micro posts
- Christian Brothers Holiday Nog: good authentic taste, a little runny
- Evan Williams Egg nog: super creamy, but flavor is just cream then alcohol bite
- the two mixed together: nice blend, tastes the most like adding bourbon/brandy to egg nog
John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth both call people a Brood of Vipers.
I this essay, I will…
Today’s stupid and/or awesome idea:
A Ponder group for the Upper Wapahani/White River watershed. If you live there, please join us.
🎲 epic session of Legend of the Five Rings (fifth edition) last night.
This game has really hit the sweet spot for this group with balance of player options, interesting choices, and settings of play.
We’re having a blast. On par with our grand Burning Wheel campaign.
🕊️ cool: intro to Matthew in the Anabaptist Commmunity Bible was written by my New Testament in Context seminary professor: Dorothy Jean Weaver.
The “information-action” ratio:
🕊️ New Anabaptist Community Bibles are like…really tall and thin. Bold format choice.
🥃 We did a little pre-made egg nog blind taste test:
📚 Midnight Riot (Rivers of London #1) by Ben Aaronovitch
Recommended
Felt like Dresden Files: London Edition. Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (narrator) brought it to life, just like James Marsters has for Dresden.
📚 The Curse of Chalion (World of Five Gods #1) by Lois McMaster Bujold
Highly Recommended
This was refreshingly deep and original. Lloyd James was such a great narrator that I’m looking for other books narrated by him.
🎶 Today’s “chill the hell out” radio station
Me when I’m frustrated:
I am “thoroughly enjoyed going to a cafe restaurant” years old.
🎶 yet more nonsense from Igorrr and I’m here for it.
There’s a little ice still on the pond, but it’s been sunny and just above 50F, so there is a 🐢 back out.
Wonderful question to frequently ponder:
There are many powers in this world. Which ones am I feeding with my time, attention, money, energy?
🕊️ Taking our godson to Episcopal advent service, so I’m dressed like a prep instead of a Mennonite hiker.
I forgot to offer the traditional Advent greeting!
When did they start arming law enforcement with machete guns?
The good news: roof and skylight repair from Spring ‘23 damage is started
The bad news: likely won’t complete for 7 days