Andreas Matern

The SOUPErbowl was a big hit, even with snowmageddon. We got more than 2 ft (60+cm) of snow. My son lost his cellphone while playing outside, that’s going to be a pain. I’m not sure we will find it. Trying to get an old iphone to boot and change it to his profile, if I can.


My father passed away on this date in 2017. Miss you, Dad. We are all prepped for the snowstorm, hoping we don’t lose power. Lots of firewood to keep us warm if needed. Lots to read, comics have been picked up! And beer and wine and SOUPer bowl One of our favorite traditions.


Well this is pretty cool - makes me want to try to create one on my own. Game Poems via


So excited to see Bad Bunny perform. This is an epic video trailer/teaser. Only good news in my feed today.


Today’s short story read.

A photo of a magazine cover article. The Wekfare State by Nell Zink. The image is a painting of two hands holding a cup of hot chocolate with a 5 Swiss franc coin on the table.


OK, got some reading done, watched half a movie with the better half, got some guitar practice in, and then …. THIS!

I love TimeOut in the Fenway! What an awesome place to grab whatever you want! This sucks, I hope something cool goes in its place!


Well, this certainly has been a day. Time to put away the screens and read. One short story a day, working out well so far! Any fantastic short stories to recommend?


www.nytimes.com/2026/01/1…

E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution

Gift NYT article


Of course they had ties to the beef industry!

A group of researchers that formed the scientific basis of new dietary guidelines included people with financial ties to the beef and dairy industries, as well as food companies and other groups.

From STAT


Fantastic post - https://technicshistory.com/2026/01/02/the-rise-of-computer-games-part-ii-digitizing-nerddom/

My entire youth in the 80s was spent playing games like Wizardry, Zork, and other D&D variants.

Now, to prepare my own DM notes for tomorrow night’s D&D game with my son!