Sorry gang, haven't been feeling great lately. Thanks for the fresh cups.

Notice how I added the 2021 there, instead of the 2020? Kids are back in school, I'm back to work, and all cylinders are needing coffee.

I can't explain why, but this new year feels like something that should be waded into. So far so good.

It's an arbitrary difference, sure, but I still hope it's step in a different direction. Preferably a preferable one.

Best wishes, gang.

As we close the lid on this dumpster fire, what's one project (planned either pre- or post-pandemic) that you were able to accomplish this year? We made some modest but appreciated home improvements, but I'm especially glad a sturdy garden spouted up in the backyard this year. Looking forward to a variety of herbs and veggies again next year. And don't get Jane started on talking about composting...

Anyone getting a legitimate winter break? I am decidedly not. The last few weeks have been some of the busiest of the year at work, and they're not slowing down this week.

I grabbed a pack of shishito peppers from the local grocery, and they definitely had more a kick than the ones I get at the Asian market. Maybe not as spicy as the ones NBB came across, but a little more heat.

So, how was everyone's whatever this was holiday? Logistically it was trickier, but at least calmer as we only had to go as far as the FedEx shop.