Hi Uncle Chuck!
On to the 3rd week of this new life. I find myself busy and wondering where the time goes sometimes. I packed up my office; no longer in need of the videoconferencing speakerphone or two monitors, etc. I’m in this weird holding pattern of trying to manage my stress for IVF so I haven’t properly started the projects I set out to do. And I’m trying to be ok with that.
I’ve really taken your comment about having wiggle room to heart. It keeps me from panicking about not being as productive as I used to be.
Back with old friends for a first
Alex played with his old band on Sunday at the 3ten l Austin City Limits. He’d never played there before, so it was a fun opportunity! The guys were happy to have him back and it was nice seeing old friends. But it’s such an interesting juxtaposition from the tour he just finished up. With Jason, Alex was engaged and having a great time being challenged. Whereas I describe this performance as being on autopilot - to be fair, the entire band is on autopilot since they’ve done this so many times. For a moment it felt like a step back but in truth, perhaps it helped us understand the progress Alex has already made.
The master of thrillers
We watched “Shadow of a Doubt” as part of our Hitchcock series and it was fantastic! It was a slow start but we were on the edge of our seats by the end of it! The twists and hints were expertly included. Thrillers have come a long way since this era so I have to remind myself how innovative Hitchcock was at the time. It’s kinda like how Alex had to explain the significance of Ray Charles or Elvis. Have you seen this movie?
I’m just here for the food, kinda
Alex and I enjoy going to local athletic games. It’s a vibrant atmosphere and we have no skin in the game. We’ve had to learn a few traditions the hard way like how in UT basketball or volleyball you don’t sit down after the national anthem until UT gets a point. Oops! But my favorite part has been taste testing the hotdogs at each venue. UT basketball had a delightful brioche bun with a snappy sausage so 10/10, but I gave this hotdog a 7/10. Alex thinks it’s more of a 4/10 but I’m reserving that for the hotdog at the soccer game in Mexico City. That was awful.
