A reminder from my wife; There’s Been No Aria Yet.
Raise a glass with me, download this photo of a little sprouting leaf and get ready to grow. We’ll do it together.
I finished Area X: The Southern Reach Trilogy: Annihilation; Authority; Acceptance last night. Fun long read.
I want to get to Subdivision by J. Robert Lennon soon but I know it’ll be similar in style/feel so I may need a palette cleanser.
A man, a can, and a plan…

They say what does not kill you makes you stronger. Well this pandemic did not kill us and it certainly made our relationship, love, and appreciation of each other stronger. So, the sentiment rings true for us.

Please trust me when I say I really am hammering in a new subfloor and not about to attempt a test of the new toilet drain.
Also, consider this your reminder that you can follow along with all of the home restoration work I do at Whoa to Wow.

Identity and ideas – Seth’s Blog
The most successful problem solvers are people who have embraced this simple method–your current idea isn’t your identity, it’s simply a step closer to a solution to the problem in front of you.
Some things you may never understand because they’re not meant to be understood.
From the department of small changes equal big improvements: Replaced the adjustable feet on my table saw with wheels. So much better!

Ode to My Favorite Hoodie

This is my favorite hoodie. I have other hoodies but this is the one I grab out of the closet most often. And, in those times I grab another, I find myself frequently wishing I had grabbed this one instead. The minimalist in me often questions why I even bother to have the others. I don’t really have a good answer. This is the only one I really love.
My wife picked it up for me at a clothing exchange so it didn’t cost anything. The pocket was ripped but I had it mended and it’s been fine since. The arms are slightly too long but I actually like the way it falls slightly beyond my wrists because of that. Adds to its coziness. Otherwise, it fits me perfectly. Tight, but not too much so. Like a warm embrace.
I write this for no other reason than it is a cool day today. Perfect hoodie weather for the perfect hoodie. And I have deep gratitude for both.