David Carryer
@davidcarryer.com
gen-x dad. small business owner. professional geek. creator of time cadet. fan of all things sci-fi and fantasy. laughter is great for the soul. trying to do as much good as I can as often as I can. lgbtq+ advocate. women’s advocate. he/him.
Every year after Thanksgiving I take ALL the left overs and make a hearty soup. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and a broth starter. If it’s left over, it goes in. Turns into this! Delicious.
November 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Every year after Thanksgiving I take ALL the left overs and make a hearty soup. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and a broth starter. If it’s left over, it goes in. Turns into this! Delicious.
I have eaten a horrificly massive plate of Thanksgiving left overs for breakfast before anyone has woken up.
I have done this thing because it is just. […] I know not all of you wish this, yet it is done. It is done...
I have done this thing because it is just. […] I know not all of you wish this, yet it is done. It is done...
a man in armor with a snake on his chest is smiling
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November 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I have eaten a horrificly massive plate of Thanksgiving left overs for breakfast before anyone has woken up.
I have done this thing because it is just. […] I know not all of you wish this, yet it is done. It is done...
I have done this thing because it is just. […] I know not all of you wish this, yet it is done. It is done...
It’s that time of year again! Catan with Christmas Dice!
November 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It’s that time of year again! Catan with Christmas Dice!
Look who found his cozy spot. Pushed his snoot right up to the grate.
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Look who found his cozy spot. Pushed his snoot right up to the grate.
My current joy is pulling a Polar Express, and anytime my wife buys something for Christmas for the first time… I lift it up in the store and in my deepest voice I say: “The First Cookies of Christmas!” Or puzzle, present, blanket, ornament, dog treat, etc.
Straight to the naughty list I go.
Straight to the naughty list I go.
November 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
My current joy is pulling a Polar Express, and anytime my wife buys something for Christmas for the first time… I lift it up in the store and in my deepest voice I say: “The First Cookies of Christmas!” Or puzzle, present, blanket, ornament, dog treat, etc.
Straight to the naughty list I go.
Straight to the naughty list I go.
These dogs know this pancake is for them. However they don’t know that it too hot to eat so they’re giving me the impatient whine and whimper.
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
These dogs know this pancake is for them. However they don’t know that it too hot to eat so they’re giving me the impatient whine and whimper.
Damn you old navy for having my size and setting your prices just within my I can do that range.
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Damn you old navy for having my size and setting your prices just within my I can do that range.
As I get older I’m finding I don’t have the stamina for grocery shopping anymore. It’s absolutely draining.
November 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
As I get older I’m finding I don’t have the stamina for grocery shopping anymore. It’s absolutely draining.
My HVACC guy is taking foreverrrrrrrrr! Dude must be paid by the minute. Sooooo slow. My man… please… a little faster. It’s Friday. I gots things to do.
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
My HVACC guy is taking foreverrrrrrrrr! Dude must be paid by the minute. Sooooo slow. My man… please… a little faster. It’s Friday. I gots things to do.
My oldest son gave me my favorite Scotch Whisky for my birthday. I raised him well.
November 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
My oldest son gave me my favorite Scotch Whisky for my birthday. I raised him well.
My wife and I went out for Mexican food this evening. She clearly just wants to watch the world burn.
November 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
My wife and I went out for Mexican food this evening. She clearly just wants to watch the world burn.
It feels really good to be back at work. I feel like I’m contributing to society again.
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
It feels really good to be back at work. I feel like I’m contributing to society again.
It’s cold here in Virginia. I made my wife her favorite butter but squash soup, sliced a fresh baked baguette, and started a wood fire in the fire place. When she comes home from teaching all day she can just sit and chill.
It’s been a day for her. Might as well use my furlough time for good.
It’s been a day for her. Might as well use my furlough time for good.
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
It’s cold here in Virginia. I made my wife her favorite butter but squash soup, sliced a fresh baked baguette, and started a wood fire in the fire place. When she comes home from teaching all day she can just sit and chill.
It’s been a day for her. Might as well use my furlough time for good.
It’s been a day for her. Might as well use my furlough time for good.
I feel like my ice cream isn’t wearing pants.
November 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I feel like my ice cream isn’t wearing pants.
I programmed my Alexa so that when my wife comes downstairs and she says, “Alexa, Christmas Time!” All the decorative lights turn on around the house, the Christmas tree lights up, and all the Amazon Dots around the house play her favorite Christmas Music!
November 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I programmed my Alexa so that when my wife comes downstairs and she says, “Alexa, Christmas Time!” All the decorative lights turn on around the house, the Christmas tree lights up, and all the Amazon Dots around the house play her favorite Christmas Music!
Good news. We survived the dealership. No car purchased. Not sure why we were there. That’s ok. Next they want to go to dinner. They say “anywhere is fine”… I know that is a lie. We went a couple round of “where do you want to go? Oh anywhere, but not there.” A spot was picked. I need a stiff drink.
November 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Good news. We survived the dealership. No car purchased. Not sure why we were there. That’s ok. Next they want to go to dinner. They say “anywhere is fine”… I know that is a lie. We went a couple round of “where do you want to go? Oh anywhere, but not there.” A spot was picked. I need a stiff drink.
My wife and I are at the Honda dealership with her very aging parents helping them look at cars. Pray for us please.
November 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
My wife and I are at the Honda dealership with her very aging parents helping them look at cars. Pray for us please.
My wife is a high school teacher and her duty tonight is to work the football game and keep folks from walking around the field. I’m sitting with her. We’re like gen-X security. lol
My 18yo senior came to say hi. It’s a cold night. He cuddled with mom in front of his friends. No embarrassment. :)
My 18yo senior came to say hi. It’s a cold night. He cuddled with mom in front of his friends. No embarrassment. :)
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My wife is a high school teacher and her duty tonight is to work the football game and keep folks from walking around the field. I’m sitting with her. We’re like gen-X security. lol
My 18yo senior came to say hi. It’s a cold night. He cuddled with mom in front of his friends. No embarrassment. :)
My 18yo senior came to say hi. It’s a cold night. He cuddled with mom in front of his friends. No embarrassment. :)
My dogs clearly don’t understand daylight savings time. It’s too early to eat I tell them.
The drool says otherwise.
The drool says otherwise.
November 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
My dogs clearly don’t understand daylight savings time. It’s too early to eat I tell them.
The drool says otherwise.
The drool says otherwise.
I found these cute houses, garland, berries, and little tree thing at Walmart. I put it all together dirt cheap and it looks cute as hell.
November 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I found these cute houses, garland, berries, and little tree thing at Walmart. I put it all together dirt cheap and it looks cute as hell.
So damn proud of my daughter. Shes been working months for a blue campaign (Jess Anderson) in Virginia, and her candidate won! My daughter has been working so unbelievably hard for blue. So many doors knocked and real honest conversations. Well earned victory for a Virginia House seat! Good job kid!
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
So damn proud of my daughter. Shes been working months for a blue campaign (Jess Anderson) in Virginia, and her candidate won! My daughter has been working so unbelievably hard for blue. So many doors knocked and real honest conversations. Well earned victory for a Virginia House seat! Good job kid!
It’s amazing that my most liked post is a photo of my apple pie.
I’m furloughed right now. I’m feeling anxious and dismissed. I just want to do my job. I’m losing sleep and doing my best to stay positive.
You all liking my apple pie makes my heart sing. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face!
I’m furloughed right now. I’m feeling anxious and dismissed. I just want to do my job. I’m losing sleep and doing my best to stay positive.
You all liking my apple pie makes my heart sing. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face!
November 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It’s amazing that my most liked post is a photo of my apple pie.
I’m furloughed right now. I’m feeling anxious and dismissed. I just want to do my job. I’m losing sleep and doing my best to stay positive.
You all liking my apple pie makes my heart sing. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face!
I’m furloughed right now. I’m feeling anxious and dismissed. I just want to do my job. I’m losing sleep and doing my best to stay positive.
You all liking my apple pie makes my heart sing. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face!
Apple pie complete. First time making one. I hope it tastes good!
November 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Apple pie complete. First time making one. I hope it tastes good!
I’m making an apple pie. Look at the brown sugar and butter ooze. It’s mesmerizing.
November 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I’m making an apple pie. Look at the brown sugar and butter ooze. It’s mesmerizing.
The fall season so far. Fresh apples: 5 stars, Fresh cider: 5 stars, Crisp weather: 5 stars, Never ending furlough hell scape with zero pay, a deep dislike for minorities, and the threat of millions not being fed: 0 stars - would not recommend.
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The fall season so far. Fresh apples: 5 stars, Fresh cider: 5 stars, Crisp weather: 5 stars, Never ending furlough hell scape with zero pay, a deep dislike for minorities, and the threat of millions not being fed: 0 stars - would not recommend.