David Carryer
@davidcarryer.com
gen-x dad. small business owner. professional geek. creator of time cadet. fan of all things sci-fi and fantasy. laughter is great for the soul. trying to do as much good as I can as often as I can. lgbtq+ advocate. women’s advocate. he/him.
Meetings are the worst part of adulting. Sooooooo many meetings. No sense of brevity. Everyone has an opinion. Come on guys…
January 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Meetings are the worst part of adulting. Sooooooo many meetings. No sense of brevity. Everyone has an opinion. Come on guys…
A big bowl of Lucky Charms with farm fresh whole milk has no business being so delicious. My god. It should be illegal.
January 22, 2026 at 1:23 AM
A big bowl of Lucky Charms with farm fresh whole milk has no business being so delicious. My god. It should be illegal.
It’s a good day to be a Virginian.
January 18, 2026 at 1:18 AM
It’s a good day to be a Virginian.
I just took the most amazing nap and it was glorious. Please. Everyone. Stop what you’re doing and nap.
January 17, 2026 at 9:15 PM
I just took the most amazing nap and it was glorious. Please. Everyone. Stop what you’re doing and nap.
I love me some tropical smoothie. I don’t love me them tropical smoothie prices.
January 15, 2026 at 11:56 PM
I love me some tropical smoothie. I don’t love me them tropical smoothie prices.
My 21y daughter is sitting on the couch with me. She looks over, sees me eating a Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Bar. She starts laughing because apparently it’s quite the unexpected sight.
I told her… I’m a grown ass man at nearly 50yo. Tomorrows aren’t guaranteed. Eat ice cream whenever you can.
I told her… I’m a grown ass man at nearly 50yo. Tomorrows aren’t guaranteed. Eat ice cream whenever you can.
January 13, 2026 at 7:31 PM
My 21y daughter is sitting on the couch with me. She looks over, sees me eating a Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Bar. She starts laughing because apparently it’s quite the unexpected sight.
I told her… I’m a grown ass man at nearly 50yo. Tomorrows aren’t guaranteed. Eat ice cream whenever you can.
I told her… I’m a grown ass man at nearly 50yo. Tomorrows aren’t guaranteed. Eat ice cream whenever you can.
I have eaten all the fresh baked chocolate chip cookies in the house. Now I am sad.
January 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I have eaten all the fresh baked chocolate chip cookies in the house. Now I am sad.
Me: I am the master of my house. When I enter a room you will move out of my way.
My Dogs: Nope.
My Dogs: Nope.
January 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Me: I am the master of my house. When I enter a room you will move out of my way.
My Dogs: Nope.
My Dogs: Nope.
My fresh baked loaf of bread looks goooooooood. It needs to cool faster! Faster I tell you! I need to munch.
December 31, 2025 at 2:31 AM
My fresh baked loaf of bread looks goooooooood. It needs to cool faster! Faster I tell you! I need to munch.
This dog is hiding behind the beer… eyes on the chips and dip. No sounds. No breathing. Sneaky sneaky.
December 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This dog is hiding behind the beer… eyes on the chips and dip. No sounds. No breathing. Sneaky sneaky.
Just played Art Society with my wife. She kicked my ass something serious. Fun game. Easy rules. Beautiful playing pieces. We’ll play again!
December 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Just played Art Society with my wife. She kicked my ass something serious. Fun game. Easy rules. Beautiful playing pieces. We’ll play again!
Tonight we play Gloomhaven! First time playing. Let’s do this!
December 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Tonight we play Gloomhaven! First time playing. Let’s do this!
My son picked up League of Legends Riftbound. Played a quick game before heading out to dinner. We’re really enjoying the game play… dare I say… more so than Magic. Oh I said it.
December 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
My son picked up League of Legends Riftbound. Played a quick game before heading out to dinner. We’re really enjoying the game play… dare I say… more so than Magic. Oh I said it.
This late afternoon we sat down for a game of “The Jane Austen Game”. We played as different women is Jane Austen novels seeking marriage to those with wealth and a prestige. What a great game. God we laughed so hard! Clever play dynamics and interesting characters. Will play again.
December 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
This late afternoon we sat down for a game of “The Jane Austen Game”. We played as different women is Jane Austen novels seeking marriage to those with wealth and a prestige. What a great game. God we laughed so hard! Clever play dynamics and interesting characters. Will play again.
This afternoons game is a round of Wingspan. It’s our first time playing and it’s a wonderful game!
December 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This afternoons game is a round of Wingspan. It’s our first time playing and it’s a wonderful game!
For 23 years I’ve read this book to my kids on Christmas Eve. Every year I read it and flub at least one line. This year a Christmas miracle occurred. I made it through the whole book… and don’t botch a single word. My family applauded. I love them.
December 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
For 23 years I’ve read this book to my kids on Christmas Eve. Every year I read it and flub at least one line. This year a Christmas miracle occurred. I made it through the whole book… and don’t botch a single word. My family applauded. I love them.
Tonight’s game. History Through the Years. Organize historic events by date. Get the date correct it gets added to the timeline. Get it wrong… you suck. Apparently I suck. A lot.
December 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Tonight’s game. History Through the Years. Organize historic events by date. Get the date correct it gets added to the timeline. Get it wrong… you suck. Apparently I suck. A lot.
More cookies… MORE!!
December 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
More cookies… MORE!!
My daughters girlfriend got her a cuddle koala that is weighted on the paws so it hangs on you giving you a genuine “huggy” feeling. It’s awesome. Everyone in the house wants one. We’re all walking around getting never ending koala hugs.
December 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
My daughters girlfriend got her a cuddle koala that is weighted on the paws so it hangs on you giving you a genuine “huggy” feeling. It’s awesome. Everyone in the house wants one. We’re all walking around getting never ending koala hugs.
I’m a Khol’s getting a missed security tag removed. I found a this… thing. This toy has me irrationally conflicted.
December 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I’m a Khol’s getting a missed security tag removed. I found a this… thing. This toy has me irrationally conflicted.
Heck yeah it’s cookie making time which is usually followed by cookie eating time. Nom nom nom.
December 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Heck yeah it’s cookie making time which is usually followed by cookie eating time. Nom nom nom.
Tonight we’re playing Nova Era. A fun civilization building game that easy to learn but challenging to master.
December 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Tonight we’re playing Nova Era. A fun civilization building game that easy to learn but challenging to master.
I found this book in the banned book section of the book store. I read the first two pages and I was hooked. All the best books are the banned books!
December 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I found this book in the banned book section of the book store. I read the first two pages and I was hooked. All the best books are the banned books!
Tonight’s game is Ticket to Ride with the “fancy” train cars.
December 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Tonight’s game is Ticket to Ride with the “fancy” train cars.