Welp. After two nearly perfect days in KY, I’m wondering why I don’t spend even more time here. Just driving around I have a peace that just doesn’t exist while I’m in Socal. It’s a great feeling. It’s not related to any person(s), though the grandsons are a factor. There’s just something about being here that is good for my mental health.

Played golf at Nevel Meade yesterday, and while it would have been nice to play with people I know, it was fine. I’m more or less reconciled to not being part of a regular golf group. Regular isn’t something I can achieve with a dual coast life.

But playing there Friday was great. Love that course, I play better there than anywhere. It’s 100% my favorite course these days. I’m not as strong as I was 3-4 years ago, but I’m more athletic. I’m playing the best golf of my life, which means I’m finally above average. Golf is a cruel game, and getting below 80 is very, very tough. Humbling.

Watched the final episode of The Pitt season 2, and holy shit. Best show on TV, hands down. Noah Wyle deserves *all* the awards. Also watching For All Mankind, The OA, Friends & Neighbors, and Imperfect Women. Lot of good TV out there. I have more time than I used to, so some of it involves stories told on TV.

Planned to go to Thunder today, but the weather has made the air show not a great bet. Limited aircraft due to the weather, lots of wind and it’s getting chilly. I’m watching some on TV, and it just reinforces my plan to stay inside.

Instead, brother Mark and I listened to the upgraded stereo system here with the new Fiio K13 R2R DAC. In a nutshell, it sounds amazing. It may be the best system combo I’ve ever owned, if not ever heard – the Pioneer SX 828 driving the Wharfdale Super Lintons, with the Fiio DAC and Apple Music as the primary input. Incredible bass, great sound stage, lots and lots of details I haven’t heard before in the music. I’m rather happy with the new purchase. A 50 year old receiver and a 2025-era electronic input. Best of both worlds.

I *may* ride a bike down to the riverfront for fireworks tonight. I don’t love riding the bike after dark (I don’t trust cars to avoid me), but…I might.