Small win: Actually had a good talk about anime endings online

I mean, it was on a subreddit and no one got mad over different picks. Maybe it's just me, but that kind of calm chat is a nice change.

Lost at dusk, the Big Dipper showed me home

My GPS battery died just as the sun set. I remembered my uncle's trick with the Big Dipper, and it led me straight to the trailhead.

PSA: Noticing new brick types where the old factories stood

I was in the old industrial zone last week. They're putting up a new storage facility. The bricks are these pale, thin things. I remember when every brick had weight and character. We used to source local clay bricks. Now it's all imported, uniform stuff. Makes me miss the old ways.

Avoided dried pasta for years, thinking fresh was always tastier. Tried it last week and the difference isn't huge for most dishes. What's your go-to budget carb?

The ethical gray area of parting out complete typewriters for restoration

I've noticed a surge in online auctions where vintage typewriters in decent condition are listed solely for their components. It's fantastic that this provides accessible parts for our restoration projects, keeping these machines ticking! However, I can't shake the feeling that we're sacrificing historical integrity when a functional piece is dismantled. Last week, I almost purchased a ribbon spool from a 1930s Royal being parted out, but I paused, torn between my need and the moral cost. Is the convenience worth the potential loss of another complete machine from the collective history we cherish?