Kirk blAug

Tonight as the evening was already in full swing, I set out with Tsunami and our dog, Goat, for a walk. This daily ritual has become more than just exercise; it's a chance for us to connect and share our days. Tsunami's been on a health kick, and I'm helping to encourage him. Reminding him to be active and joining him on walks are simple ways I can show my support. But these walks are more than just checking a box. They're filled with laughter, conversation, and a deep sense of connection that transcends words. I'm grateful for these shared moments, where we fulfill individual needs - his for physical activity, mine for emotional connection - while creating something beautiful together. It's a reminder that sometimes, the simplest things hold the most meaning.

I went on an internet detox this weekend. That is to say, I went camping. It was a much needed one too. We went to a place that has no signal on my carrier. This meant that I could not even really try to use the internet. Chris' iPad uses a network that got decent signal which I did use to communicate with my parents so that they could come out to our campsite for a visit. Other than that five minute use though, I was free of the internet for about 60 hours. I must say it was peaceful. I was with my children and my partner, so the only notifications I received were the important ones in realtime and face to face. It meant that I had to find other things to do and talk to people without being able to look up the validity of claims. I would not want to do that all the time, but it kept conversation light and agenda free. Our world grows evermore connected as we humans progress. From paintings on cave walls to the printing press to the ultra connected state the internet