Soldering projects are a soothing and relaxing escape for me in the way others enjoy knitting or sewing. Usually. The photo above shows what happens when you’re on vacation and you try using an underpowered 8W travel iron. I guess now I know the limits of that tool!

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I am facing a daunting todo list. The biggest hurdle is getting started. At a time like this it’s good to remember I can move entire trees, but only one log at a time.

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I love the look of dragonflies with those amazing double wings.

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The station at the Hesston Steam Museum, which is definitely worth a visit if you like trains.

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This fountain, besides being a spectacle in itself, makes good snacks into an extraordinary treat.

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Pretzels, apricots, plantains, sweet potato chips, dried mango, clementines, blood oranges, fresh pineapple, raspberries, strawberries and bananas. Besides being edible, what do these things have in common?

The march of progress seems less linear to me today than it once did.

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I am impressed with how well fungus managed to scale the trunk of this tree.

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I have been thinking a great deal about space in many of its forms lately.

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I am generally not a fan of candy but these citrus chews we made for Valentine’s Day are pretty yummy. I do not oppose the idea of making them again.

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