Knock on wood, but it may possibly be Spring here in Okotoks. Birds are back in force, squirrels are squirrely, the grass is turning green, and I managed a run today in shorts and t-shirt. Which is definitely the kicker. Damn tired of tights and coats and all that.

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Writing

Still finishing a hopefully, cross my fingers, final draft of my King in Yellow/Lovecraftian novel titled A Queen in Amber. It ended up needing ‘more’ stuff at all levels. It’s a lot better now at least – better, stronger, faster. Just doing a polishing pass to make sure the additional material is clean, but with luck it will be totally complete this week. Hallelujah.

Once that’s done I’ll get back to a couple of short stories I started a few months ago. Then do an outline for the sequel to Queen.

Running

Spent a week in Victoria (British Columbia) trailing running with my best bud Steve. Lots of mountains, lots of trails, lots of recovery cocktails. Of course, while out there I picked up a cold which sucked, so training sucked, but did get a serious vert/climbing run in last weekend.

The Hidden Oasis Ultra race in Cyprus Hills in June is only a month away!

Life

The new/old house now has new carpet, which really helps brighten it up. Next up, hardwood for the front entry area. By Wednesday all the hideous brown shag will be a thing so the past.

Work is still, frankly, insane. I’ll be hitting my 22nd anniversary at the company this week and I think it’s been insane the entire time. Or maybe it’s just me…

What I’m Watching – TV

From (Season 1) – bit slow in parts but so intriguing. Loving the endless mysteries. Jumping into season 2 shortly.

Star Trek Discovery (Season 5) – Bit of a different season, it being more of a treasure hunt/quest story arc, but I’m digging it so far after five episodes.

Letterkenny (rewatch) – lol

What I’m Watching – Movies

Late Night with the Devil – Loved the aesthetic and the characters (especially the magician/skeptic). Didn’t really stick the ending, but still enjoyable.

What I’m Reading

Lord Of The Feast by Tim Waggoner

Elric of Melnibone (The Elric Saga, Vol. 1) by Michael Moorcock

What I’m Listening To

Darkest of the Hillside Thickets – Cthulhu Strikes Back

The Best of New Order – New Order