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So you’ve decided to embark on a DIY project
Congratulations! Doing a project with your own two hands can be a rewarding experience that maybe even begins a lifelong hobby. I have done many a DIY project in my time, ranging in quality from something a fourth grader would draw on a piece of paper to a slightly passable built-in shelf that probably wont Continue reading
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On fixing stuff
I got a weird sense of excitement the other day when my clock broke. The second hand kept twitching in a spasmodic rhythm that made telling the time impossible. My first thought was “ooh! a task!”. Then I proceeded to forget about it for a week, as I am known to do quite often. But Continue reading
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May you live in interesting times
My dad has often said this to me over the years, usually when we are discussing politics. My retort is always the same: “id rather live in a boring era full of nothing going on” My reason being that “interesting times” from a history perspective are usually not very fun for the people living in Continue reading
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The climb
I don’t think i will ever reach the mountaintop i see in my dreams. That misty place where i see a version of myself that has accepted everything as it is. He smiles at me from his perch, beckoning me closer and speaking encouragement when i stumble. He never gets mad, nor does he need Continue reading
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On Assumptions
I recently got back from traveling for a little over a month. I needed a change in my life so I quit my job and booked tickets to visit a couple European countries. I saw a lot of cool things, walked a whole bunch, and met a lot of interesting people. Those people are what Continue reading
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A thought on perfectionism and reading
I never used to like reading. In fact, I was behind enough in school that they put me in a special program where an old guy (I’m not sure about the details, I was like eight) came to the school, and we went to the library together where I proceeded to just read a book Continue reading
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My Love Letter to Crocs
These are the best shoes humanity has ever slapped together. Period. End of story. Change my mind. No really though, I love my Crocs, i wear them for anything and everything i can get away with. Taking out the trash? Crocs. Walking the dog? Crocs. Backpacking?!?!? CROCS. They just serve every need in footwear a Continue reading
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Wikipedia Rabbit holes
Ever wanted to know what a Mongolian yurt is called? (ger) or what fighter plane changed the war for the allies in world war 2? (Spitfire) or even learn about a fake chess playing machine from the 1700s? (The Mechanical Turk) Then look no further than Wikipedia! this is my shameless plug for the best Continue reading
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It Can Never Just Be One Chip
Look, I’m sure many of you humans out there feel similarly, perhaps just differing in methodology a little bit. I for one, cannot just dip one chip into the hummus/salsa/guac/three cheese dip my aunt said she hand made but I recognize from Safeway, I have to do two chips, every time, no exceptions. And if Continue reading
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The Pleasure of Being Around Old Things
I want to start off that i recognize how incredibly privileged i am to be able to be around cool old pieces of furniture. That being said if one has the luxury of time (which is a huge privilege unto itself) then they can usually find nice old furniture for cheap. I had this thought Continue reading
About Me
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Nicknax- a Rummage bin for my words 