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Got a flat tire yesterday, and now I’m in the special hell that is the Costco cafe (can you call it that?) waiting for a tire repair. I’m a walk-in, so I was told it could be a “multi-hour” wait. They weren’t lying. I’m working along with a sad group of guys with backpacks and…
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Bedroom mural
Vivian and I got a summer project brewing to paint a mural on our bedroom wall. I’ve drawn some line art so we can paint/draw some different patterns and determine what to do. Currently one idea around flowers like this. And I did this tree theme concept today. Excited to work on this over the…
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Expensive pillows
I’ve kind of been indifferent about pillows up to this point. I mean, I only really notice a pillow when it’s BAD. Too soft or lumpy, or overfull and hard. But after years of replacing cheapish pillows from Target and TJ Max every year or two because they lose, well, the ability to be comfortable…
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Friday off
I got the oil changed in the car and went to Costco today (exciting!!!). It’s actually one of my favorite places to shop as far as “big box” retailers or major grocery chains go. The reason? Product curation. That may sound strange considering how much stuff is in their store, but category by category, there…
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One year of learning to play drums
It’s been a little under a year since I started playing the drums. Since then, I’ve gotten a proper drum kit, and, though I’m still firmly in the beginner camp, I can at least play a decent money beat and throw in some fills here and there. I have some rudiments I practice regularly, and…
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Finally got a long run in after a long break. Perfect day for it.
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Beginning bike maintenance
I took a beginner bike maintenance class a couple weeks ago through our local city Parks and Rec program. The instructor was 89-year-old Tom Martin, who is a local legend (see Tar Heel Traveler: Raleigh man pedals 200,000 miles on bike). Needless to say, it was great. I had no idea going into the class…
