Fri 9 Jul 2010
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We try something new, we succeed, then we’re stuck with “what next”? Most of us don’t do much better than these monkeys did.
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Thu 8 Jul 2010
I bicycled commuted today for the first time in a couple of months. I’m glad I did but maybe next time I won’t choose a heat wave to do it in. Lord, it’s hot!! I will say that sweating on a bike beats sweating on a subway platform any day.
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Wed 7 Jul 2010
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I’m burned out on MP3′s, mostly. I’ve been missing the warm, full sound of music from back in the day for some time now so I did something about it. I bought a new stereo, CD player, turntable, and speakers. Yep, I’ve gone back to records and CD’s.
It’s everything I hoped it would be and more. Music sounds absolutely amazing again! It’s as if I’m hearing it for the first time and I love it. My record and CD collection are pretty small at the moment but everything I’ve bought so far sounds head and shoulders above any MP3 version. There’s really no comparison.
I knew from the beginning that I wanted to go back to vinyl but I wasn’t sure if I would want to go back to CD’s as well. I decided what the heck because there’s a pretty large selection of music that was never issued on vinyl. And I can honestly say that even classic CD’s sound wayyy better than modern MP3′s. The word that comes to mind is expansive, it’s as if there’s more sound on a record or CD than an MP3 and in a way that’s true.
I was so happy with how my home setup turned out that I wanted to be able to take that experience with me on my commute so eBay came to the rescue with the little beauty below. It’s a used Sony CD Walkman that I picked up for about $20. It’ll play for more than 30 hours on a single set of rechargeable AA’s and it sounds fantastic paired up with a set of AKG K26P headphones. I mean like really, really good sounding.
It’s totally fun to be checking out record shops again. Who knows, this could be my mid-life crisis but it beats getting a Corvette and it’s less expensive too! Time to go, I gotta get up and change the record.
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Wed 2 Jun 2010
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A sample of what I accomplished this weekend.
1. Stacked a cord of wood
2. Hooked up the hose in the basement
3. Replaced two light bulbs
4. Cut up some downed branches with a chain saw
5. Mowed the yard
6. Rinsed off the front porch deck
7. Replaced the blades on the riding mower and cleaned its underside
8. Built a compost sifter
9. Took a short hike on a towpath
10. Went to a tag sale
11. Ran some errands
Wheww, I think it’s nap time.
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Thu 27 May 2010
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Is there a word that describes a writer who reads his own writing? Does “vanity” work? Why do I bring it up? I just spent the last hour or so reading every single post on my old Blogger blog.
Discoveries? Sometimes I say funny things, sometimes I witness strange things, and sometimes I do dumb things. Also, I occasionally take a good picture. So I guess “vanity” does work.
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Wed 26 May 2010
A short timeline of my feelings regarding the use/purchase of reusable shopping bags.
Moral Superiority – I’m saving the planet and you’re not. This phase lasted several months.
Shame/D’oh – Realized I could have accomplished the same goal by constantly reusing a plastic/paper bag and it wouldn’t have required me to buy something. This phase lasted the longest and helped me get over my superiority complex.
Contented – Secure in the knowledge that I’ve saved many, many bags from going directly to the landfill by using my reusable bag and the bag is still going strong so I suspect it will save many more. This is the latest phase, I’m still feeling a little superior but mostly just happy to be doing my part for the planet.
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Mon 24 May 2010
E is in full-on gardening mode. This is the first complete growing season with her raised beds and she is taking full advantage of them. She told me all the veggies she’s planted and I think the list ran into the dozens. I’m expecting a bounty in the months to come. Must find a cornucopia.
My latest project is teaching myself electronics. I’ve bought a beginner book and kit to understand the basics. I’m also addicted to soldering little kits that include led’s such as these. This knowledge will add one more level to the “things I can fix” category.
In fact, I’ve already started. I bought some cheap solar garden lights at Target and upgraded them by installing longer lasting batteries and replaced the stock l.e.d. with a higher power one. Now they’re not only brighter but they last all night! Some are lighting up E’s walkway and garden and the others I use to provide ambient light in my bathroom at night.
And lest you think I’ve given up, I have made a bit more progress on my bicycle generator. I actually managed to light a compact fluorescent bulb with it briefly using just my arm to spin the flywheel. I need to get some parts though before I can start riding it and generating some real power.
Anyhoo, that’s what going on up here. Tah for now.
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