A key insight if you’re prone to worry as pertains to other people: relationships of any variety that are *for you* do not require guessing what the other person is thinking, dwelling on the same, and constant one-sided effort. You can’t fuck those up unless you’re really trying either, and that realization will set you free!

Breaded chicken with a garlic & herb butter/lemon pan sauce and a side of rice (not pictured) for weekend dinner #foodstr

Unironically jamming to Darude - Sandstorm rn 🤷🏻‍♂️

Started off 2026 with the NYC polar plunge 🌊

Happy New Year noster 🥳 we’re going to win!

The older I get and the more means I amass, the more I understand the virtue of charity. Here in the U.S., holidays are so commercial, and I find charity to be a great way to counteract that. If the commercial nature of holidays is based around material gifts, then aim those gifts not only at those you love, but also to those in need. Instead of lusting after things for yourself, spend some reasonable amount on others, or better yet, make something or donate your effort and time. Through choices and actions, one can not only subvert the ills of society, but even turn the tables on them!

Loving my socks knit by @karo! Snag a pair for yourself when she’s back from knitting hiatus, and support BTC artisans. Thanks again Karo :) #knitstr