Category: Story
Wow, Flying a Kite is More Fun Than I Remember!
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Today is the end of the 3rd week of my 5 weeks of parental leave from work. We’ve done lots of fun things as a family, but honestly today was one of the highlights so far! I can’t remember the last time I flew a kite but I’m sure it’s been literal decades. The feeling…
Staying warm through the fall on a bike
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Earlier this year, I moved in to a new house, which meant my commute went from being about 20 minutes by bike (~7 km) to a little over 40 minutes (~17 km). Fortunately, the area we ended up buying in has a nice, relatively calm ride in, most of the way on 60 km/h roads…
The Fable of the Caterpillar
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Imagine this scenario for a moment: You’re out driving your car, on a residential street, well under the speed limit, when all of a sudden you smush a caterpillar under your wheel. Picture something like this little guy, hairy and about an inch long ⬇️. I’m willing to bet that you didn’t see the caterpillar,…
The ‘Time is Money’ Continuum
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When you’re a kid first getting their allowance, you would spend literally all the time you had in order to get literally any money.
WTF Society
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Ignoring important issues for too long can lead to very self-reflective videos. I apologize, but at the same time…I think it’s necessary.
The Pizza Diet
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What you eat, overall, is important for your health. Eating broccoli, salad, and less-processed food on a regular basis is really good for you. But if you’re concerned about your health or weight and want to change either, it doesn’t mean you have to stop eating the food you’re more likely to crave (like pizza).
Geeking out in Wyoming – My 2017 Eclipse Story
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To celebrate the launch of the new Thought Grapes YouTube channel and the new Seeds of Thought podcast (including the first episode here), here’s a collection of my experiences from Idaho/Wyoming before, during, and after the 2017 solar eclipse.