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Continue reading →: MIK Bike Bag SystemMIK stands for Mounting Is Key. It’s a system that allows bags to be quickly attached to and removed from bikes. When I bought my first Trek bike a few years ago, I wanted a rear rack because I planned on getting a bag to carry stuff. The shop where…
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Continue reading →: Surprise PicturesSubjects have consented to their pictures being used here GearCamera: Canon EOS 6DLens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II I co-owned a photography business in a previous life, and I now sometimes offer to be second shooter at close friends’ weddings. They get good pictures, it becomes my wedding present,…
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Continue reading →: The Picture BreakI attended the beautiful wedding of a friend and teammate a few days ago. A while into the reception, I needed a little break from socializing, and I also wanted to peek at the caterer’s setup. I used to shoot weddings as co-owner of a photography business, so seeing the…
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Continue reading →: What I’m WatchingMinor spoilers for all, but big stuff will be noted. Colin from Accounts (season three) The third and final season of this rom-com continues to be a clever and darkly funny exploration of relationships involving deeply flawed but endearing characters. Married-in-real-life Harriet Dyer (Ashley) and Patrick Brammall (Gordon) write and…
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Continue reading →: Danco HydroSeat Flange FixerTo set the context: I have very little knowledge of plumbing. The extent of my experience is installing a standalone sink vanity and two toilets. Nothing in this post should be taken as authoritative, just my experience and (limited) understanding. A tank gasket failed on one of my toilets, and…
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Continue reading →: How I Use a Google Voice Number to Control SpamOverview If you’re not familiar with Google Voice (GV), it’s a service launched in 2010 that allows consumer and commercial users to claim a phone number from blocks reserved for voice over internet protocol (VoIP) purposes. Those users then configure the behavior of their chosen numbers. You can do neat…
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Continue reading →: How I Fix EPUB Text Formatting for KindleBackground Most ebooks purchased from major sellers have digital rights management (DRM) applied to them, which means their use is limited in some way. However, there are lots of places to get DRM-free ebooks, including Project Gutenberg, certain ones on Kobo, Humble Bundle, and many publishers who sell their ebooks…
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Continue reading →: This One Time: Asking for a FriendI bought a concert ticket because Mississippi Studios is a good venue and David Ramirez is a talented artist. I showed up, bought a pint of the darkest beer on the menu, and found a seat in the small balcony because I’m an old man who prefers sitting during concerts.…
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Continue reading →: How I Set Up Home KaraokeBackground A lot of people like karaoke, but aren’t quite confident/comfortable enough to sing in front of a bar full of strangers. And the cost of a private room can be significant. I used to run sound for churches and a venue, and I throw parties pretty frequently, so I…
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Continue reading →: Setting Up a Financial MonthI think it’s pretty common for people to be informal about their everyday financial activities as long as things are generally good. Pay bills when you get them, have a rough idea of spending, and schedule/move things around for larger purchases. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that, but I’ve found…
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