On this Jekyll website, I've been running two templates, one independent and the other dependent, ever since I broke away from Minimal-Mistakes years ago. Back then, I whipped something of my own together with the intent of simplification in both structure and design. Even when my CSS gets out of control today, I start reining it in. There's something remarkable about simplifying one's life, getting rid of the noise.

This time around, the reason why I added the code: consistency. Along with simplicity, consistency is a pillar of life. The main thrust was to make the landing post titles consistent with a standalone post title, leaving the other pages unaffected by all the funzies. And I suspect that explanation lands in my top ten of boring sentences on this site!

The difference between the two is marginal—just a font size of 1.7rem that's center aligned vs. 1.5rem to the left. But, there's just something about getting the details right. I try to carry over these concepts into every area of my life inasmuch as my astigmatism allows it!

I am glad I brought back The Expeditions after their momentary dismissal. There has been a lot of history with them:

• Hiking up the hill on my country piece of land;
• Shaking my head at Henderson's gym and the Shasta-fueled lollygagging;
• Clinching sweaty handholds on dumbbells in a June garage;
• Treading to Tom Cruise's running;
• Running the long way in a zombie backdrop to Panera;
• Passing just outside my old office at UofM and embracing the night sky;
• Gliding through the past toward the future at BRC;
• Lighting up Bartlett in green.

What's next?

2024 has been:

Lonely sidewalks, silent night
Bring the evening, deep inside

Will I reach my destination in the rustle of orange and ambered leaves? I envision Future Me:

And all the dreamin', is far behind
You are here now, and everythin's alright

Saigon Kick, Love Is on the Way (1992)