What I read this month: October 2025

This was a good month for physical books! I had some time off that aligned perfectly with the last installment in the Book of Dust series.

Captain Jack's Treasure Run 12k

Last weekend, Nick and I ran what will probably be my last race of 2025: Captain Jack's Treasure Run. This was the race Nick signed up for six hours after we finished the Orca Half because he "wanted that stupid beautiful medal" that runners get after participating in three Orca races in a calendar year.

I would say that after this race, he absolutely earned it.

The MLB postseason and perfectionism

If you've been a visitor here for some time, you'll know that the only professional sport Matt and I follow with any fidelity is baseball. Since moving to Seattle, we've adopted the Mariners as our home team. After all, years of being Rays fans taught us how frustrating it is when the stadium is filled with transplants whose loyalty hasn't shifted to their new hometown. 

This year, we've been at a couple major games of the postseason, including the fifth game of the ALDS and game four of the ALCS. I won't go into details recounting those games, because this post isn't really about baseball, but I will just say that those games are definitely going down in franchise history.

Sitting here watching game six of the ALCS, watching the Mariners struggle as early as the second inning,  I've come face to face with a stark reminder about myself.