Fortitude

 Both a full work and Council week this week. Had consecutive executive sessions on Tuesday night, to receive advice on both Cascadia and the City Manager search. Only 14 people at public comment, including two who compared the impending nuclear war in the Middle East to the west Greeley project and another that yelled out “FREE PALESTINE!!” I have been reflecting on the speech of Teddy Roosevelt and the poem by Dylan Thomas during this time. Onward, Ryan. A few other shots from the week so far include a smaller Mob Mixer, and the neighborhood peacock on our morning walk. Pretty proud of both our distance and average pace. It’s not all unicorns and rainbows for the Bella: she was slightly naughty while we were at work. Enjoyed the private tour of the work being done out west. 

Easter

 It was a much more non-traditional Easter this year. Of course with the family spread throughout the county, what is traditional anymore? I worked at an adult egg hunt for most of the day Saturday. The kids and spouses stopped by late on Sunday to hang out for a bit, have some snacks, and watch the dogs play. The sun is out in Portland! As a bonus, a few more pictures from the Nuggets game, some upcoming Council business, and a lazy dog. 

April!

 Q2 has begun! Fairly average week. March had 5 Tuesday's, so we were off from our Council duties, which was nice. Big month ahead of us with lots of important decisions. Date with Jen, finally made it to a Rotary meeting, and the Dream Teams scholars banquet were some highlights. Other photo worthy moments included National Librarians Day, a mention on the Babylon Bee, working the 8th grade career fair, and a nice springtime photo of us. 

Nuggets

 Off to Denver for a nationally televised Sunday Night on NBC Nuggets versus Warriors game! The downside is that when you are on national TV, you get to be the late game. Tip was scheduled for 8, ball went up at 820. Warriors controlled the first half, but Nuggets were just the better team and ran away with it in the second. Great seats, good friends, and so many memories of attending Jazz/Nuggets games thanks to Uncle Steve back in the day. I think this is the first Nuggets game I have been to since Noah and I saw the Jazz in 2017? In classic dad fashion, left with 4 minutes to play and had head on pillow at 11:40. 

Food Bank

 We were able to attend the annual Weld Food Bank gala “Stone Soup” over the weekend. They always do such a nice job, except for the pre-program live band and the host screaming into the microphone. We ended up leaving early due to the loudness of the speakers. Still walked away with 2 okish bottles from the whiskey wall, and a great night at the corporate table with good friends. Closed the night with a trip to Twin Staves for the second night in a row.