The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers
A favorite show from growing up in the 80’s. It’s fun, silly, and amazing.
From the Wikipedia summary:
The show is set in the future, some time after the year 2086, when two aliens from the planets Andor and Kirwin travel to Earth to search for allies against the expansionist Crown Empire led by the Queen of the Crown. In return for the help, the two aliens gave mankind construction plans for a hyperdrive device.
The Whiskey Shelf Project
I wanted to improve the visibility of the whiskey I had on a shelf, so I put together a small riser with some scrap wood I had.
Angling the joints at 45 degrees. Joining them with some wood glue and driving in some finish nails with my pneumatic nail gun. I always look for a chance to use my nail gun.
I gave these a few coats of paint. I have realized that either by priming or giving the first coat of finish paint, you should give a light sanding with 220 grit paper to remove the raised wood grain.
Why do mechanics have to buy their own tools?
I am not sure how many people are aware, but car mechanics often have to buy their own set of tools. Here is a good article on the topic as I was curious how this came to be the case.
As you know, most aftermarket technicians in the U.S. supply their own toolboxes and tools, at least when it comes to things like sockets, screwdrivers, hammers, basic power tools, and a couple of specialty tools.
Winter Time
The holidays are over. The decorations are packed. The charm of the first snow is behind us. Now comes the two to three months of spirit crushing grey cold that is winter. Nothing more to look forward to other than each day getting a little bit longer.
16 Months of Meditation
I have been consistently meditating for about sixteen months. There have been a missed week or two and some days I might not make it in, but on average, I will do a five-minute meditation. I used to do ten minutes, but I found five minutes has worked for me.
What I have learned is that meditation is not a state or a destination. People have the misconception that you should feel a certain way or have some spiritual nirvana or you are not there yet.
Great Discussion for Men
Life Purpose
A lot of people worry about their life’s purpose when they have not figured out how to live their lives well yet. What I mean by that is do not worry about making a dent in the universe when you are having trouble with your physical, mental, or spiritual health. Get your life under control first. Become a better version of yourself first. The life purpose stuff will sort itself out.
Midwestern Conversation
Ope, let me squeeze by ya. Gift for my spouse.
Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell
I thumbed through this at the bookstore and decided then and there I must buy it. This is a beautiful book and I appreciate how it is organized. Here are a few favorites that spoke to me this week.
But I am so deeply lost in my own soul, how can I expect anyone else to understand me?
You will always be a lot of things.
Not everyone is going to like you or understand you.
Technology as a Tool
I have been spending a lot of time thinking about my relationship with technology. By this, I specifically mean the devices we are constantly staring at and what I am currently writing this on. I have become more and more disenfranchised by how technology has captured our collective attention and driven a wedge between human relationships. I let this affect how I view technology and have grown to have a love-hate relationship with the technology in my use.