First, my greatest apologies for the video quality this week! I didn’t notice the transcoding errors causing a warbling effect and audio drift until editing, and unfortunately, after I recorded the raw material, it was too late to for me to fix it! I’ll figure it out for next week!

This summary was written by AI.

Steve returns home to Portland and previews a mix of personal stories, tech reflections, and family thoughts from the week.

Home for the Animals:All of Marsha’s childhood stuffed animals were donated to Jubilee, a nonprofit that will give them to children in need.

Vinyl Ripping Project Complete:The project to digitize Marsha’s legacy vinyl collection is finished, with highlights and a few “trash” tracks preserved for history.

Medicine Titration Woes:A new medication regimen for kidney disease led to fatigue and high pulse, requiring a pause and dose adjustment.

National Cheeseburger Day (No Beers):Celebrated National Cheeseburger Day with friends and root beer, sampling Portland’s burger deals while skipping alcohol due to health.

Microsoft Passkeys Frustration:Reflections on the inconvenience of Microsoft’s passkey system compared to Google and Apple, plus a quick Apple Watch upgrade.

Politics – Not Cancelling Disney:Thoughts on free speech, recent controversies, and why Steve isn’t canceling Disney+ despite disagreements with ABC’s decisions.

Family Issues:Conversations with millennial friends highlight the challenges of modern family life, career choices, and economic pressures.

Finance – Alaska Atmos Card:A review of the new Alaska Atmos premium credit card, its perks, and why Steve and Marsha decided to stick with their current card.

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