we HAVE to call this shit out.

just yesterday I got a call from a family member, warning me that my outspoken nature and wearing of political themed shirts has breached acceptable limits on the first amendment. I have an “86 45” shirt that I used to wear during the last shitshow, I had hoped I’d never have to wear it again but here we are. it was this shirt that earned a warning since despite republicans having posted “86 46”, and the fucking dictator himself posting images of Joe Biden tied up in the back of a pickup; despite that they are pretending that this was a death threat to convince morons like my family that we need to be compliant.

it is precisely this reason we MUST push back. this is supposed to be a country of free speech, of freedom of press, of assembly. these are under attack and apparently people I assumed had a functional brain have had theirs successfully turned off.

I’m sure I’ll be called a mainstream, soros backed shill for this…

keep it up Bruce, keep it up everyone; my “86 47” shirt is on the way. it has nothing to do with the dumbass former fbi director, it has nothing to do with defending the worthless dems or the ancient sentient ego that previously ran the country. I do it to remind people that this country used to mean something, and that there are people willing to voice their opinions in spite of the unconstitutional dangers.

for the record, until recently I’d received nothing but positive comments for my choice of wardrobe. I’ve been wearing this shit for nearly a decade now but it’s causing different reactions these days. tells me it’s more important than ever.

next step

using Waterlox. I sanded to 220 grit, vacuumed up any dust, and applied a generous first coat. this one will soak into the wood and look unfinished when dry. I’ll do at least one more coat of semi-gloss, then another coat or two of satin.

this is the bottom, just as a test but if all goes well, I found my finish. this stuff is pretty great so far, should be for the price.

I’ll update this post with progress. once this dries I’ll start sanding the other desk (don’t want to risk dust in the finish).

scouts ride!

took the youngest child for a bike ride with the scouts today. just a short one for a requirement. E did awesome, loved the new handgrips and bottle holder we got him. my normal bike is in the shop so I took my self-built e-bike – a fat bike with a huge battery and too much motor. I figured since the kids weren’t powered, neither would I, so I left the battery disconnected.

man, love the bike but that’s a lot of extra friction and weight I was pedaling around. 5 miles felt like 25. guess we both need to ride more.

my old bike is in the shop, getting it all fixed up for next time :).

more progress!

desks have arrived! I decided on cherry. the old house had cherry and always have liked how it ages. still needs to be mounted and finished, but short of trim and some detail, my office will be ready to use again in no time.

biggest problem, walls aren’t straight; I blame the drywall guy. ah well, I’ll figure something out.

update- I have some hilarious friends.

Take Back the Power

just came up on my playlist while painting the basement. made me I realize I have lost who I was, I used to be inspired, vocal and involved, but lately, I’ve rolled over and given up.

well, not really, just been in survival mode. I did just get a fresh shipment of subversive clothes and I did proactively take a job with a EU based company (will start looking into if I might be able to transfer someday). we also bought a logical long-term vehicle, looking at getting some new phones and we’ve been low key stocking up on essentials. so, I’m still who I am, but I have not felt like myself and that needs to change.

I’m going to try very hard to get out there, be more active, be louder. we all have to, we are turning into a dictatorship so fast, we may already be there. this is on us, there is no one coming to help. I’m here for you, I’m ready to go, I don’t know what to do yet, but I’m putting myself out there.

LETS FUCKING GO!