I really wanted to take a novel approach to today’s microblogvember, but I couldn’t think of one.

Last fall I rode my bike the length of the Mississippi I only had to change a flat tire five times along the way.

Just curious, who here remembers playing the game “Barrel of Monkeys” when they were a kid? I certainly do. A little searching tells me that before the ironic phrase “more fun than a barrel of monkeys evolved” from a wagon-load of monkeys.

I sent in my absentee ballot after checking it twice. But myvote.wi.gov has no record of me voting in this last election. I am worried that I am a disenfranchised voter. It was a close Senate race and this really makes me mad.

Todays microblogvember word brought back fun memories of choir warmups. “Aluminum Linoleum Aluminum Linoleum” up and down the scale.

Not my words, but these James Taylor lyrics work:

There’s something in the way she moves Or looks my way, or calls my name That seems to leave this troubled world behind If I’m feeling down and blue Or troubled by some foolish game She always seems to make me change my mind

Went to the Margaritaville pickleball tournament this afternoon (Nationals)! I have to adjust my whole concept of what it means to play the game at a high level. It was a great way to spend the afternoon and I’m totally inspired to hit the courts.

Just checked the News - I like the Time headline: “Good Job America. You Didn’t Destroy Democracy.” Truly a relief, as I was honestly worried. There are more elections ahead and nothing is certain, but our democracy is something we should always strive to preserve.

I have a suspicion that supper will be a little late since I forgot to take the pork out of the freezer. I’m thinking that I can make up a lot of lost time by using the instantpot. We are having carnitas, in case you are interested.

Continuity camera inspired the purchase of a stand for what looks like another mini-display next to my main monitor. I kind of wish universal controls worked on the iPhone. – Ummm the array of pain relievers on display on my desk may require further explanation.