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.
I programmed my Alexa so that when my wife comes downstairs and she says, “Alexa, Christmas Time!” All the decorative lights turn on around the house, the Christmas tree lights up, and all the Amazon Dots around the house play her favorite Christmas Music!
November 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I programmed my Alexa so that when my wife comes downstairs and she says, “Alexa, Christmas Time!” All the decorative lights turn on around the house, the Christmas tree lights up, and all the Amazon Dots around the house play her favorite Christmas Music!
Good news. We survived the dealership. No car purchased. Not sure why we were there. That’s ok. Next they want to go to dinner. They say “anywhere is fine”… I know that is a lie. We went a couple round of “where do you want to go? Oh anywhere, but not there.” A spot was picked. I need a stiff drink.
November 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Good news. We survived the dealership. No car purchased. Not sure why we were there. That’s ok. Next they want to go to dinner. They say “anywhere is fine”… I know that is a lie. We went a couple round of “where do you want to go? Oh anywhere, but not there.” A spot was picked. I need a stiff drink.
My wife and I are at the Honda dealership with her very aging parents helping them look at cars. Pray for us please.
November 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
My wife and I are at the Honda dealership with her very aging parents helping them look at cars. Pray for us please.
My wife is a high school teacher and her duty tonight is to work the football game and keep folks from walking around the field. I’m sitting with her. We’re like gen-X security. lol
My 18yo senior came to say hi. It’s a cold night. He cuddled with mom in front of his friends. No embarrassment. :)
My 18yo senior came to say hi. It’s a cold night. He cuddled with mom in front of his friends. No embarrassment. :)
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My wife is a high school teacher and her duty tonight is to work the football game and keep folks from walking around the field. I’m sitting with her. We’re like gen-X security. lol
My 18yo senior came to say hi. It’s a cold night. He cuddled with mom in front of his friends. No embarrassment. :)
My 18yo senior came to say hi. It’s a cold night. He cuddled with mom in front of his friends. No embarrassment. :)
My dogs clearly don’t understand daylight savings time. It’s too early to eat I tell them.
The drool says otherwise.
The drool says otherwise.
November 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
My dogs clearly don’t understand daylight savings time. It’s too early to eat I tell them.
The drool says otherwise.
The drool says otherwise.
I found these cute houses, garland, berries, and little tree thing at Walmart. I put it all together dirt cheap and it looks cute as hell.
November 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I found these cute houses, garland, berries, and little tree thing at Walmart. I put it all together dirt cheap and it looks cute as hell.
So damn proud of my daughter. Shes been working months for a blue campaign (Jess Anderson) in Virginia, and her candidate won! My daughter has been working so unbelievably hard for blue. So many doors knocked and real honest conversations. Well earned victory for a Virginia House seat! Good job kid!
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
So damn proud of my daughter. Shes been working months for a blue campaign (Jess Anderson) in Virginia, and her candidate won! My daughter has been working so unbelievably hard for blue. So many doors knocked and real honest conversations. Well earned victory for a Virginia House seat! Good job kid!
It’s amazing that my most liked post is a photo of my apple pie.
I’m furloughed right now. I’m feeling anxious and dismissed. I just want to do my job. I’m losing sleep and doing my best to stay positive.
You all liking my apple pie makes my heart sing. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face!
I’m furloughed right now. I’m feeling anxious and dismissed. I just want to do my job. I’m losing sleep and doing my best to stay positive.
You all liking my apple pie makes my heart sing. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face!
November 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It’s amazing that my most liked post is a photo of my apple pie.
I’m furloughed right now. I’m feeling anxious and dismissed. I just want to do my job. I’m losing sleep and doing my best to stay positive.
You all liking my apple pie makes my heart sing. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face!
I’m furloughed right now. I’m feeling anxious and dismissed. I just want to do my job. I’m losing sleep and doing my best to stay positive.
You all liking my apple pie makes my heart sing. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face!
Apple pie complete. First time making one. I hope it tastes good!
November 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Apple pie complete. First time making one. I hope it tastes good!
I’m making an apple pie. Look at the brown sugar and butter ooze. It’s mesmerizing.
November 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I’m making an apple pie. Look at the brown sugar and butter ooze. It’s mesmerizing.
The fall season so far. Fresh apples: 5 stars, Fresh cider: 5 stars, Crisp weather: 5 stars, Never ending furlough hell scape with zero pay, a deep dislike for minorities, and the threat of millions not being fed: 0 stars - would not recommend.
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The fall season so far. Fresh apples: 5 stars, Fresh cider: 5 stars, Crisp weather: 5 stars, Never ending furlough hell scape with zero pay, a deep dislike for minorities, and the threat of millions not being fed: 0 stars - would not recommend.
MIL ran a red light. Totaled two cars. Zero injuries. I was expecting anger and rage when I arrived. It was nothing but kindness, grace, understanding, forgiveness, and empathy. The internet has programmed me to expect hostility. Life greeted me with humanity. I shall return it 10 fold.
October 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
MIL ran a red light. Totaled two cars. Zero injuries. I was expecting anger and rage when I arrived. It was nothing but kindness, grace, understanding, forgiveness, and empathy. The internet has programmed me to expect hostility. Life greeted me with humanity. I shall return it 10 fold.
An unexpected surprise to being furloughed. Since I’m not buying a breakfast burrito everyday at the office, I used all the money I’ve saved to buy mulch for the front of the house. Our landscaping looks nice again!
October 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
An unexpected surprise to being furloughed. Since I’m not buying a breakfast burrito everyday at the office, I used all the money I’ve saved to buy mulch for the front of the house. Our landscaping looks nice again!
This furlough thing is starting again to feel like the covid days. Lots of baking. Today I made two apple cobblers with crumble topping. Picked up the apples while enjoying the Shenandoah Skyline Drive this past Sunday.
October 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This furlough thing is starting again to feel like the covid days. Lots of baking. Today I made two apple cobblers with crumble topping. Picked up the apples while enjoying the Shenandoah Skyline Drive this past Sunday.
Despite not getting a paycheck today, I did walk around my neighbor and pick-up trash. It was nice to feel productive again.
October 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Despite not getting a paycheck today, I did walk around my neighbor and pick-up trash. It was nice to feel productive again.
Oh goodie. No paycheck today. Oof.
October 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Oh goodie. No paycheck today. Oof.
You all liked the French Bread I made earlier in the week… So I now present the Cinnamon Raisin Walnut Bread I made today. Omg. Toasted with a smidge of melted butter. Heaven!
October 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
You all liked the French Bread I made earlier in the week… So I now present the Cinnamon Raisin Walnut Bread I made today. Omg. Toasted with a smidge of melted butter. Heaven!
Achievement Unlocked: Group 7
October 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Achievement Unlocked: Group 7
I’ve entered the next phase of my furlough time. Making bread in the bread machine. This is a 2lb loaf of French Bread.
October 21, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I’ve entered the next phase of my furlough time. Making bread in the bread machine. This is a 2lb loaf of French Bread.
Just watched Tron Ares. Such a good fun. Tons of fun. Honors the previous two movies. Awesome music. I want to watch it again.
October 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Just watched Tron Ares. Such a good fun. Tons of fun. Honors the previous two movies. Awesome music. I want to watch it again.
I forgot that I ordered a subscription of Archie Comics Digest. My first comic just came in the mail. What a nice surprise. Grown ass man with reading glasses reading Archie. lol. It’s such a good comic. Silly. Wholesome. Good humored endless dad jokes. Good stuff.
October 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I forgot that I ordered a subscription of Archie Comics Digest. My first comic just came in the mail. What a nice surprise. Grown ass man with reading glasses reading Archie. lol. It’s such a good comic. Silly. Wholesome. Good humored endless dad jokes. Good stuff.
Since I’ve been home on furlough I’ve come to discover that my dogs spend their days in a heightened state of paranoia. What’s that over there… run. What’s that sound… run. What’s that smell… run. All day. Absolutely zero chill. Omg. Just friggin’ sit down.
October 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Since I’ve been home on furlough I’ve come to discover that my dogs spend their days in a heightened state of paranoia. What’s that over there… run. What’s that sound… run. What’s that smell… run. All day. Absolutely zero chill. Omg. Just friggin’ sit down.
Good news. I can still count bridges, bicycles, and buses. I’m not a robot.
October 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Good news. I can still count bridges, bicycles, and buses. I’m not a robot.
In a shocking turn of events, I ate too much last night at the Korean BBQ joint down the street. Feeling sooooooo full.
October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In a shocking turn of events, I ate too much last night at the Korean BBQ joint down the street. Feeling sooooooo full.
I got to write a letter of recommendation for a young lady heading off to college. I got a bit misty. What an honor it is to love on a person and recommend them for college. Some real joy during a time where it feels so scarce.
October 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I got to write a letter of recommendation for a young lady heading off to college. I got a bit misty. What an honor it is to love on a person and recommend them for college. Some real joy during a time where it feels so scarce.