Good morning. Here's 56.

RIP 3/7/25. Given to me a decade(?) ago by Nic. A peated malt Speyside sounds like a gimmick, but it works — at least for me. Nice earthy smoke under a bright and almost fruity caramel.

Even in relaxation mode, Rudy has some pretty intense energy.

Oh it’s going to be that kind of day is it

It would be nice if we could go back to the time where disagreement didn't include mockery. If you're tempted to say, "we can't go back," or even, "that time never existed," I'll ask why we are waiting to bring it -- again or for the first time -- into existence.

A fun thing when you’re a compulsive overthinker is when ordinary household tasks (e.g. cutting up the plastic drink can yoke) become SAT problems (e.g. calculating the minimum number of straight cuts required to do so).

It’s Monday and I’m in the office today and I’ve been listening to The Necks all day and it’s making me feel jittery.