Some days at the gym are stupid hard.

Some days is today.

Nevertheless, press on.

#195by50

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” - Simone Weil

I think of this in terms of presence. “Presence” is the word I would drop in there for “attention.”

Overnight oats?

Shockingly good.

I’m doing my annual re-watch of Lord of the Rings. Am I assingning characters to my buddies in the group chat?

Yes, yes I am.

“It is good to celebrate a simple life.” - Bilbo Baggins

I’m convinced if we were more curious, we would be more kind. #BeCurious

Weigh in Wednesday: September 22, 2025 - 259.9 November 19, 2025 - 244.3

One week loss: .3 Net loss: 15.6 Still to go: 49.4

This week’s loss was not what I’d like. I’m still way ahead of ahead schedule. I was not as disciplined in the kitchen this week as Injeed to be. #195by50

3 miles non-stop! Let’s go!

Check out my run on Strava. www.strava.com/activitie…

I don’t care what the topic or issue is but I am becoming convinced that those who are absolutely convinced that they have all the right answers likely know the least about a given topic.

And yes, the irony in the above statement is well noted. 😂

I’m convinced the most important workout of the week is the one for the day of the week it is. #195by50

This is fascinating stuff put together by @ayjay on Dorothy L Sayers and W.H. Auden in their treatment of the Christ story.

Read it here: WHA and DLS

I just saw the new Studio plan from Micro.Blog…

Color me very interested…

I collect social accounts to follow like some people collect baseball cards. I think this afternoon I will be cleansing the follow list to mutual follows.

I just got this in the mail today! I am excited to dive in. It promises to be one of the better books I will read this year.

Want to read: The Vision of Ephesians by N. T. Wright 📚

A perfect fall day in Michigan!