I’m not weird, you’re weird

When I talk about my Traeger grill, people laugh. I’ve always loved grilling, since watching my dad do it on his Weber grill in the 70’s.  And I’ve had several propane grills as an adult. But 2 1/2 years ago, my life changed.

My wife and I walked into our local Costco and they were doing a Traeger event. I had been researching Traeger all summer, and this was the moment of truth. And I plunked down $799. I thought it was an obscene amount of money, but I was tired of burning things on a propane grill that I had to constantly monitor.

With the Traeger app for guidance, I have turned into a BBQ and smoking fiend!

Brisket, ribs, pork chops, and burgers. Oh, the burgers! Literally put them on the grill, close the lid, and 20 minutes later take them off the gril. Perfection!

Yeah, I’m weird. But that brings up another side issue: people giving their kids traditional names but spelling them weird: JoLayne, Kaytlynn, Olivea, Heylee, Peetur, and Joseff are just a few examples. Makes it hard on the rest of us. What do you think?

My New Grad!

I've got a new graduate (she's the last) and she's going to be pursuing a career in Special Effects Makeup and Design. This is a shoutout to her as one of the countless Rona QuaraGrads! Feel free to leave her a thought in the comments. Since so many people read my blog (not) I hope I don't disappoint her.

Congrats, JoLayne! You're a joy and so much fun to be around! I hope your pursuit of your dreams is a great ride!

Wait! It’s Been 6 YEARS?

6 years ago - my youngest was 12 and my oldest had just completed his first year of college. And exactly 6 years ago was when I last posted. I must do better. Why this urgency? Because my youngest just graduated High School and her friends discovered this blog. They want me to do more posts, so this one’s for you Olivia, Caitlyn, Haley, Mathew, Peter, and Jo!

Coronavirus was one of the 7 Seals that has been broken in this apocalyptic 2020. But now there’s the Murder Hornets! Actually, the person that named this new killer blew it - they should be called Homicide Hornets!

Working from home sounds delightful, until you’re forced to do it. All of the efficiencies you’ve developed at work disappear, but you’re expected to get just as much work done. Plus, with video meetings, you can’t just skip to makeup work - you’re expected to be there.

But there are good things going on. Some Good News is a YouTube series by John Kryzinski that is awesome. And people are generally nicer. Except on Twitter - they’re still bad over there.

Broncos got a really good draft class! And it’s hard to believe that Tom Brady is a Buccaneer and Phillip Rivers is a Colt.

And That Thing You Do is still the best movie, simply based on the feels!