This week was hot–really hot–but turned August mild this weekend. I still managed a nice swim yesterday in lieu of rowing (which I did Friday). Meditated on the deck, too. We cooked in a fair bit this weekend, which is easy, cheap, and fun. Last night was hot dogs, no joke. Chicken drums on the grill tonight. We’re gonna run out for corn in a bit.

I’m pretty excited to go on vacation to OCNJ next week. This week will be a straight run through a desperate productivity tunnel for sure. Our meal plan is set for the week.

Hoping you are finding joy and meaning each day. I have four things for you this afternoon; thanks for reading!

Glasstown Brewing Millville Lager

Glasstown Brewery brews a “Fisherman’s Friend,” which is maybe a Yuengling clone: It’s light, a little sweet, and uninspired. It’s a beer made to appeal to a different crowd. Reading the description of their Millville Lager, I assumed that we were looking at a Bud or Coors clone to pull in a less selective drinker.

Not true.

I didn’t drain a can myself, but Rhonda and I both took a sip from the can designated to steam Friday’s steamed crabs. It’s very thin and light, but it boasts a tight hop bite. I’m thinking 3pm on the deck in Ocean City next week.

Bellview Winery’s Cheese and Peach Amaretto Plate

Rhonda and I have been heartbroken since the beloved Brie platter disappeared. The DiBruno Bros Brie has a nice stank to it. We get other nummies, though, and today this was the one.

MailMaven

I’ve been using MailMaven since it came out in public beta. After running out the generous trial period, I decided to pull the trigger and subscribe. We’ll see if it sticks, but I really like it. It’s an email application with strong opinions. I have observations.

Field Notes

I used to carry a Moleskine everywhere with me when I was a school psychologist. I still used digital everything but I needed paper notes for interviewing students (which was my favorite part of doing evaluations). To some degree, I still do, and these are perfect. I tend to keep mine in a Stuff Sheath in the winter, but they’re bulky with shorts.