If you’ve ever watched The Big Bang Theory, you’re familiar with a character named Howard Wolowitz. You may not know that he was named after an actual person who the show’s creator knew and who I once worked for. My first job was at a place called The Small Computer…

Today marks two weeks since my second Pfizer shot, which means I’m supposed to be fully protected. However, I don’t feel like celebrating. Instead I feel an intense sadness. I’m not very social, so I actually liked the isolation of the last year. I was relieved that I didn’t have…

Since my days have been fairly uneventful, instead of a daily log, I’ll only be posting highlights and observations from now on. 5/5/20 Today is Henri’s birthday. I gave him a few new toys but Desi grabbed them right away. He didn’t seem to mind. Zazie reopened for takeout, with…

Monday, Apr. 27 As expected, the shelter in place order was extended through the end of May. I finally got my unemployment payment, and I took another coding challenge today. Tuesday, Apr. 28 — Wednesday, Apr. 29 The days have been pretty uneventful. I’ve been trying to go for a…

Monday, Apr. 20 I can’t believe we’re on week 6. It’s very quiet here for 4/20. The streets are nearly deserted with fewer people than I’ve seen the last few days, but lots of helicopters buzzing around. Tuesday, Apr. 21 The ending of The Plot Against America really hit me…

Monday. Apr. 13 I had to pick up a few things at the grocery store this morning, so I went out a little before 10 AM. It was pretty empty, but they didn’t have much on the shelves. It looks like Monday isn’t a good day to go. I really…