a defrosted freezer and frig, with far more food than two people can eat before it goes bad, inspires random cooking experiments.

still no electricity, but lots of fresh fallen firewood that's gonna need cuttin'. glad the hammock trees still stand tall.

having gathered the screen windows from my yard and surveyed the sundered trees, now playing Blockus by flashlight.

#crazy thunderstorm

Alessi's Ark seems to reduce the ambient temperature at least 5 degrees. thinking a mojito could bring it down another 5, at least.

#summer

sometimes, you just wanna fall in love.

my productivity is shot to hell when i'm surrounded by people i know — unless they're all working for me.

Did I accidentally grow up?

i've riden no roller coaster superior to the Ride Of Steel (outside DC).

#summer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_-_Ride_of_Steel

happily recovering from two separate waterpark visits, the latter in 100 degree sun, damp with humidity.

#summer

few things clear my head like a long drive on the open highway.