It's been a long hiatus since my last entry here. Over the nine intervening years, much water has flowed under the bridge, and I’ve even ventured into writing a few other blogs along the way. The idea of revisiting this space sparkled in my mind recently while reading a post from a trail-running friend on Blogger. It was a pleasant surprise to rediscover this old blog, like bumping into an old friend. So, what’s changed? The kids, Jupiter and Tsunami, have grown like weeds. Jupiter has stepped into the exciting world of high school, while Tsunami has embarked on the middle school journey. Their lives are now filled with the sweet sounds of band practices, with hockey games sprinkled in for good measure. Our shared love for music and video games has spun many enjoyable afternoons. Lately, we've taken a liking to exploring roadside attractions, reminiscent of our adventure chasing the STL250 cakes around the city years ago. Professionally, I've nestled into a full-time softwa