I love Leathermans, and finally bought myself the Skeletool CX I’ve had my eye on for years. But I just can’t see myself spending $250 on the Leatherman ARC. Is it really that much better than the Wave+ to be almost twice as expensive?
It’s been 10 years since I last called myself an evangelical. And I’m bracing myself for yet another election in which 🇺🇸 evangelicals will vote MAGA in large numbers. Hopefully the rest of us can deliver a strong rebuke to the fascist/authoritarian GOP at the ballot box. 🗳️
Most people read Romans 13 incorrectly
I wrote my own wedding vows, but tried to keep them traditional
35 today 🎂. Old enough to run for President! I’m neither qualified nor interested, but I wouldn’t be the worst one! 😁
Here's how I tried to summarize the book of Romans in college
I always make sure to give each of my kids a hug and tell them “I love you” before they get on the bus, because we live in the USA and they might not make it home from school. If only we were really a “pro-life” nation. Instead, we worship money, “power,” “freedom,” and death.
What does the book of Proverbs have to say about poverty? Old college essay.
Wide feet? Play soccer? Try these ASICS.
https://joshuapsteele.com/i-finally-found-wide-soccer-cleats/
Make Autumn Chilly Again
I’m ready for this crap week to be over. At least I no longer have an infected appendix. But my stomach hurts with basically any strain, and my uvula is trying to choke me. Insanely grateful for anesthesia, but I just wish they wouldn’t have smushed my uvula when they intubated me.
Whenever I talk, it feels like my swollen uvula is trying to crawl out of my mouth. 🤢
I really wasn’t expecting to have to deal with a swollen, messed-up uvula after an appendectomy. (Careless intubation?) It touches the back of my throat/tongue and makes it feel like I’m choking/gagging. Not my favorite!
Unexpected post-appendectomy wrinkle (probably from breathing tube): my uvula is swollen and now slightly touches the back of my tongue/throat, making it feel like I need to gag. Can still breathe and swallow OK. No fever. But I wasn’t mentally prepared for this and it’s incredibly annoying 🫠
CT came back and it’s appendicitis! Just like in April, but I’m definitely going with the surgery this time. Still waiting for an OR to open up for the patient ahead of me who also has appendicitis. And then it’s my turn
I’m stuck in an Emergency Department time-warp, waiting for CT scan results on my appendix. Been here all afternoon. AMA.
Ugh, I think my appendicitis is back. Previously dealt-with via antibiotics. Symptoms still mild but I think I’ll go in for the surgery later today. I’m not terribly worried about the surgery itself, but I get extremely anxious about getting an I.V. placed (or blood drawn).
Twelve years ago today we lost my Uncle Tim. No Steele family gathering was complete without his laugh. I’m re-sharing what I wrote after his funeral. joshuapsteele.com/my-uncle-…
Too warm out for October 1. Make Autumn Chilly Again!
WAKE UP! September’s over!