New comic book day! World’s Finest, Nightwing, Superman (Absolute Power tie in), and Wonder Woman (another tie in). I like how the tie ins have a partner hero in each.

the upgrades and changes that Firaxis Games is making for Civilization VII are amazing, innovative, and exciting. February 2025 cannot come soon enough. And so great to see my friends at the studio. #CivilizationVII

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc3_EO6Bj2M

I’ve seen nitrogen filled tires on cars. Never seen nitrogen used for running shoes. 👟

was talking with friends in our comics/gaming chat group and discussion moved to the new Dragon Age. I used Keep to find out what my saves looked like, and it didn't have Inquisition. now, I'm "replaying" DA:I just because that's how my gaming brain works. I regret nothing.

@amarand generally, no. LinkedIn has gotten notorious for spam/ghosting. I have a list of companies where I'd like to work, and I go directly to their career pages. I also get leads from friends/colleagues.

My organized brain loves numbers. In the 9 months since I was laid off, these are the numbers for my job search. Despite the big numbers, all I need is 1 to make a great career. Feeling good about my chances.

· Applications - 184
· Rejected without contact - 101
· Unresolved - 68
· Interviewed/position frozen/pulled - 4
· Interviewed/rejected - 4
· Interviewed/Pro Bono - 3
· Interviewed/ghosted - 3

@DianeH @Brisse so getting foreign MTG product in the US is tricky. Theoretically, retailers aren't supposed to ship sealed product out of their region. Using a secondary market (like eBay) or finding a middle person is likely the only way to make it happen. hope this helps.

@DianeH @Brisse let me see what I can find out.

There is just something about the versatility of meatballs that make them such a big hit. You can change up the meat, change the size, change the way you present them – the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. #larryskitchen

https://larryskitchen.net/blog/skillet-meatballs

I thought the Seattle area didn't get thunderstorms. Quite the light and sound show going on this evening!

@051G the flavor was on point. just wish there was more of it.

I know it is hard to beat East Coast delis and sandwich shops. MSM in Tacoma still puts together a nice Reuben. The search continues…

spoke with a friend who was a recruiter for Meta before she was laid off 18 months ago. she said she has been contacted by four major Seattle-area companies who are looking to hire recruiters in expectations of a hiring push for the fall. so, some hope on the horizon for those of us still looking for our next career. #opentowork

looks like I'm going to need to find a new home for the #larryskitchen recipes site. Squarespace has become too expensive for me right now. looking for alternatives. not how I expected my day to start.

tried making a cheese sauce for pasta that used roasted garlic-infused milk. the sauce turned out great, but I'm definitely going to have to up my roasted garlic addition to it. love being experimental in the kitchen! #larryskitchen

being an adult means eating the chili dogs for breakfast. and I'm here for it.

I have to stop saying things out loud. People are apparently listening and acting on my words.

about 30 minutes ago, I said, "instead of games, maybe Blizzard should be making movies?"

then I just found this article: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/world-of-warcraft/a-mysterious-world-of-warcraft-teaser-has-people-wondering-if-an-animated-show-is-on-its-way/

Bam: "We’re not taking a bunch of civilians to an island that is supposed to lure you to your doom. That’s not a great plan."

And this is coming from the evil member of the party! #DnD

living is expensive....

Some days, only chili dogs will do for dinner. 🌭