licensing. Most countries do a pretty crummy job of it; and the propensity to complain about these things is even more common. Regardless, it was a bit over 2 hours of my…

How time flies. Today marks the 200th post of this blog. Savvy observers will notice that today is the 207th day of the year, and I notionally started this project on Jan 1st, so there are a few sick days scattered through here. The good, the bad, and the lessons. The good: I think there…

It’s curious how governments design the architecture of their buildings. Some are grand. We all have examples that we think of directly; perhaps it’s the Reichstag in Berlin, the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest, or the Beehive in Wellington. They’re personally some of my faves. However, not all buildings are that special. Some are pretty average,…

She performed at Red Rocks today, one of the more famous music venues in Denver. I have long been a fan, and her song Sunrise always gets me in the mood for a classy dinner party. She is a class act. Which is why it was so great to be able to go see her…