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06/26/26 10:56 - ID#60945

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 them for now.

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06/26/26 10:54 - ID#60944

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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Category: buffalo

06/14/26 11:54 - ID#60943

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 supports 3/8". The water pressure difference is substantial.

(e:terry) and Tyler serenaded us with Toni Braxton while we got ready and then ate.

We biked back home in the morning and got ready to take (e:terry)'s mom and aunt to the Allentown Art Festival.

It wasn't that crowded since Saturday was so beautiful and it was threatening to rain.

Honestly most of what is being sold doesn't really interest me, but I don't mind doing a lap unlike (e:libertad) who says it's his worst nightmare.

Turns out the rain forecast was right and it torrentially downpoured. We hid in the tunnel behind Rick's for a minute while Franklin Street turned into a babbling brook.

Once home (e:paul) and I napped before (e:terry) and I went to do karaoke at Susanna and Yames's place for her grad school graduation party. The day also ended with Terry singing Toni Braxton.







Some wet dogs.

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Category: family

06/14/26 11:53 - ID#60942

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 pretty fun just running around throwing a basketball around in a gym with no goal.

The decor of these places are wild though. So many random signs of rules, and this wolf mascot costume that stank from feet away.

On the way home we stopped at the vegan grocery store in Tonawanda. (e:terry) was able to stock up on soy curls which we haven't found anywhere else, even the mega Asian mart on the boulevard.

In the evening we went over to hang out at Tyler's garage with some cheese plates and drinks leftover from pride. (e:mike) and (e:libertad) were there too, it was a good time all around.

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06/14/26 11:53 - ID#60941

busy

I am feeling increasingly busy and stressed out lately. There isn't enough time for everything that needs to get done.

Main Street reconstruction has began. First step was cutting down all the trees, even ones that were just planted in the past few years. I can't wait for it to be done.



For Friday evening we took Paul's mom out for Tony's birthday to OG Dumpling House on the Boulevard. It's busy and a bit messy inside but the dumplings are so good.

Across the street we stopped to look at couches from Raymour and Flannigan. Weirdly the cheaper couches they had were all full of things that would break or become a mess in our frat house. Cup holders, coolers, heated seats and lighting and then the more expensive couches had none of that.

On the way home we stopped at Lake Effect Ice Cream on Hertel. The way to do it is to order the sampler scoops so you can get 5 flavors in the size of 1 regular scoop.

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06/14/26 11:51 - ID#60940

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 receptors.



They are also only ~$4.50 for a package of frozen cooked Canadian mussels at the coop.

But regardless I have really been enjoying eating them once a week with (e:paul). We make a quick broth out of sauteed onion and garlic, veggie stock, and herbs de provence. With some vegetables and garlic bread it's such an amazing dinner.

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06/14/26 11:43 - ID#60938

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 Niagara Square. I love the location on Hertel, so I was excited when the windows said coming soon over a year ago.

Well, now it's open. It's definitely decorated and finished nicer than the Hertel one and the food was just as good.

They also have juices and maybe a coffee bar, open 9 weekdays and 11 on weekends. Hope it lasts, it's nice to have a new thing downtown.

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Category: pride

06/08/26 11:51 - ID#60937

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 prepared for family and friends to arrive.

Both my nieces came to the parade which was very cute.

Later after the parade ended, we fiddled around at our house before walking down to Allen. The festival ended at Canalside a couple years back and now it's back in Allentown. I honestly thought it would be lame but it was packed and looked fun. I was spent though and went home not long after. Next year they should close at least Main to Delaware though.

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Category: pride

06/08/26 11:46 - ID#60936

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 was free so I'm not sure how much funds they were really raising. (E:Terry)'s aunt is in town and had never seen a drag show so that was the primary goal.

The place was packed mostly with gays I don't know, but overall it was a decent time. On the second floor there was a free buffet of pierogies, baked ziti, fries and baked cauliflower. I'm usually skeeved out by buffets, but at one point they put out fresh untouched trays, and then five minutes later brought a cart out to throw them out. Some:Paul and I activated bear mode and really went to town.

When that shht down we went with (e:) libertad and (e:Mike) and a few others to underground.

It's recently gotten new ownership and a revamp, mostly involving some circus like rainbow stripes, removal of the gross carpet, and now some twink slideshows playing on the TV. Honestly I don't hate it, I've always had a soft spot for the divey-ness of the place.

Afters were are at our place and we stayed up too late.

Saturday was a manic day of cleaning preparing for hosting people Saturday night and Sunday. I think I did a good job but I did get bogged down in electronic recycling. We were supposed to check out the Intersect Pride arts festival Mickey had started but they cancelled it a few days before due to weather. Surprise, the day was beautiful.

Having cleansed in time, we hosted the Buddy Buddy pre party.

Following that was Buddy Buddy at Duende until 4am. Minx is a great DJ - dancing fell so different for some reason.

Back home and a few hours of sleep, up at 9 to get ready for the parade.

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Category: music

04/26/26 08:57 - ID#60935

current anthem

(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 these Austrian indie bands.

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