Well That Was A Weird Day
March 7, 2025
There strange things happened today.
Author: Richard
Having spent his entire life feeling like an outsider, Richard has recently stopped trying to fit in and accepted that he is in fact an interloper in almost every situation in which he finds himself. To the average suburbanite, his habits bemuse, his interests bore, and his opinions repel. But you can read all about it here and decide for yourself.
Wow, What An Exciting Day 😑
March 6, 2025
It’s so hard to convey a sarcastic tone through text.
We Interupt This Winter To Bring You Winter
March 5, 2025
It was a a rainy inside day full of computer work and comfort food.
Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop
March 4, 2025
Terrific and terrible have the same root. That’s fucked up.
It Was All Free Today!
March 3, 2025
So, you know I had to go back.
I make no apologies for the pun.
I Went Back…
March 1, 2025
And I’m so glad I did. I got a screamin’ deal on a bunch of cool shit.
Ain’t Nothing Like A Friday Morning Junk Sale
February 28, 2025
I did alright.
R.I.P. Margolese, You Old Prune Shit Ass
February 27, 2025
Gene Hackman died today and I remembered a line from “The Mexican” about his character that Bonnie and I quote all the time.
Gluten-Free Ramen Hack
February 27, 2025
This is my first attempt at what I think might be a tasty, quick gluten-free alternative to ramen. It wasn’t a home run, but it has lots of potential and room for improvement.
Why Am I Only Now Finding Out About Sopes?!
February 26, 2025
I’ve been here for damn near half a century!
That Ain’t Bird Shit
February 25, 2025
That’s human shit and toilet paper.
I Ran Out Of Stones 😩
February 24, 2025
I was so close, too.
This Isn’t Going How I Thought It Would
February 23, 2025
I’m getting fucking sick of posting every day.
Progess Is Slow
February 22, 2025
I’m exhausted, so things have slowed down a bit.
Here We Go!
February 21, 2025
Today I finally started laying the stones for my patio!
Cinderelly, Cinderelly…
February 20, 2025
Today was house cleaning day. Five adults contribute to the mess here, but only 1.5 clean it up. I’m the 1 in that equation. I’m at the acceptance stage of dealing with my situation. My situation being that I’m the only person in my house that isn’t a fucking pig. It’s been a long road […]
It’s So Close To Being Finished!
February 19, 2025
That I want to drop this project like a hot plate and move on to a new one.
Talk About A Groundhog Day
February 18, 2025
I did the same thing today that I did yesterday, except today I did it better.
Another Beautiful Winter Day In Southern California
February 17, 2025
And yet one neighbor had their fireplace going while other were running their A/C. Only in California.
Sausage And Peppers Al Fresco
February 16, 2025
I’ve been thinking about sausage and peppers all week. Tonight, it happened.
I Got Some Trim Today!
February 15, 2025
Or rather, I gave the trim; I did the trimming. Someone got some trim today.
That’s The Face Of A Free Man
February 14, 2025
My time is up. I’ve crushed my last rock. I’m a free man.
I’m An Internet Cartogragher
February 13, 2025
I made a visual sitemap for my website today. Well, I started it anyway.
Mouth Full, Can’t Talk
February 12, 2025
This is the only picture that I took today.
Why Do I Do Shit Like This?
February 11, 2025
I’m on my second day of smashing concrete with a hammer and questioning every decision I’ve ever made.
I’m Out Here Doin’ Hard Time
February 10, 2025
Bustin’ up rock with a hammer isn’t as bad as they make it out to be in the movies… if you’re only doing it for a couple of hours anyway.
It’s The Long Awaited Return Of Skinny Man Roll Sunday!
February 9, 2025
Skinny Man Roll Sunday is back, baby! I know you’re as excited as I am.
I Started A New Project Today!
February 8, 2025
Ok, so it’s not exactly a “new” project, but it’s a change from the garage makeover.
I Love, Love, Love This February Weather
February 7, 2025
It’s only been in the past three years that I started to appreciate winter in Southern California. I used to dread the short days and cold weather. Like everyone else in this state, I worshiped the sun and hated every day that wasn’t a summer day. Then, something changed. Or, maybe nothing changed, and I […]
Cleaning Carpet In The Rain Sucks
February 6, 2025
Now that I don’t have to go out and clean carpet in the rain, I look back at those days and wonder how and why I did it for so many years.
I’m A Farmer
February 5, 2025
I took advantage of the free water falling from the sky and planted some garlic that had sprouted on my kitchen counter.
How To Make Spicy Asian Stir Fry Noodles
February 4, 2025
It was kind of a bummer of a day: cold, rainy, drab. It was the sort of a day for which comfort food was invented. So, I made me some comfort food.
Is It Me Or The Propaganda?
February 3, 2025
Sometimes I feel like I spend more time doing chores than the average person.
It’s Groundhog Day!
February 2, 2025
I’ve given this a lot of thought, and I don’t think I would mind being stuck in a Groundhog Day event.
I’ll Be Able To Predict The Weather With My Thumb, Now
February 1, 2025
Today was the sort of beautiful February day that makes me glad I don’t live someplace with a winter. Smashed fingers hurt more when in the cold.
They Messed Everything Up!
January 31, 2025
My workbench is finished! Now, I just have to clean up the rest of the garage.
The Refurbished Yesterday Blues
January 30, 2025
Today could best be summarized by a picture of an old woman with no teeth and dead eyes, contemplating the blue light on the Ring camera while fumbling with the drawstring on her pajamas in the dark.
Fuck 😖 😩 🤦♂️
January 29, 2025
I broke my Insta360 One X…again.
The Home Stretch
January 28, 2025
The workbench is done! Now, it’s time to find a place for everything and put everything in it’s place.
It’s Done! Not Really…
January 27, 2025
I finished building the workbench today, but the hard part is yet to come.
Perseverence In The Face Of Waning Enthusiasm
January 26, 2025
This interminable garage makeover might actually end one day.
Dress Your T-Rex In Pinstripes and Velvet
January 25, 2025
If Bonnie had a giant dinosaur, she would dress him for seasons, holidays and occasions, too.
Accidental Art
January 24, 2025
FortuARTous? SerendipARTy? We’ll figure it out.
The Craigslist Free Section Is Up To Shenannigans Today
January 23, 2025
People bother to post some weird shit to the free section on Craigslist. Here is a small sampling from today.
Now, That’s Something To Take Note Of
January 22, 2025
Here we go again with the chicken littles and the falling skies. I think people want to feel like they’re in danger. It excites them.
Things Are Heating Up Now!
January 21, 2025
My garage makeover project hit a speed bump today. It was by no means insurmountable, but it may have doomed my welder to the discard pile.
How To Make The Ultimate Gluten-Free Brownie
January 20, 2025
OMG! These gluten-free brownies are to die for! I didn’t think edible gluten-free brownies existed, but they do, and this is how to make them.
TikTok Is Banned In The U.S.A. And I’m Glad
January 19, 2025
TikTok was banned and then unbanned in a whirlwind of political theater. It happened so fast that I couldn’t even finish this post before it was all over.
It’s The Simple Things
January 18, 2025
I’m not going to put things off anymore. I will probably continue to put people off, though.