Hi. I'm Dan.
@dannicus.com
Software Test Engineer. VO Artist. Photographer. Twitch Affiliate. Sounder. Fledgling Sumo fan. Minnesota Nice in the PNW. Cascadian Gamer. He/Him.
Amara is here for vibes.
January 8, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Amara is here for vibes.
Feeling particularly proud of this burrito cross-section today.
January 7, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Feeling particularly proud of this burrito cross-section today.
Swedish meatballs over mashed potatoes.
Miss you pop.
Miss you pop.
January 5, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Swedish meatballs over mashed potatoes.
Miss you pop.
Miss you pop.
No cheating, reskeet with the most recent photo of your pet.
January 2, 2026 at 6:32 PM
No cheating, reskeet with the most recent photo of your pet.
January 1st in the Van Der Werf/Issa household means our new favorite tradition.
Chili of Positive Outcomes night.
Chili of Positive Outcomes night.
January 2, 2026 at 2:10 AM
January 1st in the Van Der Werf/Issa household means our new favorite tradition.
Chili of Positive Outcomes night.
Chili of Positive Outcomes night.
Starting the final day of the first quarter of the 21st century with a proper breakfast burrito.
Here's to hoping that in the next 25 years, humanity figures out how to stop living like assholes.
Here's to hoping that in the next 25 years, humanity figures out how to stop living like assholes.
December 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Starting the final day of the first quarter of the 21st century with a proper breakfast burrito.
Here's to hoping that in the next 25 years, humanity figures out how to stop living like assholes.
Here's to hoping that in the next 25 years, humanity figures out how to stop living like assholes.
I don't know if there is a single food I love more than a fresh pot of refried beans...
December 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I don't know if there is a single food I love more than a fresh pot of refried beans...
Moo Moo the Treat Hunter.
December 30, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Moo Moo the Treat Hunter.
An update. Tasty, but I would go chicken thighs next time instead of breast, and marinate the chicken first.
December 30, 2025 at 4:41 AM
An update. Tasty, but I would go chicken thighs next time instead of breast, and marinate the chicken first.
I forgot how bad Netflix is at Live events. Great view of the Vikings game
December 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I forgot how bad Netflix is at Live events. Great view of the Vikings game
Annnnd out of the oven.
December 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Annnnd out of the oven.
Tater tot hot dish tonight.
Perfect Sunday comfort meal.
Perfect Sunday comfort meal.
December 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Tater tot hot dish tonight.
Perfect Sunday comfort meal.
Perfect Sunday comfort meal.
This picture of Amara from a couple years ago might be my favorite Christmas photo ever.
December 19, 2025 at 4:34 AM
This picture of Amara from a couple years ago might be my favorite Christmas photo ever.
Oh Christmas Moo, oh Christmas Moo. How meaty are your haunches.
December 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Oh Christmas Moo, oh Christmas Moo. How meaty are your haunches.
Also extreme teefs. For the kitty pic tax.
December 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Also extreme teefs. For the kitty pic tax.
A reminder that Foley Is God.
Good for Mick.
Good for Mick.
December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A reminder that Foley Is God.
Good for Mick.
Good for Mick.
Gonna be cold and blustery today, so a nice breakfast burrito was called for.
December 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Gonna be cold and blustery today, so a nice breakfast burrito was called for.
A photo of all of the wonderful cookies that were decorated at our party on Saturday. It was so much fun. Im glad people enjoyed themselves.
December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A photo of all of the wonderful cookies that were decorated at our party on Saturday. It was so much fun. Im glad people enjoyed themselves.
Pizza and movie night.
December 8, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Pizza and movie night.
12 years ago today, Hiba and I had our first date. She flew up from Salt Lake City to be my +1 at my company holiday party.
Twelve. Years. Ago.
Twelve. Years. Ago.
December 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
12 years ago today, Hiba and I had our first date. She flew up from Salt Lake City to be my +1 at my company holiday party.
Twelve. Years. Ago.
Twelve. Years. Ago.
MOVIE 4: A Claymation Christmas Celebration circa 1987.
I watched this EVERY year, growing up.
I watched this EVERY year, growing up.
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 AM
MOVIE 4: A Claymation Christmas Celebration circa 1987.
I watched this EVERY year, growing up.
I watched this EVERY year, growing up.
Evidence of chonkiness.
December 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Evidence of chonkiness.
Since we watched Spirited this week, we decided we needed to make Chili of Positive Outcome.
December 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Since we watched Spirited this week, we decided we needed to make Chili of Positive Outcome.