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2026-09-15: Another day, another retro handheld on its way out!

I packed up my Anbernic RG35XXSP (basically a Game Boy Advance SP lookalike, but a bit chunkier and with a 3.5 inch 4:3 display.) to send to a friend out-of-state. This friend is in a stage of life where there's not much time to set aside for games, but could use something to eek out 15-30 minutes a time. During lunch breaks, traveling, lulls with plans with the family, that sort of thing. And a clamshell would be pretty ideal for that kind of thing! I'll get it shipped out soon.

I initially ordered a smaller vertical handheld called a TrimUI Brick, but it has a couple traits that are bad for this use-case. The biggest issue is its replacable bumpers and triggers, which are made to be easy to remove and swap. It ships with three different sets so users can get the ergonomics they want. Unfortunately they're a bit too easy to remove! I had one come off in a backpack with some light travel this weekend. In a household with babies and toddlers, these things will be a choking hazard. And that's to say nothing of how frustrating it would be to lose when you're on a trip.

Still, it's really nice! I'll probably keep it at work for little 20-minute sessions during my lunch break.

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2026-09-07: Finally, I had the time and energy to meaningfully add to my site!

My Video Games page is starting to look more like how I want it. I still need to rework some things, but it's good for now. I'm glad to finally get my favorites formatted into less of a wall-of-text, though I had to adjust to some limitations with how the marquee tag works in html.

I also got a chance to go and see the new Wile E. Coyote vs Acme movie. Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner was my favorite Looney Tunes duo when I was little, and I was surprised that this even existed when I saw the trailer at the Spider Man screening I went to a week or so ago. Short review: it's really good! It was also expected to be a tax writeoff for Warner until another distributor, Ketchup Entertainment, bought the theatrical rights. Here's hoping it succeeds!

2026-09-06: I'm doing a lot better today. Neighbors seem to have gotten the dog situation in order again, and facilities were quick to take care of the surprise wasp nest that I found last night! I am hoping to get a normal night's rest and possibly find some modest, inexpensive fun for Labor Day tomorrow.

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2026-09-05: Long couple days. My neighbors have suddenly stopped letting their dog into the house overnight, and it has barked up a storm wanting back in. Unfortunately my bedroom windows are all facing that direction, so all the barking has kept me up. I'm hoping they're out of town and things will go back to normal. It's the first time I've dealt with this since moving in, and I really, really hope this isn't a constant thing.

Also, I'm working on collecting game covers for my favorite games! That section should get done this weekend.