In Lieu Of Anything Meaningful

Random thoughts in lieu of an actual post (a skill I've learned from @EJComeau - not that I'm worried about naming names, she never reads my blog anyway):

-My mid-week fitness report, were I to give one, would look pretty said. The hour of hot yoga Bonnie had me do with her on Sunday is still messing me up. I followed it up with a two mile run later that day and 20 minutes on a treadmill yesterday - my thighs constantly ache, and I dread having to get up and walk anywhere. It'll get easier, I keep telling myself...

-My pet peeves are legion, but the ones that have stuck in my craw lately involve Twitter. I understand the need for some people to maintain a certain level of anonymity, but at least use a first name, even if it's a fake one. And if you insist on using some esoteric name like "Cinderella's Lost Slipper," don't be surprised if I don't engage with you. [If you're reading this, JJ, I'm NOT talking about you :) ]

-I have another Twitter-derived pet peeve, but it's so petty as to barely manage a mention. I can live with this one, and do one a daily basis.

-Speaking of social media, and electronic media in general, stop assuming that I know you've read my message. Some form of acknowledgement is greatly appreciated. My lovely wife is THE WORST at this, bar none. An "ok" or simple smiley or some other quick keystroke is all it takes, and I don't think it's asking too much.

-The Blacklist on NBC is a really good show. I'm no James Spader fan - I've hated him in everything I've seen him in. However, he totally makes this show. Sure, Megan Boone is nice to look at, but Spader is what makes this show worth watching.

-I feel like I should end this with something uplifting, but I'm sore so I'm not gonna. "Have a great week" is about all I can muster at this point.

-If you've made it this far, thanks for reading all of the preceding nonsense. I appreciate you - yes, YOU - most of all.