Another day another phlog! My experimentation with Lisp has somewhat waned as my life has gotten a bit busy, and my exploration of Plan 9 is even more decrepit, but that doesn't keep me from evangelizing at work and in my friend groups (much to their chagrin). I find most of my time spent now adays to be the appreciation of life. I appreciate the friends I make and I appreciate the time it takes to do some tasks and I appreciate you who reads this text! Like a lot of things in life, you can always strive for better even if the odds are stacked against you. I mean, look at Cuba afterall! They're still kicking even with a decades old embargo. I keep striving for better at my job, but my passions often conflict with the advisory role that I have been forced to occupy. This can be extremely aggravating and absolutely ruins my day when it happens. But learning to let go is also a skill. I sometimes relate to the climate scientists who have been sounding the alarm for decades. Hey idiots! We need to do something else! But all I hear are half measures. Such is life. I hope this changes soon.