Weekend Wrap 2026-03-15

Each weekend, I like to pause, reflect, and look back on the past week. This isn't a deep dive or grand reflection—just a quick review of a handful of things that brought me joy, made me think, or challenged me.

Music

I've been in a bit of a music funk lately. There have been a few albums that have come out that have been interesting, but nothing that has really grabbed my attention. Not enough to feel really passionate about it.

So, I keep going back to the same old wells.

And they are... okay. There are solid, tried and true albums and bands that work in almost any situation. But this last week, I just didn't find myself drawn to anything really. I never felt that need to keep listening after a song ended.

I'm in a funk.

Books

The dungeon crawl continues, and I finished Dungeon Crawler Carl as well as the sequel, Carl's Doomsday Scenario, this past week. Obviously, I enjoyed them. Hell, I am almost done with book three.

They are fun. They are light and feel inconsequential in a way that agrees with me. It is a bit odd, though, as they really are post-apocalyptic. And I mean immediately post-apocalyptic. But there is a core of humanity and trying to help others out that, despite the grim world Carl finds himself in, seems almost more positive and optimistic than our real world.

So that hope is actually bringing me back. And I am having a great time.

Refinement

I wrote last week about my creative dashboard. I've been using it, but I am still dialing in the best way to incorporate it into my weekly and daily flow. I am glad I have the tool.

But I am still very much working on how to incorporate it into my workflows. I suppose that is what happens when you finally have a tool you've wanted: you have to actually use it.

Quote of the week

I don't honestly remember if I was like this as a young child, but I feel like I have always gotten angry more quickly than I should. I try to have coping mechanisms, and I have tried to tame this part of me over the years.

But I get angry. Too easily.

I like this idea that the world can be a carnival of stupidity. It seems too harsh, or unkind, or judgmental, I suppose. But having realistic expectations sort of feels like having lower expectations.

Where is the balance? On the one hand, I feel like this quote is too pessimistic, like it isn't giving humanity enough credit. Then I look at the news and am reminded that we all gave humanity far too much credit, and now we are paying for it.

Cynical? Yes.

And so, maybe, expecting the world to disappoint will help me temper my anger better. Still, that feels like not giving people enough credit. But do we deserve that credit? I'm not currently convinced we do.

So, do I have anything profound to offer? Probably not. I suppose all I can say is I am trying to figure out how best to temper my, well, temper. And I still haven't figured that out.

Area of improvement

I'd like to say the above is my plan or focus for the week.

It isn't.

I have a fairly busy week, with some big, complex cases in front of me, some mid-week activities that require preparation, and another trip to Boise for swim this weekend. I just need to stay on top of it all. That is all I'm shooting for. Survival.

Wrapping up

Maybe this week's edition feels more dour.

That's because it is. I can't lie and prevent my frame of mind from seeping into my writing. So there it is. All I can hope is that we can all be kind to each other. There is such a shocking shortage of that in the world.