Hello! If you are reading this, chances are I know you personally. I likely solicited a subscription from you via email or I stole your phone and subscribed while your back was turned or you were otherwise occupied. Maybe you were in the bathroom. Maybe I asked you to grab some more wet naps from the server while we were out getting wings and watching the game together. If it was the last example, I’m sorry I got barbecue sauce all over your phone. More importantly though, on the off chance this thing takes off and people who don’t know me subscribe, I won’t delete this disclaimer. That way new readers will think I’m modest.

My main impetus for this newsletter is to simply make something. I started this year with a renewed commitment to writing, and this seemed like a good way to keep myself honest. I like the idea of a “working notebook” of sorts. Also, I have been gradually weaning myself off of social media for a while and I need a place to air my grievances. For instance, why did Pluto TV get rid of the Johnny Carson channel? Somebody needs to be talking about this!

In addition to complaints (which I hope make up a small percentage of my output), you can expect the usual newsletter-y stuff. Observations. Reviews of grocery stores. Maybe the occasional lamentation. Time will tell, dear reader.