Tag: Quick Thoughts
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June 27, 2023
I can’t think of anything to write about today. I’ve been mulling over the idea of writing a blog about post about it. Anyway, here we are, I guess. I’m doing it.
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June 23, 2023
I finally got around to fixing my lathe today. It was easy enough. I’m glad I didn’t put it off any longer. I’m really looking forward to getting some time in tomorrow. Whenever I do things like this – fixing things, especially anything electronic – I can’t help but think of my dad. I sent…
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June 22, 2023
There are six school days left. This time of year is always tough because of the end of the school year. This year feels worse, though. I don’t know that I’ve ever been as ready for the summer. Everything feels so much harder than it is and doing anything more seems like an impossibility. I…
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June 21, 2023
I was at a wedding over the weekend. I didn’t know anyone other than my girlfriend and a few of her friends. Needless to say, I met a lot of people.
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June 20, 2023
My sister texted me this evening asking if she should buy a new desk for herself. She’s considering one that’ll change between a sitting and a standing desk. Of course, I told her to buy something better than the one she was initially looking at.
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June 19, 2023
In university, I remember once telling a friend that sharing a meal for someone is a testament to their value in your life. I probably said it with fewer syllables, yet more eloquence. Only in the last two-or-so years have I started cooking with any regularity. I think I’ve been learning to cook, as opposed…
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June 18, 2023
Coming back to the city is always an interesting experience. Leaving is stressful because of the traffic but you eventually end up far enough away that your shoulders relax without you realizing it. Returning, the tension builds up slowly, a crescendo played by the streets of the city.
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June 17, 2023
This is one of the farm cats. The other is his brother.
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June 15, 2023
I ironed four shirts this evening. In December, one of my goals for this year was to dress better. Not as in get new clothes but to wear the clothes I have better. Ironing my shirts is part of that.
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June 13, 2023
A former student of mine left me quite a nice card and a gift when she visited the school last week. It got me thinking about the impact I have on my students.
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June 6, 2023
I continued working on the chest after work today. I did cut some corners and ended up using an oscillating multi-tool to do some sanding but it’s still looking pretty good. I’ll screw it all together tomorrow and then start working on the lid.
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June 4, 2023
Working on this chest has me confused. The instructions and the accompanying pictures aren’t entirely clear. I’m doing my best to figure it all out.