bookmark_borderThe COVID-19 Diary: Friday 24 February

I work with a lot of people based in India. Since they’re 10.5 hours ahead of me it’s hard to find times to meet but we usually try our best. Then yesterday there was the person that just had to meet with me as soon as possible about a spreadsheet I sent them. I met with them at 1 AM my time because that was the only available time on their calendar and answered every question they had by showing them where they already had the information. I think they were embarrassed. They should have been.

Stay healthy and safe.







Today’s Mass Shooting

Abbeville police respond to Friday night shooting


Song of the Day

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bookmark_borderThe COVID-19 Diary: Sunday 01 January

Happy New Year. We’re still dealing with this virus, in case you hadn’t noticed.

Stay healthy and safe.

Stay healthy and safe.







Today’s Mass Shootings

1 dead, 3 wounded in Washington Park car-to-car shooting

Five people injured in drive-by shooting in Durham on New Year’s Day, police say

One dead, four wounded in New Year’s Day shooting at Mifflin Township strip club

4 adults shot at Allentown recreation center, authorities say

‘That’s my cousin in that van’: People are left speechless after two people were shot dead at New Year’s block party

One killed, three others injured in NW Oklahoma City shooting


Song of the Day

The entire Song of the Day playlist is available on YouTube.

bookmark_borderThe COVID-19 Diary: Sunday 18 December

Vacation day 2. Drove to Gretchen and Scott’s and went to the They Might Be Giants concert in Baltimore, a show that was originally scheduled for at least a year and a half ago but was rescheduled at least twice due to COVID and one of the band members getting injured in a serious car accident. Good things come to those who wait. Also in attendance: Gretchen, Scott, Matt, Logan, Maryann, and Rae.

Stay healthy and safe.







Days Without a Mass Shooting: 1


Song of the Day

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bookmark_borderThe COVID-19 Diary: Monday 12 December

I’ve been having some tooth discomfort since I got a filling replaced a few weeks ago. I went back to the dentist today to have it checked. Turns out I need a root canal, so I have that to look forward to after the holidays.

Stay healthy and safe.







Today’s Mass Shooting

4 injured in shooting in the Bronx: NYPD


Song of the Day

The entire Song of the Day playlist is available on YouTube.

bookmark_borderThe COVID-19 Diary: Thursday 24 November

Happy Thanksgiving. I spent the day with the Bandy side of the family and saw the Anderson side of the family (to me) later in the evening. More visiting tomorrow.

Stay healthy and safe.







Today’s Mass Shootings

‘They just finished eating’: Man fatally shoots ex-wife, man, injures 2 others in Spring Branch home: HPD


Song of the Day

The entire Song of the Day playlist is available on YouTube.

bookmark_borderThe COVID-19 Diary: Sunday 30 October

Twenty years ago today Warren Zevon gave his final performance. The Ringer has a nice article about it. The link to the performance is below. Zevon’s music has a significant place in my life’s soundtrack, particularly from 1978 – 2003. He’s in my pantheon of People to Admire but Not to Emulate, along with his friend Hunter S. Thompson, among others. I miss him. Requiescat in pace.

Stay healthy and safe.







Today’s Mass Shooting

Suspect charged in deadly quadruple shooting in East Memphis

One of Two Men Killed at Covina House Party ID’d

4 teens wounded in early-morning shooting at Charleston apartment complex

4 killed in overnight shooting at Aurora house; police searching for suspect

Police: 6 people shot outside nightclub in Northern Liberties


Song of the Day (and more)

The entire appearance.

Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner (the final song)

The entire Song of the Day playlist is available on YouTube.