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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 55

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On day 55, I did the stretching routine from Lift 4. It went fine, no big improvement from last week that I can really report, however. 
Friday, January 30, 2026

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 54

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Day 54 was the final day of Lift More, which was arms. It was a LIFT/HIIT workout with four blocks of superset, each one alternating between...

Book Review: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

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  The Diary of a Young Girl is a reprint of a diary kept by Holocaust victim Anne Frank. It was first published by her father, Otto, in 1952...
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 53

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Day 53 is the second leg day of the week, and the final one for the program. This is a LIFT-only workout, so you have three blocks of triple...
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 52

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Day 52 was shoulders. It followed the LIFT/HIIT format. I did need to drop-set on a few exercises, but was mostly able to use the same weigh...

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 51

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Day 51 was chest and back, which was a LIFT workout (meaning three blocks of triple sets and a burnout block). It was another difficult one,...

Blu Ray/TV Series Review: Frasier: Season 2

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  The 24-episode second season of Frasier aired during the 1994/1995 TV season. All of the main cast members returned for season two. The se...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Book Review: The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones

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  The World of Ice and Fire was written by George R.R. Martin and published in 2014. It essentially summarizes the backstory for Game of Thr...
Monday, January 26, 2026

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 50

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Day 50 was the start of week 8, which was again legs, and it again sucked. This week, the first leg workout is a LIFT/HIIT workout, so you d...
Sunday, January 25, 2026

Product Review: Hometopia Outdoor Faucet Covers

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  This is a two-pack of outdoor faucet covers, which is something that, if you are a homeowner in an area that has a harsh winter climate, i...

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 49

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Day 49 was the Lift 4 roll and recover routine. My legs definitely had some knots, so it felt good to work them out.  

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 48

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On day 48, I did the Lift 4 stretching routine. No big change from when I did it last week. I was also going up and down the stairs a lot to...

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 47

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Day 47 was arms, and it was the LIFT format consisting of three triple sets and a burnout. The workout was challenging, and I did have to dr...
Friday, January 23, 2026

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 46

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Day 46 was the second leg workout of the week. It was not as bad as Monday's workout, but it was still a very challenging workout. This ...
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Book Review: Star Wars: A Valiant Vow

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  A Valiant Vow, published in 2025, is a junior novel set during Phase III of the High Republic novels. It was written by Justina Ireland. I...
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 45

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Day 45 was shoulders. This week, it is a LIFT format, so there are three blocks of triple sets and a burnout block. I was able to increase t...

Book Review: Edge of Honor (Scot Harvath Series #24)

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  Edge of Honor, published in 2025, is the 24th book in the long-running series of action thrillers centered around the character of Scot Ha...
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Product Review: Niffgaff Home Gym Storage Rack Organizer

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  This is a small rack that can be screwed into a wall that can hold lightweight fitness equipment like loops, bands, belts, jump ropes, or ...

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 44

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Day 44 was chest and back, and quite frankly, it sucked. It is a LIFT HIIT format this week, and I was flipping off the screen multiple time...

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 43

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Day 43 was the start of week 7, which meant the first of two leg workouts. This one was a LIFT workout, so you do triple sets with a burnout...
Monday, January 19, 2026

Product Review: Lauren Harold Workout Equipment Storage Stand

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  If you work out at home, chances are you have quite a bit of exercise equipment taking over your workout space. This is a very good stand ...
Sunday, January 18, 2026

4k-UHD/Movie Review: Don't Worry Darling

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  Don't Worry Darling is a 2022 film starring Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde, Harry Styles, and Chris Pine in the leading roles, and a supp...

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 42

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On day 42, I did the lower-body recovery workout from Lift More. It had been a couple of weeks since I did this one, but I maintained my fle...

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 41

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On Day 41, I did the two recovery workouts from Lift 4. I really would not say that I made a significant improvement over last week, but I d...
Friday, January 16, 2026

Workout Update: Lift More: Day 40

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Day 40 was the last regular workout of week 6. It was arms and followed the LIFT/HIIT format. As with most of the workouts in Phase 2, I had...