Life and Exploration

Life and Exploration

Things, and stuff from everyday life and the exploration of what it means to be me, I think.
Feb
09
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Book Review: Pipeline to Power

This popped up on my Audible.com recommendations list, and it seemed like a timely and interesting read about graft and corruption in the judicial selection process, though it took a couple of years to produce.
2 min read
Jan
05
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Book Review: Palaces For The People

I found myself excited through this book. The author, Eric Klinenberg, paints a vivid and expressive overview of the need for social infrastructure such as libraries, community centers, pools, parks, and more.
3 min read
Jan
03
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TikTok LIVE Schedule

I have begun live-streaming on TikTok. I plan on streaming regularly, five days a week (Tuesday through Saturday).
2 min read
Dec
08
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All's quiet ...

This week, there is not much to add regarding personal explorations, book reviews, or entertainment. I've been a little quiet while adjusting to a new job, and the previous three months were an empty void of unemployment.
3 min read
Nov
20
Book Review: 19 Lessons on Tea

Book Review: 19 Lessons on Tea

19 Lessons On Tea provides a concise and straightforward accounting of various introductory tea-related topics, from defining what tea is to differences in brewing styles and product types (bagged vs loose) and related terminology.
2 min read
Nov
13
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Book Review: Happiness is a Red Teapot

I have many tea books in my backlog, which I'll work through in the coming year. First up, though, is this cute book of tea-related quotes and photos.
2 min read
Oct
30
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A Look Back at Event Horizon

I had no idea at the time that I would spend the next twenty-five years actively avoiding the film, which became one of my darkest fear triggers. The film feels more creepy than scary to me now.
3 min read