Author: John
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The Bear Who Saved Winter Solstice
Spirit of Bear is what guides Bear Naked Coffee and so we celebrate Winter Solstice beginning to plan for our adventures and coffee in 2016 The true story of how Winter Solstice was saved that snowy winter a long time ago was that a bear guided …. Well, by now the story told by BigChristmas…
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Quitting Is An Art Form
Seen on the Internet in a popular location and it matches my thoughts today Our culture sees quitting as a failure, when in fact it’s an art form — it’s what stands between us and futility, drudgery, recurring arguments and getting arrested for harassment. Please pour yourself something toasty and write your To-Quit List, topped…
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Adam Savage’s Custom Tool Storage Stands
I am moving into a new (to me) house and this means a new shop, so I was watching this after listening to the podcast on a drive down to San Luis Obispo, CA this summer. Watch it and you have an idea of one of my first projects. As discussed on a previous episode…
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The Most Important Hour of Your Life
Step 1: If possible get out into nature where you can feel the natural pace of the earth and not the hyperactive and inhumane pace of modern life. Step 2: Write down the question “What would I do if I only had a week left to live?” and take 10 minutes to write down your…
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Easy Longboard Buyer’s Guide
If you are new to the longboard scene, or just need a little help learning exactly what you need, the Easy Longboard Buyers Guide infographic from Longboard Reviews could be a life saver. This cheat sheet tells you the differences between the board styles, wheel sizes, wheel hardness, and deck length.
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Avoid Making Huge Mistakes
I like the idea, but then, it is one I have used and teach. Now the trick is to remember to use it a little more often. via Medium How to Avoid Making Huge Mistakes with Life’s Big Decisions The Mistake When my wife and I had been married for a year, we made a…