I call my cat by his name (and sing songs with his name substituted into the lyrics) all the time.

He’s deaf.

I have my phone browser defaulted to reader mode, and it really blows my mind how bad this stuff has gotten whenever I toggle it off. Most sites are straight up unreadable.

Losers.

I woke up this morning barely able to walk on my left foot. No idea what happened to it, was fine yesterday.

How about book clubs? I’m in a couple, and my neighborhood has monthly silent book clubs (bookended with socializing time). Both an opportunity to socialize during meetups, and a great way to occupy your time in between.

Obviously a privileged position, but I wish I were.

I actually kinda like how it feels to say.

Man, I have my diabetes under control now (6.0 A1C) but never stopped peeing all the time. I can’t remember the last night of sleep I got with less than a few bathroom visits. Didn’t help I had to get on a diuretic for my blood pressure.

Same. I turn 40 next year, and remember my dad at that age, but still feel like a kid.

I’m thankful I’m dog sitting tomorrow so I have an excuse to keep my family time to a minimum.

I absolutely sing to my deaf cat.

I’m sure not everyone’s cup of tea, but I’ve been getting a kick out of Anti Meme lately.

A little more context would be helpful, but in general, I think Atomic Habits and Digital Minimalism remain two of the best books in this general vein.

No, thankfully he’s been pretty healthy overall. He had bad infections in both of his eyes when I adopted him, but those are since healed up and he has relatively wide nostrils for a Persian, so we’re looking good.

Same! I adopted him from a rescue that specializes in Persians and Himalayans because they end up in rescue situations so often.

I might be a bit different since I use Mounjaro for (very well-managed) diabetes, but it definitely hasn’t reduced my desire for alcohol.

I do care about people, but I have to admit the only time I cry is when their pets die.

Not taking care of myself. I’ve felt so much better and more confident (and practically reversed type 2 diabetes) since I’ve maintained a consistent strength training routine and eaten healthier.

Unscented soap/deodorant and a splash of my favorite cologne.

I was going to simply reply “audio.” I watch them all on mute at this point.