Must give that another watch. Absolutely incredible flick.

Edit: actually just ordered the Bluray. Less than a tenner. Can’t wait.

Ah I’m sure he’s considering it and the planning is a given. I’m glad the bulk of Americans have some sense in this matter at least.

purrrrrr

Thanks. They’re comforting numbers.

Stalin 1939 vibes.

There’s talk of sending the EU rapid reaction force. It’s only 5000 troops but they’re the good shit.

I have one who’s difficult. She’s just turned 16. I’m a very chill parent but sometimes I have to be firm with her. I tell myself I’m trying to raise her to be kind which she struggles with sometimes as she’s very self focused but she’s getting there and I have high hopes she’ll turn out great.

So I suppose the answer to your question from my perspective is just “keep on trucking with the goal in mind”.

I have a lot of kids. Here are my highlights…

I get told many times every day that I’m loved.

I have a box on my bedside locker with all the tiny gifts I’ve been given over the years. It’s over half the surface area of the locker In it go small rocks, sticks, drawings, little notes, flowers (dried), whatever. Anything given unexpectedly and with love. I did put sweets in it for a while but that caused a mess.

All the kids who still live at home are comfortable enough to snuggle in with me on the couch to watch a show or movie. The eldest of those is 19 next week so I really consider that a win.

I get a morning hug every morning from my youngest.

I feel very lucky. Kids have been such a gift to me and I try really hard to be a kind and loving dad.

Oh that’s a great one!

Well, why didn’t you say?

AMEN! Cannot wait for it to be bright past 4 flippin’ PM.

Yeah nazi Germany was around for 13 years ish. I’m not saying there’s no comparison, I’m just saying there’s no comparison, yet.

Chicken lasagne. Nom nom nom.

Perfect Days is a beautiful movie.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO! 👎

I watch videos on my phone but with headphones on. Could be a decent gift to yourself to buy him some. :)

Yeah arcade with a few pints is a winning mix tbh. They have a decent number of arcade machines and about 10 or so pinball machines. Good times!

Ugh. That’s a bummer.

There’s an arcade bar in Dublin city and it’s called “Tokens”. Great place with a great name and it does use tokens. The putting in of the coins is a visceral part of the arcade experience.

I like this one a lot.

I hope today goes OK for you pal. Sorry to hear things are shit.