Asinus Pervicax
@knownagitator
Still fighting to cleanse the world of ancient evils, ancient ills.
I committed to this bit ages ago but it's never been cold enough here to justify showing it until now.
Credit to @tgracchus1781.bsky.social for getting this one of me at his wedding
Alright, had too many people rave about this one to miss out on it in IMAX.
My mother passed away on Wednesday at the age of 69. I am going to remain circumspect on social media about our relationship, but it was challenging for me in many ways. My family is fundraising for the NC A. Philip Randolph Institute in her memory here: secure.actblue.com/donate/conlo...
Of course the doctor is dressed immaculately and I'm schlubbing in a union T-shirt I got for free.
For the past three hours I hung out with one of two reasons that the NYT's opinion page is even remotely readable.
Coffee with the irreplaceable @tressiemcphd.bsky.social stretched to three hours and we ended up doing a half hour Midwestern goodbye outside the shop in the cold because we are smart like that.
I am ending this year in a so much of a better place in every possible way than I ended 2022 it ain't even funny. I'm grateful to those around me and even those who have parted company with me. I hope y'all have a good night and an even better 2024. Pic unrelated.
Had a shaping failure with the sourdough challah dough, so I threw it in a loaf pan to see how the bread tastes. It ain't pretty but it smells good.
Helped a friend make latkes aty place yesterday and put a bit of homemade creme fraiche on top
Had some goat milk kefir from Trader Joe's that didn't culture cream, so I decided to use it up to marinate some boneless skinless chicken thighs with seasonings.