Sam Hozman
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Dad, Board Gamer, Boy Scout Leader, JoCo Cruiser, Karaoke Singer, Animal Lover, and Supporter of Equality for All. He/Him.
A month ago, Frodo tore his rear ACL. Today marked three weeks post-surgery, and the vet is thrilled with the healing and pleasantly surprised by how much weight Frodo puts on it.
He still has more energy than he can easily burn off, but it's a relief to know that things are progressing smoothly!
He still has more energy than he can easily burn off, but it's a relief to know that things are progressing smoothly!
August 6, 2026 at 2:44 AM
A month ago, Frodo tore his rear ACL. Today marked three weeks post-surgery, and the vet is thrilled with the healing and pleasantly surprised by how much weight Frodo puts on it.
He still has more energy than he can easily burn off, but it's a relief to know that things are progressing smoothly!
He still has more energy than he can easily burn off, but it's a relief to know that things are progressing smoothly!
While I'm disappointed that USC and Notre Dame won't play each other for the next four years, I'm glad that sanity has returned and they will resume one of the best college football traditions in 2030!
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USC and Notre Dame to Renew Rivalry in Four-Game Series - USC Athletics
The Trojans and the Fighting Irish will reignite college football's greatest intersectional rivalry when they meet at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in We...
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August 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
While I'm disappointed that USC and Notre Dame won't play each other for the next four years, I'm glad that sanity has returned and they will resume one of the best college football traditions in 2030!
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Tonight's show. I'm not sure how high my hopes are for this one.
July 18, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Tonight's show. I'm not sure how high my hopes are for this one.
Last day at the parks, and last day in Tokyo. We hit some rides in Disney Sea, bought some souvenirs, got to walk around on Captain Hook's ship, sampled many of the flavored popcorn offerings (caramel, milk chocolate, and curry), and I hit a point of complete exhaustion. Successful Disney-ing!
May 20, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Last day at the parks, and last day in Tokyo. We hit some rides in Disney Sea, bought some souvenirs, got to walk around on Captain Hook's ship, sampled many of the flavored popcorn offerings (caramel, milk chocolate, and curry), and I hit a point of complete exhaustion. Successful Disney-ing!
A great day at Tokyo Disneyland! We were at the park at rope drop and stayed almost to closing, while hitting 15 unique rides (18 total), including old favorites & new-to-us ones like Beauty and the Beast, Pooh's Hunny Hunt, Monsters Inc., & Micky's Philharmagic. As always, a magical day at Disney!
May 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
A great day at Tokyo Disneyland! We were at the park at rope drop and stayed almost to closing, while hitting 15 unique rides (18 total), including old favorites & new-to-us ones like Beauty and the Beast, Pooh's Hunny Hunt, Monsters Inc., & Micky's Philharmagic. As always, a magical day at Disney!
For our final "free" day in Tokyo, we headed over to the geek mall at Nakano Broadway, & moved to our Disneyland hotel. We couldn't resist an evening ticket to Tokyo Disney Sea, and we rode 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Aquatopia, the Railroad, Sindbad's Storybook Voyage, & Peter Pan's Never Land.
May 18, 2026 at 2:20 PM
For our final "free" day in Tokyo, we headed over to the geek mall at Nakano Broadway, & moved to our Disneyland hotel. We couldn't resist an evening ticket to Tokyo Disney Sea, and we rode 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Aquatopia, the Railroad, Sindbad's Storybook Voyage, & Peter Pan's Never Land.
For fun, I decided to try a gacha machine. I got exactly the instrument I was hoping for!
May 18, 2026 at 2:11 AM
For fun, I decided to try a gacha machine. I got exactly the instrument I was hoping for!
We chose the Suntory Museum as our day's first stop. They had a special exhibition on Kawanabe Kyōsai, considered one of the great Japanese painter/caricaturists, and the creator of the first Manga. I discovered that I really loved his art!
Then, some walking, a gourmet donut, & unique snacks.
Then, some walking, a gourmet donut, & unique snacks.
May 17, 2026 at 12:50 PM
We chose the Suntory Museum as our day's first stop. They had a special exhibition on Kawanabe Kyōsai, considered one of the great Japanese painter/caricaturists, and the creator of the first Manga. I discovered that I really loved his art!
Then, some walking, a gourmet donut, & unique snacks.
Then, some walking, a gourmet donut, & unique snacks.
Today we headed a few blocks over to Senso-ji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, and wandered into one of the biggest shrine festivals of the year, Sanja Matsuri. Lively atmosphere, and a unique look at local culture.
We wrapped up the day with a Dominos Chiki-Teri Bento Box Pizza with Egg Custard Tart.
We wrapped up the day with a Dominos Chiki-Teri Bento Box Pizza with Egg Custard Tart.
May 16, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Today we headed a few blocks over to Senso-ji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, and wandered into one of the biggest shrine festivals of the year, Sanja Matsuri. Lively atmosphere, and a unique look at local culture.
We wrapped up the day with a Dominos Chiki-Teri Bento Box Pizza with Egg Custard Tart.
We wrapped up the day with a Dominos Chiki-Teri Bento Box Pizza with Egg Custard Tart.
And some photos from earlier in the trip; at the National Museum and Hachikō, the faithful dog (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachik%...) and the Bentendō temple.
May 15, 2026 at 12:49 PM
And some photos from earlier in the trip; at the National Museum and Hachikō, the faithful dog (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachik%...) and the Bentendō temple.
Today was a comparatively lighter day, with a tour of the Imperial Palace grounds, a much-needed mid-day nap, and a visit up to the top of the Tokyo Skytree, the world tallest free-standing tower.
Still we managed to get in over 18,000 steps today. Who needs a gym; every day is leg day for us here!
Still we managed to get in over 18,000 steps today. Who needs a gym; every day is leg day for us here!
May 15, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Today was a comparatively lighter day, with a tour of the Imperial Palace grounds, a much-needed mid-day nap, and a visit up to the top of the Tokyo Skytree, the world tallest free-standing tower.
Still we managed to get in over 18,000 steps today. Who needs a gym; every day is leg day for us here!
Still we managed to get in over 18,000 steps today. Who needs a gym; every day is leg day for us here!
Another fun, busy day. We started with the Tokyo National Museum, then the Bentendō temple in the middle of a lotus pond, the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the statue of Hachiko the loyal dog, Tower Records, & the Pokémon store. I wrapped up my day with the unique experience of the hotel's public bath.
May 14, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Another fun, busy day. We started with the Tokyo National Museum, then the Bentendō temple in the middle of a lotus pond, the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the statue of Hachiko the loyal dog, Tower Records, & the Pokémon store. I wrapped up my day with the unique experience of the hotel's public bath.
My meal companion wanted to make me feel at home during lunch, doing his best impression of how Frodo looks at me when I am eating around him.
May 14, 2026 at 5:28 AM
My meal companion wanted to make me feel at home during lunch, doing his best impression of how Frodo looks at me when I am eating around him.
We got to Tokyo yest. evening, & promptly collapsed for 12 hours (after little sleep on the plane).
Today, we explored Akihabara (the "nerd" shopping district) and then visited Space Travelium TeNQ (with its cool VR attraction) near the Tokyo Dome. Sushi for dinner and 20,000 steps in total today.
Today, we explored Akihabara (the "nerd" shopping district) and then visited Space Travelium TeNQ (with its cool VR attraction) near the Tokyo Dome. Sushi for dinner and 20,000 steps in total today.
May 13, 2026 at 1:12 PM
We got to Tokyo yest. evening, & promptly collapsed for 12 hours (after little sleep on the plane).
Today, we explored Akihabara (the "nerd" shopping district) and then visited Space Travelium TeNQ (with its cool VR attraction) near the Tokyo Dome. Sushi for dinner and 20,000 steps in total today.
Today, we explored Akihabara (the "nerd" shopping district) and then visited Space Travelium TeNQ (with its cool VR attraction) near the Tokyo Dome. Sushi for dinner and 20,000 steps in total today.
The adventure begins! Gwen and I have landed in Tokyo for a week of exploring the city!
May 12, 2026 at 4:41 AM
The adventure begins! Gwen and I have landed in Tokyo for a week of exploring the city!
Been looking forward to this for awhile!
May 9, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Been looking forward to this for awhile!
The SF Chronicle is running a poll to help name new bay ferries. Vote by May 8th! www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
Poll: Vote to name the new S.F. Bay Ferry boats
San Francisco Bay Ferry is naming five new boats. Cast your vote to name the vessels.
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May 1, 2026 at 5:25 PM
The SF Chronicle is running a poll to help name new bay ferries. Vote by May 8th! www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
Happy Even-More-Than-Usual-Of-What-You-Read-On-The-Internet-Isn't-True Day!
April 1, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Happy Even-More-Than-Usual-Of-What-You-Read-On-The-Internet-Isn't-True Day!
If I have to get off the JoCo Cruise, going right to the No Kings rally in San Diego is a good option. Compassion, chanting, singing, cosplay, and support for the community at the rally, and it felt like that was exactly what we were practicing all week.
March 28, 2026 at 10:12 PM
If I have to get off the JoCo Cruise, going right to the No Kings rally in San Diego is a good option. Compassion, chanting, singing, cosplay, and support for the community at the rally, and it felt like that was exactly what we were practicing all week.
We came down to San Diego a bit early for the cruise, so I got to have a bit of fun yesterday. I tried the Midway (while Wander worked to finish homework), then we both got to have a great dinner with Spencer, Sheri, Sam, Thomas, & Marina. Next stop, a week on a NerdBoat!
March 21, 2026 at 5:49 PM
We came down to San Diego a bit early for the cruise, so I got to have a bit of fun yesterday. I tried the Midway (while Wander worked to finish homework), then we both got to have a great dinner with Spencer, Sheri, Sam, Thomas, & Marina. Next stop, a week on a NerdBoat!
Packing for the JoCo Cruise (we fly down to San Diego tonight), and wanted something to have on the TV that didn't need too much attention. I found out that Paramount+ has The Love Boat available and decided that seems like an appropriate watch to get me in the mood for the ocean life.
March 19, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Packing for the JoCo Cruise (we fly down to San Diego tonight), and wanted something to have on the TV that didn't need too much attention. I found out that Paramount+ has The Love Boat available and decided that seems like an appropriate watch to get me in the mood for the ocean life.
On Monday, I got to have a wonderful afternoon with SF tourists: my cousin LaRae, her husband, and two daughters. It was delightful meeting them & catching up with her for the first time in roughly a decade-and-a-half. It was way too short, and I'm hopeful we can continue the gabfest sometime soon.
March 19, 2026 at 4:06 AM
On Monday, I got to have a wonderful afternoon with SF tourists: my cousin LaRae, her husband, and two daughters. It was delightful meeting them & catching up with her for the first time in roughly a decade-and-a-half. It was way too short, and I'm hopeful we can continue the gabfest sometime soon.
Frodo has really gotten into the spirit of the Ides of March!
March 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Frodo has really gotten into the spirit of the Ides of March!
Super excited for tonight's show; I haven't seen it since Rick visited 15-ish years ago!
March 7, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Super excited for tonight's show; I haven't seen it since Rick visited 15-ish years ago!
OK, this visualization blew my mind
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From the space community on Reddit: The edge of Earth’s atmosphere and low Earth orbit to scale with the map. Stack of pennies on right represents the Kármán line where space begins. It is 62 miles (1...
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February 28, 2026 at 8:49 PM
OK, this visualization blew my mind
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