Back in NYC
We had a fundraiser to attend and are putting my former work suits to good use.
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What do you think Hell Gate is?
Riding past Hell Gate right now. Have to wonder what it is?
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Chimney removal
Getting our chimney removed next week before it tumbles and ruins our recently repaired slate roof. Last major project of the year.
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Goodbye gas pipes
Our gas has been long shut off but e:Paul had National Fuel come finally remove the meter. From the tags left on it, it appears to have been installed in the 1950s. To make future projects like wiring easier and the fac…
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Message from above
I had a lovely dream last night and in that dream e:Joshua visited me again. Still sporting that blazing white suit and shiny blue tie like the first time he came to check in (and each subsequent visit). I love the warm…
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Lovey at Niagara Falls
E:Terry's aunt has been visiting for the past month. Today was her last day here so I left work at the end of the day to go up to the Canadian side of the falls with them. It was crazy busy as expected. If you wanted to…
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new desk setup
One of the few light spots about e:Paul's retirement is I took over his work equipment. Now my desk looks like an Apple store. These screens are amazing, definitely not worth the money they cost but I'll gladly enjoy th…
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Paul's last day at work
I'm going to miss working with him so fucking much. At least 8.5 more years left here for me.
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Allentown Art Festival
In the morning, Tyler made us some breakfast while I installed the bidet we bought for his birthday. He has a standard toilet so it could use a 1/2" connector while our stupid Toto needs a special adapter that only supp…
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Family birthday
Saturday was non-stop as well. Early was my niece's 3rd birthday at the Boys and Girls Club in Tonawanda. We went to the North Tonawanda one by mistake at first, who knew there were so many locations. Honestly it's pret…
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Mussel dinner
This year I started eating mussels. It's may be surprising for me but some have argued mussels are the most ethicial seafood to eat, since they are low carbon, take next to no resources to grow, and have no pain recepto…
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Falafel House on Niagara Square
Took Monday off after pride weekend. After some cleanup the three of us went on a relaxing bike ride with Tyler and Jai. Stopping at Canalside and then Riverfest park. On the way home we stopped at Falafel House in Niag…
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Buffalo Pride parade 2026
What a weekend. I still say it's one of my favorite days of the year. We woke up at 9, and Tyler accidentally backed into our garage door. In a sleep-deprived frenzy, Paul and I sped off to the co-op, got snacks, and pr…
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Buffalo Pride weekend marathon
Probably my favorite weekend of the year. It really is the first day Buffalo comes alive and feels like summer. Friday night we headed down to the Banshee of all places for. Gay and Lesbian Youth services fundraiser. It…
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current anthem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e4LcjmrHvE e:Paul and I listen to this song and band quite a lot. This song is in my head even I'm that weird half-sleep in-between before you really wake up. I would love to see some of…
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Raggedy Annie Plushapalooza '96
a live recording of a 90s grunge band with a female lead at a big music festival. there is a big audience cheering. a crowd sings along with the chorus. the female singer is loud but you can hear the crowd in the backgr…
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A raggedy new year
I will make no pretensions about 2026 being a good year but we can hope, right?
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Last day at the AMC Market Arcade
We say the ping pong movie Marty Supreme at the second last day of the downtown AMC. I bought tickets for the Amherst theater accidentally but they let us in anyway. Hopefully it reopens as another chain, it is nice hav…
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Raggedy Annie and Im Back From the Attic
[Verse 1] im raggedy annie and im back from the attic no doubt about it, kortny love is gonna panic [chorus] kurt is dead now and its all your fault courtney love - YOU CAN KISS MY HOLE [Verse 2] Kurt Cobain's dead, I b…
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The year of the fire dragon
Last summer I bought a bunch of fire dragon shirts randomly. I had no idea I was a dragon. In fact, I always thought I was a snake. Then I did a little Chinese horoscope deep dive recently only to find out I'm not only …
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