The Failures and Grievances of Bart [2024]

Dear Friends,

Well, here we are. It’s been over a decade since I have written an update. Mostly, because I haven’t had much to complain about. I met my wife, got my master’s degree, moved to Colorado, started a career as a City Planner, and bought a condo. Somehow, we ended up with the Toyota Matrix again, but I’ll get to that later.

Pueblo is in southern Colorado. I'm a fan of the Front Range, a basin of history and culture. Grown from the people who traveled across the great plains stood in front of the towering Rocky Mountains, and said, “Fuck that! This is far enough.” The area has very pronounced seasons; generally pronounced “It is so goddam hot outside,” or “It is so motherfucking cold.” Living in a place I had never heard of for seven years has been unforgettable. Nowadays, I’m pretty sure I can’t go forty-eight hours without having a taco, and I’ve drank so much Mexican lager that Tecate sends me a birthday card.