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I have read (or listened to) only 4 out of the 30 books I planned to read for 2018. I have a really hard time believing that to be true, but I know I have been consumed with house projects more so than I ever have... since I now own a home. I have also … Continue reading books to read before 2019
I can't believe how fast the years are flying by me. It seems like things that I think happened a few months ago, happened a few years ago. I drafted a post to discuss my attempts at watercolors two years ago, when I attempted a "Year of Making." Every day, I made a point to … Continue reading portfolio update | october 2018
My cousin sent me this very lengthy and very deep article about "finding purpose." My takeaway was that "purpose" is closer to a verb not a noun. You don't find your purpose you act with it. ... I've been singing this song all day. ... My hinges came in for my small window project turned … Continue reading link dump
Fridays through Mondays are my busiest and the most taxing days of the week. So after a whirlwind weekend, I had a minor catharsis late last night. I worked my usual 14 hours Friday. I woke up at 6:30 on Saturday morning for a Sporting Clays shoot. I stopped home quick to walk the dog … Continue reading spinning
The Martian by Andy Weir My rating: 4 of 5 stars “I don’t want to come off as arrogant here, but I’m the best botanist on the planet.” Andy Weir An unforeseen storm interrupts a mission on Mars and leaves Mark Watney stranded. Without knowing when or how he will escape, he survives using … Continue reading book review: the martian
