Palm Springs

Going through the camera roll on my phone, and I realize that I had not posted a single thing since May. 

Perhaps I was too focused on my dissertation writing. Perhaps I have too many other adult responsibilities. In any case, I’ve decided that I need to get back on bullshit and start posting here once or twice per week. 

Meanwhile, enjoy some pics from late May/early June 2024 in Palm Springs. 

cinco de mayo

My last post was over a month ago and a lot has happened. The district EOY party was last week. A long shot won the Kentucky Derby. And, Lulu is fascinated by the new dog next door.

In other news, I’ve finished Chapter 1 and have a good working draft for Chapter 2 of my dissertation. Onward!

blooms

April 4, 2024

Citrus blooms happened overnight. At least, the navel orange seemed to explode in the last 24 hours. The smell is amazing. I worry that the coming cold front, with its wind and rain, will knock down some of the buds. The bees seem do not seem to be bothered with it, though. 

wine

It’s been a while since I had some wine. No wine since Christmas, as I’ve been trying to cut sugars out of my diet. I didn’t do “dry January” or cut out alcohol altogether. Instead, I’ve moderated my alcohol consumption considerably since the holidays. 

Over the last four months, I've lost almost 10lbs and I sleep much better than I have in the past. Maybe I should try going sober. From everything I have read, and from the stories friends have told me, cutting alcohol consumption entirely can be life-changing. Meanwhile, I'll let that idea of participating in a long-term cleanse ferment for a while.