Revelry Reverie

I’ve been working on this octopus on and off for nearly a year. I like the octopus itself quite a lot, in particular the tentacles feel successful. I like the illustrated look and feel, thanks to the inked outline. Less well executed is, of course, the water. I want to add bubbles, but I think…

I’ll give them this: clothes are convenient in the cold. We can warm specific parts up with strategic clothing. Upper half, lower half, extremities, all separately or together. Even highly specific, like palms. Just the torso. Ankles only. Around the head, but not covering the head. Clothes are targeted. But clothes aren’t just functional. They’re…

I have been on the hunt for earbud tips that are small enough for my tiny ear canals for as long as there have been earbuds. The problem with large earbud tips (all earbud tips are “large” to me) is that they won’t seat properly. My AirPod Pros extend straight out of my ears, with…

If you’ve ever wanted to listen to the things Grant says, instead of occasionally reading them, then boy have I got news for you! We’ve started a tiny podcast, which will drop episodes infrequently (or maybe frequently; he loves recording) for your listening pleasure! Expect episodes shorter than 10 minutes, and mostly nonsense. In this…

Bob and Grant each had a race today. Bob had a 10k, which he won (!), and Grant had a 100 yard dash, which he finished. I’m very proud of both of them.

The twins are starting fourth grade, and Grant is starting kindergarten! All their bags are packed, they’re ready to go. They’re standing there, trying not to sneeze. I can’t wait to hear how their first days went. Henry and Eleanor have lockers this year! Grant was wondering how they’ll account for quiet time (he noticed…

We got tired of him climbing the walls, so we made it easier for him to climb the walls. We’re leaning into it. A work in progress.