: These honest conversations with Lindsay are the absolute best. I have so much to share, there is so …
: The guilt is at its worst each night and morning.
: Grateful log for Wed, 30 Oct 2024 Forgiveness Mozzie’s strength Lindsay’s heart
: A lot of changes are coming in the near future, personal and business related. And it is all …
: Took coffee to Lindsay this evening after work, I was missing her and hoped she would say yes. We …
: I wake up with guilt, shame, regret. My shakes are back. Praying, writing another letter, praying.
: I weep on my drive “home” now. Everything has changed again, and I pray desperately that …
: Grateful log for Wed, 23 Oct 2024 Being honest Remembering Holding
: Bolted/jolted awake again, this time after only 3 hours. Hopefully tonight I can experience a full …
: shakes went away, thankfully. another heart to heart tonight. 3 hours. so much progress made, still …
: A great school day with Mozzie!
: I can feel my heart again and it is the strangest feeling.
: Email sent. Waking up yesterday has so far offered nothing but continued surprises.
: Grateful log for Mon, 21 Oct 2024 Waking up yesterday. Life is so weird. Talking with Lindsay …
: Woke up this morning, feeling like I woke up from being asleep for 10 years. Strange feeling, but …
: Grateful log for Sun, 20 Oct 2024 Mozzie had a great day yesterday Backyard fire last night with …
: 🛌 A rather chaotic (in my head) 24 hours is coming to a close. Eager for rest.
: Ok, getting this off of my chest: things change - let’s actually get back to human commerce again
: ok. bed calls. will read through this again tomorrow and probably publish. has to do with my latest …
: late( r ) night blogging = bourbon been one of those days…weeks…
: Oh Etsy. You continue to focus your “security” on the absolute wrong sellers.
: Grateful log for Wed, 16 Oct 2024 Giving in and playing Brawl Stars with Mozzie last night 💥 Up …
: Upon opening DayOne this morning 🙏 “Out of difficulties grow miracles.” — Jean de la Bruyere
: 🏈 Mozzie and I have been watching Monday Night Football on Tuesday nights.
: How’s this for personalized? Will be a gift from wife to husband, featuring the signatures of his …
: Grateful log for Tue, 15 Oct 2024 Great school day with Mozzie yesterday Making chocolate chip …
: Making chocolate chip cookies for fun. Making fish for dinner. Having some wine too. Christmas music …
: ⚡️ FLASH SALE, today only, October 14th 2024 marks 1 year of running my leather business full-time! …
: For those dying to learn more, I put together a quick walkthrough video of the sheepskin tissue …
: back of the napkin scribbles vol. 4 Perfection is over rated. Boring. Predictable. Anyone can do it …
: Love the movement captured in this photo.
: 🍺 Beer. Football. Writing a blog post.
: Ended up following me inside, went for a monitored tour, sniffing every corner from the basement up …
: Taking photos outside and look who joined me :-) Guess this counts as a Caturday post!? 🐈⬛
: Another long but good day. Delivered the Think notepad case. Made time to have two cigars while out, …
: Scratch that. Already had the machine threaded with brown so finished this. Hand-dyed flip-style …
: Late arrival to my workbench. Warming up with iterative improvements to the sheepskin tissue pouch …
: 💭 The people we meet on our dreams: actual humans out there somewhere or figments of our …
: Doesn’t take much for me to squirrel. Made a sheepskin tissue pouch.
: Finally at the bench. Warming up.
: Hanging with these two tonight.
: 🤧 Past few years of go, go, go are catching up to me. Body is forcing rest at the moment.
: ☀️ 🍵 Vitamin D and tea before round 2.
: 😴 Man. Whata day. Reading for a few minutes then some sleep!
: Working on a very custom rush job that came in this evening.
: Had some time for a cigar today!
: Quick Sunday morning addition.
: Starting a new notebook this morning (a large pitch black that fits perfectly in the large Jefferson …
: back of the napkin scribbles vol 3
: Making an extremely custom leather oven mitt.
: 📣🎉 Quick post to announce The Galileo Passport Case - available now! Website can be found at …
: Always test in dev before promoting to prod. Get yours.
: Gotta say, I’m a BIG fan of sending invoices for orders instead of the orders just coming in. …
: Final touches in progress today for the Galileo website…hoping to officially announce …
: 💪 Alright Monday - let’s do this!
: 😮💨 Bit of a strange weekend. Had a low back flair up start on Friday, became worse all day and …
: I am so incredibly grateful for the type of work I get to earn an income from. This is going to be a …
: Finished the calfskin wallet (a standard in my portfolio called The Armando). Hand dyed in …
: Finishing a calfskin wallet today.
: 👍 More coffee. Quick workbench time then shipping. Then back to the bench for several hours.
: Got the walkthrough video recorded for the Galileo passport case. Website in progress. Logo by …
: Hand-dipped (many, many times) glow in the dark bookmark tips on The Jefferson.
: ☕ Late work nights mean late starts, but that’s ok. Having the flexibility to follow creative …
: Finished the hand-dyed calfskin Galileo passport case tonight. Photos of the finished product to …
: 🎧 In the mood for some late night work.
: second look: the Galileo passport case
: I have been using the Galileo passport case since making it (which has only been a week now, I …
: Modular. Versatile. (My end-of-the-workday-quick-creative-idea-to-execution). Also, cool can. Good …
: Cutting material for three Galileo passport cases. Two will be fully assembled, one will start the …
: first look: The Galileo passport case
: Sized up slightly to fit an International Driving Permit 🚗 🗳️ Polling the audience: have this as …
: ⛈️ Thunderstorm tonight. Sleeping with the windows opened slightly.
: Grateful Log and some Wisdom for Saturday September 21, 2024 Up at 3am Yoga Coffee So in the …
: 🧘♂️ Calling it. Can’t just lay here. 3am yoga to start the day. Then diving into all the stuff my …
: 🧠 Brain activity woke me up. Can’t get back to sleep.
: Accidental selfie while taking photos of the passport case earlier today.
: ☕ Coffee round 2. Finish client work for the week. Dinner. Shower. Website/marketplace work. Sleep.
: Second prototype, perfected the sizing. This product is good to go. Name TBD, but it is a passport …
: Really liking how this passport case turned out. Will be part of the Strathmere Leather line. Also …
: State of my bag lately. Water bottle in the modular compartment off to the side, 13” MacBook Air, …
: Back to work! Have successfully not been down here since Saturday morning, which provides a fresh …
: Grateful log for Sun, 15 Sep 2024 Finalizing everything to launch the Jefferson Time with friends …
: 🥳 LAUNCHED! Introducing: The Jefferson Notebook Case (blog post announcing it). Or just dive right …
: 📹 Recording another video this morning for The Jefferson website. Finishing touches! Coming soon!
: back of the napkin scribbles vol 2
: Will have The Jefferson notebook case available soon! Recorded the walkthrough video today and …
: 💪 Finishing a large order today. Eager to get this one shipped!
: First year in a while where I’m not upgrading any of my apple hardware. I’m good with my iPhone 15 …
: After each set of leather bins I make I raise their prices. This photo has nothing to do with the …
: Set of 6 leather bins in progress: 18” x 12” x 12”. Stitching the bottoms into place next.
: Finished and shipped these beauties yesterday. All hand-dyed. Leather cigar cases and a cigar match …
: 🥱 Oh man, the crash is REAL.
: 💆 Monthly massage completed. Focus areas identified.
: Hoping to have time at the beginning of next year to work on a few ideas I have with these types of …
: Beefy. Part of the next bag I’m working on (hoping to have everything finalized soon).
: School day is done for the day! What’s new in your world?
: 🍂 48*F overnight, nice and chilly this morning. Thankful for the crisp air and the change of …
: ⛪ Sunday's have been different lately. I'm at an in-between with church, need to write about it …
: A small set. Phone sleeve and card sleeve. Hand-dyed leather, hand-stitched with a forest green …
: I’ve been doing pretty good the last week or so at reading before bed.
: This was a very fun project to work on. Challenging, new, learned a lot! Suede inside and out. …
: Pausing one, moving onto the next for a few hours.
: A few tweaks before client work.
: ☕ Eager for the day ahead! Happy Thursday!
: 😴 A late work night after spending the evening with Mozzie. Bed soon! Next two days are packed!
: This bag has been more than ideal as a daily carry for the past few weeks now. Just need to finalize …
: 🪰 All of the pesky things dealt with, time to head to the workshop!
: School day yesterday with this awesome kid ✏️👨🏫
: Hoping to add to my never-ending list of things to do to make a “Christmas Catalog” …
: Continuing to test, which is going well. Will be available for sale soon (with or without the pine …
: Been too busy lately. Good busy, but still. Need to figure out some type of quick restorative break …
: 🙃 These late night creative bursts will fade eventually, following them as long as they last.
: Giving The Jefferson as a gift later today. Have made a bunch of “unboxing inserts” as a result.
: You’ve Got Mail. Later night than anticipated but had to follow a creative burst.
: 😊 Good morning so far. Caught up on sleep. Fruit for breakfast, with coffee, of course, while …
: Made a stitched dual-layer hand-cut shoulder strap for the bag this evening. Much nicer. That and …
: Wrapping up a large order today.
: Not completely finished but was just about there at 2:30 this morning. Had to follow the creative …
: Will finish this tomorrow. This suede is a dream to work with.
: Season is definitely changing.
: Oh man, this bag turned out great! Photos to follow later today.
: 🥱 Tired but gotta keep working…desperately trying to catch up…before the Christmas retail season …
: ⏲️ 1.25 hours left of focus this afternoon. Coffee to assist.
: Mozzie is starting 5th grade today. Insane. Time is going too fast.
: 📝 Getting a few early morning words in before I can’t.
: Should wrap up this Strathmere between tonight and tomorrow morning. Wondering who will get one …
: Much better. Added the trees since I’ll be testing this particular case well into September. Looking …
: Perfecting a few things, then making pancakes for breakfast.
: ⏰ Accidentally turned my alarm off instead of snoozing it. Extra 1.5 hours of sleep. Feeling …
: Made one for the larger Field Notes. Also experimenting with a simple solution to keep the strap in …
: Have been doing some writing before bed the past few nights. Nothing organized, just getting the …
: 💤 broken record lately but this tired is really hanging around! something about this past week …
: ☕ Crashing but still some work to be done before I feel like the work week ends where it needs to. …
: ☕️ Before getting into the day.
: 🥱 Quitting while I’m ahead. Too tired to be efficient. Early bed, early rise. Everything can wait …
: 😮💨 When I am tired, when I don't get enough sleep, the state of my mental well-being low.
: Dinner Coffee Reports Laundry Leather Sleep
: Today’s shipments: leather match box (hand dyed in Spanish brown) with 100 hand-carved matches, …
: 🌹 Funeral this morning and afternoon. Did some work before and a few shipments now. Eating a dinner, …
: Accurate. Looking forward to some rest this weekend, hopefully.
: Today’s completed projects (so far). Both hand-dyed. English bridle humidified cigar tube case. …
: 💆♂️ Massage done. List of areas to work on over the next month determined.
: Continuing to enhance. Added two deerskin lace bookmarks.
: Will finish this later this evening.
: Hard to believe it is that time of year already 🎄🎅🎁
: A very simple leather pouch I put together a while ago for keeping various cables and such in one …
: Using the case with a third notebook now (added the 56-week date book from Field Notes).
: Grateful Log for Tue, 13 Aug 2024 An early start to the day Getting organized Making stuff
: 🥱 Close to 6 hours of sleep, good enough I guess. Odd bad night of sleep, not sure what triggered …
: 🙄 Eesh. A sleepless night so far. Brain is too active. Not tired but want to be sleeping.
: back of the napkin scribbles vol. 1
: 1.75 hrs of hand-dying reduced to 27 seconds.
: Late night stamping. Dye will be applied (to A LOT of projects) tomorrow.
: Saturday. Pancakes & Monopoly.
: Grateful Log for Sat, 10 Aug 2024 Made good progress this past week across many different projects …
: Grateful Log for Fri, 09 Aug 2024 Phenomenal sleep The rain So many ideas this morning
: 🌧️ Lots of rain today. Great day to focus!
: Another Strathmere bag in progress.
: Doesn’t take long for me to get carried way 🙈 Thinking these will fall into an “accessory” item of …
: ☁️ Boots on. Harry Potter playing in the background. Drinking water then switching to coffee. “Back …
: Gathering hardware for the next bag. Working title is The Franklin.
: Much better. Adjusted the size slightly. Veg-tan leather with deerskin lace. Holding two field notes …
: Logged into my Shopify site to handle some order stuff and noticed there are 2 live visitors there …
: Enjoying this. Made it quickly last night using scrap oil-tan that I’ve had for a while. Will make …
: Quick one to get the brain into gear.
: ☕ Making a quick cup of evening coffee.
: Evening plans: sketching a few ideas, publishing a new website (maybe two), cutting into some …
: Leather wrapped handlebars. Loving them.
: I do enjoy biking up here to write. This morning’s writing is almost exclusively for the next …
: Grateful Log for Tue, 06 Aug 2024 A good day with Mozzie yesterday despite being in and out of work …
: Grateful Log for Mon, 05 Aug 2024 An excellent people day yesterday A new week! Bike handlebars …
: Grateful Log for Sun, 04 Aug 2024 A solid night of rest A never end stream of ideas Listening to my …
: When I take the time to watch a movie, actually sit and watch, I find myself pausing it to take …
: Grateful Log for Sat, 03 Aug 2024 Catching up with a close friend last night Work week ended well …
: One guess as to what these will be wrapped with next…
: ✨ Making something new today, which is always amazing!
: Grateful Log for Fri, 02 Aug 2024 Meeting with customers face-to-face Leaning into the inspiration …
: Delivered the leather bag and leather coasters to my customer just now. He’s pretty excited to put …
: Grateful Log for Thu, 01 Aug 2024 New month Great sleep Biking to write
: Another Strathmere leather weekend bag out in the wild, complete with my client’s logo on the top …
: Grateful Log for Wed, 31 Jul 2024 Faith Trust Creativity
: 🎧 Focused today. More Harry Potter movies on in the background. Brain is funny how those movies just …
: The rest of my day is focused on making my client’s Strathmere leather weekend bag. Excited to get …
: Grateful Log for Tuesday July 30, 2024 Working with Mozzie to establish and own a morning routine …
: Hardware for two leather bags I’ll be making this week.
: ⏳ Switching a bunch of things up. Time to go back to the way some things used to be done. Easy is …
: Grateful Log for Monday July 29, 2024 A good time having family over yesterday for lunch Nice pool …
: Uh. Wow. Just cancelled a bunch of monthly stuff that I don’t actually need…amazing how …
: Grateful Log for Sunday July 28, 2024 The fresh mindset this morning. A sense of clarity I haven’t …
: A quick leather project I made yesterday today to give as a birthday gift to my brother. Have added …
: 🌱 Woke up with a fresh mindset, shaking off one that had settled in for years.
: ⌨️ Need to write but the words seem stuck.
: 🍳 A nice start, now some work.
: Grateful Log for Saturday July 27, 2024 Good sleep Breakfast out with my dad, uncles, and Mozzie …
: 🕸️ Spider Man: Homecoming tonight with popcorn 📼 🍿
: 🗒️ Day planned. Full Friday ahead!
: Grateful Log for Friday July 26, 2024 Met with a client yesterday, face to face is always good to …
: Now Available: Ocean Front, leather bag by yours truly. Thanks to everyone who watched up to this …
: 📹 Finishing touches on the walkthrough video of the Ocean Front bag...once I have it on the website …
: Some purse “repair” action this morning.
: 🔮 Harry Potter on in the background while working this morning.
: My third indoor plant to keep alive :-)
: ☕ Have been hitting an early afternoon crash the last few days. Coffee is needed. Need some positive …
: Grateful Log for Wednesday July 24, 2024 Today is the day I’m officially “launching” the ocean …
: 😶🌫️ Quiet today. Stuck to myself even when around family this evening, my natural reaction when …
: Email me to purchase. (Feedback appreciated!)
: Grateful Log for Tuesday July 23, 2024 today is indeed a new day, it is not yesterday out for a …
: 🥱 up an hour before my alarm. late to bed as-well. nice start to the day though: walk, coffee, some …
: 😴 bed for now. tomorrow is a new day.
: 😑 Man. today ended terribly.
: Grateful Log for Monday July 22, 2024 Watched National Treasure 2 with Mozzie last night. A new …
: Oof. Overwhelming anxiety out of nowhere.
: 🏊 A bit stalled with what to do next today. Heading to the pool, despite the cloud coverage, for a …
: Grateful Log for Saturday July 20, 2024 All of the ideas I’ve been having lately, most of which …
: 💡 An idea I had woke me up 30 minutes before my alarm. Brain has been in a heavy creation cycle …
: Slower and more work on my end, but this feels like the right way to handle this part. Will also …
: A few shots of the Ocean Front leather bag with yours truly as the model :-)
: Strathmere Leather site is up, dead simple. Just a way to hopefully better organize and communicate …
: Much quicker. This one will be live soon. Creating a bit of a brand around Strathmere Leather, with …
: Grateful Log for Friday July 19, 2024 Time at the pool this week: I sit there, soak up the sun, …
: Completed these two leather cigar cases yesterday. Hand-dyed in a custom dye blend that I mix for …
: I know enough to be dangerous. Using Jekyll and Github Pages for several websites at the moment and …
: A quick preview on mobile before calling it a day. https://theoceanfrontbag.com. More tweaks to make …
: have the photos selected for the Ocean Front website…now to place them…
: 💆♂️ Massage done. Everything back where it needs to be.
: Will be adding photos later today.
: ✅ ok, just a wall of text for now, but have the site published for those that would like to do some …
: 💻 Working on a dedicated website for the new Ocean Front bag in the Strathmere Leather product line. …
: Grateful Log for Tuesday July 16, 2024 Quick bike ride to this morning’s writing spot 8 hours of …
: Grateful Log for Monday July 15, 2024 Great weekend with Mozzie Successfully and fully …
: Grateful Log for Saturday July 13, 2024 Friends over last night, good time catching up Almost ended …
: Grateful Log for Thursday July 11, 2024 Yesterday’s productivity Not worried about pleasing or …
: Grateful Log for Wednesday July 10, 2024 Another successful extraction from my brain and into …
: Finally get a chance to flip this thing right side out! Excited!
: Another extremely enjoyable project to get out of my head, onto paper, and made in the real world. …
: Creating new things, that’s what I love to do.
: The next product in The Strathmere line is going to be called Ocean Front.
: Grateful Log for Monday July 8, 2024 Great pool day yesterday More great sleep A new week
: interactions I walked into the lake house weighed down with bags. Everyone ooo’d and …
: Grateful Log for Sunday July 7, 2024 A great time with Mozzie at the lake yesterday Still had time …
: Grateful Log for Saturday July 6, 2024 Wrist is getting better Design for the next bag in the …
: Grateful Log for Friday July 5, 2024 A good 4th yesterday. A healthy mix of work during the front …
: An original. Cleaned and conditioned with saddle soap yesterday, so it is feeling extra smooth now. …
: Happy with how the leather stamps have been turning out lately.
: Grateful Log for Thursday July 4, 2024 🇺🇸 Intentional time for the pool after a solid day of work A …
: I don’t do much in the way of “features” when it comes to my bag designs but, what are your …
: Work day is done, pool time!
: Speaking of The Strathmere, I had to get rid of the 25% off on my site since I submitted my catalog …
: Will be making a pool bag in the likeness of The Strathmere. It’ll essentially be the same, but more …
: Grateful Log for Wednesday July 3, 2024 That grilled chicken I made last night for dinner Another …
: Grateful Log for Tuesday July 2, 2024 Finished setting up my wholesale leather catalog on Faire. …
: Excited to announce that I’ve partnered with Faire to sell my wholesale leather catalog …
: Grateful Log for Monday July 1, 2024 Great pool day yesterday Went to bed early last night A new …
: Grateful Log for Sunday June 30, 2024 Quick purse design (and assembly) for yesterday’s birthday …
: You guys 😍 birthday gift for my niece, she turns 3 this coming week.
: Grateful Log for Saturday June 29, 2024 Mozzie had an excellent two-weeks of theater camp Their …
: Cleaning up from a successful show.
: Happy with how this Spanish dye turned out! My most popular leather cigar case size.
: 📆 Schedule the last few days has been absolutely bonkers.
: Grateful Log for Wednesday June 26, 2024 Writing outside in the morning, partially in the shade of …
: Two hours late but I made it!
: Another leather bin complete.
: The tide has changed with Etsy. May write about it more later.
: Grateful Log for Monday June 24, 2024 Morning sunshine Morning routines Morning coffee
: The AC went out at her house and she’s not 100% as it is, so Lucy is with me for a little while :-) …
: Have unplanned time today for some deep thinking. Taking stock of where I am, where I want to be …
: Grateful Log for Sunday June 23, 2024 Time away from work, the clarity it provides. Remembering …
: Will be here all Summer. So happy with how this turned out!
: Grateful Log for Saturday June 22, 2024 A successful first time hosting friends The patio furniture …
: Trying to get better at solid work boundaries. Physical boundaries, now that I have space, & …
: 🥚 The past three days I have had breakfast before 9am. Progress. Even more impressive is that I have …
: 🤔 Trying to figure out the best placement for this set of table and chairs I got for the …
: 🧘♂️ Today is Friday! What a week!
: Pool schedule has to shift today. Will go down at noon, shower and then get back into work before …
: Disconnected for a bit this afternoon ✌️ Summer schedule is to quit work at 3, pool from 3:30 to 5. …
: Give grace to others and be kind. And do the same for yourself while at it.
: Post-massage headache. Must have worked something out.
: 🏡 Coming back to a clean house is never going to get old.
: Ok, more coffee. Putting a few boxes away. Handling a few nagging tasks. And then I just might get a …
: Looks like the email successfully landed in inboxes. And the unsubscribe button seems to be working …
: Email finally scheduled to get out to those who signed up here re the Strathmere. Thanks for your …
: Designed, made, and shipped (via FedEx overnight to my customer’s hotel) two of these very …
: First evening since moving out of the apartment and into the townhouse (tomorrow marks the first …
: The Strathmere, also makes for a phenomenal pool bag ☀️⛱️😎 Email going out to the list tonight, …
: 🌞 Taking the next 24 hours off. NO WORK!
: Leather cigar cases finished and shipped today. Realistically making more tonight to stay ahead of …
: 😮💨 Desperately need to hire part-time help.
: An absolutely phenomenal event last night at the Hilton in Harrisburg! Sold a Strathmere, a bunch of …
: Sold a Strathmere leather weekend bag last night at the Hilton Harrisburg event! Will be sending an …
: ☕ Today is going to be insane. Wrapping up final items for the event I'm attending this evening as a …
: Congrats to @stupendousman for winning the limited edition Micro.blog leather coaster set @camp door …
: Grateful log for Tue, 11 Jun 2024 Blueberry muffin for breakfast Quiet walks in a quiet …
: 🎦 Catching up on WWDC. Gotta say, tired of these overly produced keynotes. Bring back the stage!
: 🏎️ Sheesh! What a Monday so far! Hit the ground running at 7am. Breaking now for food.
: This was fun: a trip down memory lane and introduced Mozzie to physical media.
: 👍 Work done. Orders shipped. Groceries put away. Cigar and a drink now (while unpacking some deck …
: Pretty sure this is a wrist sprain. Terrible timing with the event I have coming up this Wednesday …
: 😩 One of these weeks, when it gets close to 5pm on a Friday, I'm going to lean back, admire my …
: Eh. Was a matter of time with all of the heavy lifting I’ve done recently with the move: tweaked my …
: Finished. 100% veg-tan sheepskin notebook/calendar case. Hand-painted purple edges. Notebook shown …
: Custom calendar case in progress.
: Office setup for the most part. Still plenty to do but it is good enoughh for now. Time for a walk!
: ☔ Steady rain for an hour or so, setting up my office and will walk later.
: 🛌 To bed! At a semi-decent time!
: Grateful log for Sun, 02 Jun 2024 Good cigar crawl event yesterday A few business prospects from …
: Tomorrow is full of catching up on work/orders. Tuesday I’m planning to do my monthly review …
: ☕ Need. More. Coffee. Hotel coffee is the absolute worst 😂 eager to get back to my French press!
: There’s easy and there’s living.
: Yesterday was a full day of 7am-2am cigar shops in and around Pittsburgh. Today is the return trip …
: Grateful log for Sat, 01 Jun 2024 Safe trip out to Pittsburgh Didn’t forget to pack anything Coffee …
: On the road for the weekend.
: 🔑 Apartment keys, mailbox key, fob, and garage parking decal returned to the office. Final clean …
: 👁️ My lower left eyelid been twitching for a few weeks now…stress manifesting itself.
: 🌅 I’ve got quality of life issues that I need to address sooner than later with my work. I now have …
: 🍽️ Long work night ahead of me. Early start planned for tomorrow. Leaving for an event in Pittsburgh …
: The box ✌️ Just a few lingering items to get. Need to shift into work though. Will come back for the …
: ⌨️ Looking forward to things settling into the new normal soon. Moving is always very jolting, and …
: 🧹 Final move out from the apartment this morning.
: 🥺 Had to cut out from Mozzie and Lindsay before Mozzie went to bed tonight. Out of the norm. Have to …
: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - press release for The Strathmere Leather Weekend Bag :-)
: Will be sending out an email with a few leather related items later today. There’s a form on …
: 🔥🪿 A fun thing Mozzie and I are working on together: FireBreathingStickers.com
: Getting ready to ship ahead for an event.
: A better shot of the finished hand-painted leather coaster with my client’s logo. I’m …
: Another beauty. Limited run of 4 cases using this leather.
: Started working immediately after my morning walk earlier this morning. Another late work night last …
: First order made and shipped from the new shop.
: Getting my leather sewing machine put back together in the new shop. Still a major chaotic mess in …
: Have lost all useful light for the finishing touches, but working on some hand-painted-very-custom …
: Grateful log for Thu, 23 May 2024 Good sleep Out for a walk despite the smart devices threatening …
: 🛏️ One thing I’ve been good at so far in the new place is a healthy bed time. With work so out of …
: 💬 Messages handled. Whittling matches outside in the sun now. Then handling emails.
: Grateful log for Wed, 22 May 2024 The sleep I’ve been getting since moving Dinner out on the deck …
: 😁 YOU GUYS. I have been sleep SO good since moving...so good that I'm wondering if I've slept at all …
: Grateful Logs… Tuesday May 21, 2024 Not living in a box anymore! Walking through …
: 🌞 Sitting on my deck in full sun, writing away! Previously I'd only have about an hour left of full …
: ✅ Good day…still not quite back into my routines. Need to get things settled personally and for my …
: 👍 Just a few things remaining at the apartment at this point, I'll get them later today. Being back …
: 😴 2am again. Time for bed. Successful first official moving day. Finished the day with assembling …
: ☕ Up and moving! Coffee first then loading up a few more things before finding some food.
: 💨 Van filled with boxes, will run it all over tomorrow. Next few days are going to be wild. Marking …
: 📦 making and packing boxes, throwing stuff in, loading up my dad's van (thanks Dad!), and hopefully …
: ☕ Second round of coffee. Final leather dye work in this studio apartment, final photos as-well.
: Grateful log for Thu, 16 May 2024 Full sun and blue sky Tonight will be my last night in the …
: Grateful log for Wed, 15 May 2024 Game night last night (Mozzie is currently obsessed with playing …
: ☔ Oh hey look, day onebajillion of rain and zero sun! Spring weather is out there somewhere...and …
: The Strathmere leather weekend will be available for sale this week. I’ll be launching with a …
: 🌧️ Rainy afternoon. Chipping away at all sorts of things, all will finish by Thursday. Coffee.
: Grateful log for Tue, 14 May 2024 Full night of rest Couch assembled at the townhouse A clear path …
: Day reorganized, some things moved to tomorrow. Power nap now, then coffee and knocking out a …
: 😪 That earlier than planned alarm is catching up to me already. Afternoon crash is real. A nap is …
: I’ve all but stopped wearing my Apple Watch, only putting it on when …
: Will make a few limited edition leather cigar cases with this beauty.
: Grateful log for Mon, 13 May 2024 The sleep I was able to get Early start to the day (Raining …
: ☕ Alright. Calling it. Making coffee.
: 🥱 Jolted awake at 5:15 by the garbage truck banging dumpsters around, mind immediately started …
: Been a while: some catching up on life, The Strathmere, and so on
: Part of my job can also include constructing custom shipping boxes. 7 leather bins between the two …
: Leather bins complete. Time to ship!
: Grateful Log for Thu, 09 May 2024 Have been sleeping good lately Have also been on a very good …
: Time to stitch the bottom for each bin. They are lovely but I’m ready to get these shipped!
: Hoping to have a chance this weekend (or sooner) to post an update to cwa.omg.lol. May so far has …
: Grateful Log for Wed, 08 May 2024 The townhouse move continues to progress well, taking a few boxes …
: Fixed the flat! Took some learning to get the back tire off but now know exactly how to do so …
: Working on some event swag. More to come, need to chip away at this order.
: ⌛ Trying to do too much since 1986.
: ⛅ I went to bed talking myself out of 7 hrs of sleep so I could get a head start on a full day. I …
: And now, turn 40 panels into 8 12x12x12 leather bins 😊
: Another leather cigar case with cigar tubes, these are humidified tubes for optimal cigar storage …
: Working on the final details of things before making The Strathmere leather weekend bag available …
: Finally finished the video that shows off The Strathmere leather weekend bag. Exporting now and will …
: 🥃 just a few more quick things I want to get in before calling it a day. small pour of bourbon while …
: Made a Bible cover for a customer, will give it to her tomorrow in church. While at it, made a …
: 📦 Getting the key to the townhouse today and will start moving stuff over. Very ready but not. …
: Have had too many ideas lately.
: Working on a batch of leather coasters for a restaurant in Georgia.
: Hand dyed walnut leather cigar case, with cigar tubes, and matching leather coasters.
: 🚴♂️ Finished writing and noticed my back tire was deflated. Awesome. And my flat kit wasn’t packed …
: This morning’s writing spot.
: Need to go through these at some point.
: 😮💨 Funeral was today for Lindsay's grandmother. I have a lot of memories with her from my time with …
: A wider shot showing where the Series and bag number will be affixed on each Strathmere bag.
: Series I - #00. Each Strathmere bag will be numbered, limited annual runs. Each year a new Series.
: 💆♂️ Massage complete, everything back where it should be. We are going to try moving to every 3 …
: Landing page in progress. Hoping to finish it soon.
: Another thought I’ve had lately is to do limited runs of various products, or at least only …
: I’m always inclined, but rarely do it, to make a nice and simple landing page for some of my …
: 🎥 Working on a video for The Strathmere leather weekend bag.
: 😶 Just wrote for 3 hours. Getting back to reality is tough so far, even though the time away was so …
: Still quite blown away by this bag.
: I’m not sure what to write - this is so personal
: Finished the weekend bag, calling it “The Strathmere”. Turned out amazing, if I may say so. Photos …
: Customer work for the day is done. Dinner consumed. Kitchen cleaned up. Just one more thing to do …
: ⌨️ Looking forward to writing/blogging later today or tomorrow, brain is still a bit foggy from the …
: 🗺️ Rest of the day mapped out, should be able to get everything in...fingers crossed. Will be a late …
: 🥪 Food consumed. What's next?
: 🥚 I'll eat eventually this morning.
: May finally have time today to work on this weekend bag.
: 🥴 Very disoriented by the week so far. Trying my best to keep my head above water. Lots of good, but …
: Small batch leather dye, my own blend.
: 👨🎨 Evening leather dye session getting started. Step 1: make room to lay out everything for drying …
: 🍺 Alright. Resolved that hands-on leather work is not meant to be for today. Will need to do some …
: ⛔ Day is not going to plan, but that's ok. Will just shift accordingly. Is what it is.
: The handles cut into the ends of each leather bin are marked and cut by hand. I could have a die …
: ⏱️ Getting my timesheet up to date for the day then prepping for a large leather dye job.
: Once I move I’d like to add more physical media [back] into my life (records, photo albums, …
: ☕ Making more coffee then need to run a quick errand.
: 🌞 Welcoming the fresh week and eager to dive in! Lots of awesome stuff will happen this week!
: I’m looking forward to empty space
: 😶🌫️ Feeling overwhelmed by all the ideas, the things, what I want to do, what needs to be done. …
: Prototype 1c - suede cigar case. A success! I’ll use this one as my case. The final version for my …
: 35 total panels marked and cut and ready to be dyed. Will be transformed into 7 12x12x12 leather …
: So far pretty happy with this.
: Bought a pair of scissors a while ago to use for this suede and now can’t find them…not many places …
: ✅ Alright. Supply run done, restocked. Errands complete. Lunch consumed. Time to dig into this …
: ☕ Can tell already, today is going to be a heavy coffee day.
: 🛍️ Going with the flow this morning. Ran out of material that I thought I had on hand, and so will …
: Have really been enjoying this pen and notebook case…eager to make more in this particular space.
: 🎥 Eh, The Godfather Pt. II instead, just for a little.
: 💭 When I write down that I need to "work" on a thing, a client project in particular, sometimes that …
: Laying stuff out for tomorrow, planning, making notes. Will be working with suede.
: 🎬 Started watching Argyle, 40 minutes into it. Enjoying it and liking the story so far. More work …
: Grateful log for Thu, 18 Apr 2024 A full two days ahead for very focused deep work. Starting the …
: 🏁 sat down to do some work and immediately forgot what I wanted to work on...taking that as a sign. …
: Grateful log for Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:26:36 -0400 Slept great last night, didn’t wake up once from …
: A few things I’ve wanted lately
: I have a lot to share, a lot to write about.
: Grateful log for Sun, 14 Apr 2024 Great sleep last night Had time yesterday to chip away at the new …
: 📽️ Godfather on while wrapping up the day.
: 🍜 Wine and Chinese for dinner tonight.
: Restocking a few oven mitts at the farmers market.
: Grateful log for Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:57:52 -0400 Slept great! Attended a local non-profit’s fund …
: 😬 …gonna be making more coffee.
: Some more photos of the cigar case I finished yesterday. This one was a custom request, and a design …
: Grateful log for Thu, 11 Apr 2024 Recognizing words said that could put me into a spiral and not …
: 🍷 made it to the end of the day, and successfully too!
: 💆♂️ Back from my bi-weekly deep tissue massage. Muscles are back to where they need to be. Feeling …
: Much better. Now to make the rest of the case. Need to eat first though.
: 👍 Ok Wednesday, let's see what we can do today!
: Grateful log for Wed, 10 Apr 2024 Early morning light Staying cool under pressure Sticking with …
: Lately I have been taking my Apple Watch off and leaving it off. There is a certain weight to it, …
: Back to square one in the morning on the enhanced accessory pocket design. Moving towards more …
: Boxy t-shirts. Working up a new pocket design for my popular leather cigar cases. Will allow for the …
: 🤔 Day so far is weird. Really weird. Poured a second cup of coffee and never drank it. Forgot about …
: Grateful log for Tue, 09 Apr 2024 Good conversation with Lindsay. Great dinner last night. Warm …
: Sweet. New business cards are ready 👍
: ☕ yep, right on time. need that pickup.
: 💻 So far have gone for a walk, wrote a bunch of words, ate breakfast, had a good lunch, showered, …
: Who knew this eclipse thing would be a marketing day of its own. Yuck.
: Grateful log for Mon, 08 Apr 2024 Successfully avoided work all day yesterday. Getting in my own …
: 😟 Alright...mapping out the week, noting things to be done, identifying what is missing and what I …
: 🚶♂️ A walk to start this Sunday. Forecast is looking pretty awesome for the next few days, maybe …
: Last one for this series for now. Floral printed veg-tan sheepskin leather cigar case, hand-dyed …
: Hand-painted edges on this one.
: Will be available soon, more color options in progress. Hand-dyed leather bracelet with solid brass …
: Another dye job, this one in Spanish Brown.
: Complete this sentence: When in doubt…
: 🛑 when there is too much swirling around in my head, when I'm not sure what to do, what to work on, …
: Friday night. Still some work to do, but first…
: ☕ Coffee consumption lately has been…a lot.
: The final item in-progress for this series of products. Floral cigar case, 100% veg-tan sheepskin. …
: Grateful log for Fri, 05 Apr 2024 Following rabbit holes… …that still relate directly to high-level …
: Quick poll: what is your preferred notebook size? Pocket, A5, B5, etc.
: ☁️ Cloudy all day today, maybe some rain later. All good, plenty to work on today!
: Will be wrapping up the initial set of items using this beautiful printed veg-tan sheepskin leather …
: Another pretty spectacular leather dye job (and leather cigar case), if I may say so.
: 🍜 Thinking Chinese and wine for dinner.
: Mozzie’s idea in the real world, quite swanky! Showed him and his response was: Yes! I did it! I’m …
: Grateful log for Thu, 04 Apr 2024 The rain has stopped, the sun is shining! Listening to The …
: Clouds rolled in but no rain (yet). Felt great to get out for a walk!
: 🌞 The sun is shining! Not a cloud in the sky! Heading out for a walk :-)
: small list of things passing through my brain re my upcoming move
: 🍷 Looking forward to a glass of wine this evening!
: 😋 More deep focus today. Making me hungry.
: ☕ Lots of rain = lots of coffee
: Grateful log for Wed, 03 Apr 2024 4.5 hours of uninterrupted work yesterday. Entering DEEP focus. …
: 😕 Feeling slightly out of touch.
: 🤔 Finding it quite difficult to focus on any one thought this morning.
: Grateful log for Tue, 02 Apr 2024 Living faith Sleeping well Unrelenting determination
: 😊 Satisfied with the day and what I was able to accomplish!
: Finished assembly of this leather bin. Next I need to build a box big enough to ship it in. First …
: ☔ Rain will be falling for the next few days. April showers bring May flowers. Makes for very …
: Grateful log for Mon, 01 Apr 2024 A very nice Easter dinner (photo below). A new week and a new …
: Grateful log for Sun, 31 Mar 2024 A day of rest Sacrifice, Salvation Knowing the how and why of …
: 😀 Ver full day today, all very good. Eager for rest and an early rise!
: The dark brown color on this hand-dyed leather cigar case 😍 perfection. Or pretty close to it.
: Assembly in progress: a 36”L x 18”W x 9”H leather bin hand dyed in lovely Chocolate. The sides are …
: 🪴 Working on an "action plan" of sorts.
: Grateful log for Sat, 30 Mar 2024 A good school day with Mozzie yesterday. It was our last, but he …
: Grateful log for Fri, 29 Mar 2024 Up mostly successfully at 4:30, snoozed once so technically 4:38. …
: 🥱 Oof. Time to start the day.
: 📽️ West Wing on while working. Some shows just never age. Always perfect.
: 😶🌫️ Good day up to this point, making progress on all fronts, but head is beginning to feel cloudy …
: Grateful log for Thu, 28 Mar 2024 Today is the day I inform the property manager of my building …
: Prototype 1b in progress. Just a few tweaks to make from yesterday’s prototype (1a).
: Grateful log for Wed, 27 Mar 2024 Chirping birds woke me up this morning. Custom projects - they …
: 🤫 Things have been quiet lately. Calm before the storm?
: ⏰ Early day tomorrow, need to save writing for later, rest is needed so that tomorrow is a success.
: Custom order prototype mode today (aka shitty first draft).
: 👍 List for the day seems to be pretty realistic (i.e. short), which means I just might cross most of …
: Grateful log for Tue, 26 Mar 2024 A great time making dinner and then sitting down for dinner last …
: ☺️ I love how exhausting a full day is! Sleep at the end of such a day is a sweet reward.
: Grateful log for Mon, 25 Mar 2024 Excellent sleep Dinners planned for the week A new week I love …
: Grateful log for Sun, 24 Mar 2024 happening upon solutions the longer days and evening walks …
: 🥱 Oof. The Sunday afternoon crash is real.
: 🍷 Good wine. Writing a letter I've been putting off for too long.
: Sampling the Easter dinner wine, if I must 🙂
: Grateful log for Sat, 23 Mar 2024 Full night of sleep 😌 Being realistic…occasionally 🤪 Getting …
: 🧘♂️ Accepting things for what they are this morning. I am human. I have limits. Only so much can be …
: 🛌 Ok. Now to sleep. Full morning awaits.
: When I don’t quite want to call it quits on a Friday night…I start new stuff.
: 🙄 I always make things such a project. It is fun, following the ideas as they morph, but also - will …
: Grateful log for Fri, 22 Mar 2024 Long but productive day yesterday Creative work Having, tracking, …
: Dye work this morning. Gotta run!
: 😴 Oof. Long workday. Time for rest now before an early start in several hours.
: Get to do some axe work today!
: 🤩 Feeling great, positive, and optimistic! Amazing what a solid night of rest will do!
: Grateful log for Thu, 21 Mar 2024 In-person meetings Phone calls Hearing birds sing their song …
: 🥴 Feeling overwhelmed. Seems like many different and unrelated things are coming to decision points …
: ☎️ Phone calls are the best (the non-spam ones).
: Coming soon, a simple follow up to my current leather fountain pen case. This one is designed for a …
: Grateful log for Wed, 20 Mar 2024 Remembering who the heck I am My daily journaling practice Sun is …
: Grateful log for Tue, 19 Mar 2024 Excellent sleep. Played uno with Mozzie last night. Brain is all …
: 😴 Sleep is going to be amazing tonight, I hope!
: Grateful log for Mon, 18 Mar 2024 A good weekend with Mozzie Outdoor activities being a bit more …
: Star, a beautiful St. Bernard puppy.
: Grateful log for Sun, 17 Mar 2024 Up at 6am today, thanks to going to sleep when I was tired last …
: Fresh batch of these leather oven mitts heading to the farmers market tomorrow.
: Grateful log for Fri, 15 Mar 2024 Short bike ride yesterday, first of the year, first of many more …
: Man. Not sure what’s going on today. Trying to look at it as “challenging” instead …
: 🚶 Getting out for a walk before it doesn't happen!
: Feeling: Lonely. And a bit vulnerable by sharing this. I’m pretty much an open book about …
: Grateful log for Wed, 13 Mar 2024 No screens after dinner was a success! Will be selling my leather …
: 🖥️ I need a day, a full uninterrupted day, to sit with my leather website and just page through the …
: Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes!
: Grateful log for Tue, 12 Mar 2024 A nice birthday day yesterday. 67 days until I move out of this …
: Grateful log for Mon, 11 Mar 2024 🥳 38 today United front (re parenting) Good progress on the …
: Think I may begin designing my take on a duffle bag soon. Have ideas beginning to bounce around my …
: Grateful log for Sun, 10 Mar 2024 Part of the clock movement dance we do was today, which means …
: 📝 Back to using iA Writer for, well, writing. Not sure why I ever stopped. The file management, or …
: 😴 ...and now, time for rest.
: Some late nights are for tinkering.
: Grateful log for Sat, 09 Mar 2024 Feeling rested Mozzie seems to have kicked whatever had hold of …
: Went to bed earlier than usual planning to get up early to do writing on a new project. Either my …
: Grateful log for Fri, 08 Mar 2024 With Mozzie all day today Started on the new workbench last night …
: 🌪️ Brain is a tornado so far today. Writing as quickly as I can to capture everything.
: Grateful log for Mon, 04 Mar 2024 Outside in the sun for 2 hours yesterday. My past-self writing …
: To feel as though, even if just for a moment, that I am operating and living in harmony. I am …
: Temps are nice enough, even in the shade, to do my writing routines outside.
: Rare moment for me these days.
: Quick Sunday project, working on a more refined variation of the leather fountain pen cases I sell.
: 🐌 Saturdays are for slow starts. Raining outside. Coffee, writing, and will be making pancakes …
: ⌛ Working a bit more tonight so I won’t have as much to do tomorrow.
: 🧠 So deep into my mind today, which is annoying, depressing, and highly unproductive! Hoping some …
: 🍚 Making an early dinner, then back to work.
: Grateful log for Wed, 28 Feb 2024 Being able to put into words what and how I am feeling. (More …
: ⛈️ Thunderstorm this morning. Strange for this time of year, I dig it!
: Have had time recently to think about through branding and such. Iterated a bunch and happy with how …
: 🥃 Brain is too scattered to be productive. Cleaning up. Laundry. Writing. Bourbon.
: Lovely leather match pouch hand-dyed in green. Hand-stitched with black thread. Solid brass …
: Grateful log for Mon, 26 Feb 2024 Mozzie and Lindsay arrived safely in Florida Have Lucy for the …
: Every time I make something with this royal blue leather dye 😍
: Grateful log for Sat, 24 Feb 2024 List is coming together for the furniture to build, first up is a …
: Grateful log for Fri, 23 Feb 2024 Beard is gone, for now. School day with Mozzie. Hit 30,000 miles …
: Beard shaved off. Immediately 10 years younger.
: Grateful Log for Thu, 22 Feb 2024 Very restful sleep. Cleaned my desk yesterday, removing dust and …
: Grateful log for Wed, 21 Feb 2024 The pull to write again. Pure motives (related to above but also …
: Unless my barber talks me out of it tomorrow, I’m set on getting rid of the beard. Started …
: Grateful log for Tue, 20 Feb 2024 Massage yesterday - after a full year with her, close to 24 …
: Grateful log for Mon, 19 Feb 2024 Time this weekend for Mozzie and I to pick out the furniture we …
: Now that my future housing 99% confirmed, I am feeling extremely claustrophobic in my studio …
: Grateful log for Thu, 15 Feb 2024 Planning backwards. Massage today!! 107 days until I move out of …
: Grateful log for Wed, 14 Feb 2024 I am almost ahead on orders. Progress is progress, even if slower …
: Grateful log for Mon, 12 Feb 2024 Plans for the next few months are coming into focus. Time …
: The back pain from two weeks ago returned yesterday when I woke up. Had a week break from the pain …
: Grateful log for Thu, 08 Feb 2024 Having a list to pick from Remembering The challenge
: Grateful log for Wed, 07 Feb 2024 Explosion of ideas this morning. Just about caught up on sleep. …
: Grateful log for Tue, 06 Feb 2024 Organizing work Home made pizza and cheese fries for dinner last …
: Grateful log for Mon, 05 Feb 2024 Light at the end of the tunnel for the time remaining in my …
: 🧘♂️ A feeling of peace and calm, that everything is ok, questions will be answered when they are …
: 🥞 Back from a walk to the coffee shop with Mozzie. Now time for pancakes!
: ⏰ Still fighting through back pain that keeps me up most of the night. One positive to this is that …
: 🌝 Work night. Dinner soon. West Wing in the background.
: Grateful log for Tue, 30 Jan 2024 Back and leg pain that tortured me for 24 hours seems to have …
: Grateful log for Mon, 29 Jan 2024 A fresh week Mozzie discovering his creative interests Morning …
: Grateful log for Fri, 26 Jan 2024 Another custom project sent out Progress, one day at a time …
: Grateful log for Thu, 25 Jan 2024 Full night of sleep Walking in the rain Color
: 😫 4.5 hours of sleep. Definitely not in a very good frame of mind so far today...taking a few walks …
: Ice is just about completely melted from the Susquehanna river.
: 3am trips to the post office. Material for a chapter in a future book.
: ☕ Working through some computer-based tasks this morning, giving the sun a bit more time to rise …
: Putting another pause on new orders so that I can catch up on the post-Christmas influx. Beginning …
: Grateful log for Mon, 22 Jan 2024 A new week A great weekend with Mozzie Feeling hopeful
: 🏠 Planning to move in a few months, not buying for several reasons, most important being that I'm …
: From this afternoon’s walk, the John Harris Mansion.
: Grateful log for Sun, 21 Jan 2024 Morning walk with Mozzie Football season is almost over (enjoy it …
: Enjoyable watching the Packers game tonight. Close game, just not meant to be. Hopefully more …
: Grateful log for Sat, 20 Jan 2024 Time this morning to get some lingering tasks accomplished …
: I have recently been desiring more of a personal life, where work is not such a significant majority …
: 🧠 It never ceases to amaze me at how much self-confidence/esteem can fluctuate. Some mornings I wake …
: Printed sheepskin oven mitts - coming soon!
: Grateful log for Fri, 19 Jan 2024 Walking to the coffee shop for my morning cup Dinner with my …
: 😴 Was planning to chip away at a few things tonight but am too tired. Listening to the nudge of my …
: Oh man. This leather cigar set turned out better than I imagined it would! (If I may say so…)
: Not something I do very often, but 🙂 I just made a fresh batch of tan leather pen cases (good for …
: ⚡ Brain is moving faster than I can write this morning. Lots of scribbles.
: Grateful log for Thu, 18 Jan 2024 Making a plan Realistic personal expectations (constant work in …
: Grateful log for Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 Cold air Next steps established Reminders
: Grateful log for Tuesday, Jan. 16 2024 Watching football with Mozzie Walk in the snow this morning …
: 🏈 Quitting work early, heading over to watch the rescheduled Steelers vs. Bills game with Mozzie.
: Grateful log for Monday Jan. 15, 2024 The quiet in the air before it snows Packers won! Making new …
: Grateful log for Sunday Jan. 14, 2024 Reading before bed Great sleep Solving problems in my dreams …
: Grateful log for Saturday Jan. 13, 2024 New ink in my Monteverde So. Many. Ideas. Mozzie is over
: ✍️ The day did not go as planned and I'm too spent to shift into what I originally wanted to have …
: Grateful log for Friday Jan. 12, 2024 End of the week Morning walks Hot coffee
: Grateful log for Thursday Jan. 11, 2024 Remembering 30 min. of silent reading as a family to end …
: 🍸 I do make a good manhattan, if I may say so. Been a while. Still got it, and never disappoints.
: Grateful Log for Wed, 10 Jan 2024 The continual flow of ideas Starting a new notebook (never gets …
: Grateful Log for Tue, 09 Jan 2024 Continuing to catch up on sleep successfully. Not rushing the …
: 🥃 There are some tasks that just seem to naturally occur after hours. Accepting that and working …
: Grateful Log for Mon, 08 Jan 2024 Packers won Shoveling snow with Mozzie Phenomenal sleep
: Grateful Log for Sun, 07 Jan 2024 Snowed in last night Good night of sleep Playing in the snow with …
: Grateful Log for Sat, 06 Jan 2024 Snowing Seem to be recovering, ever so slowly, from December …
: 🧶 A learning project to get used to circular needles, tea, and watching The Family Plan.
: Grateful Log for Fri, 05 Jan 2024 Sleeping with a window open Starting a new knitting project So …
: Grateful Log for Thu, 04 Jan 2024 Good evening with Mozzie Fresh haircut A slower work pace
: Grateful Log for Wed, 03 Jan 2024 Getting out for a walk this morning The challenge of learning a …
: Grateful Log for Tue, 02 Jan 2024 Although I could use another week, I am ready to get back into …
: Goals for 2024: Personal, Reading, and Business Personal Goals for 2024 Learn violin Continue to develop my skills with knitting Expand my bread …
: ☕ First coffee and writing of the New Year.
: Grateful Log for Mon, 01 Jan 2024 🎉 A fun night bringing in the new year with Mozzie 🧀 Packers beat …
: That time back in December 2020 when I designed my own crown molding on paper with a compass. A …
: Grateful Log for Fri, 29 Dec 2023 Full day with Mozzie yesterday Future focus providing present …
: Grateful Log for Thu, 28 Dec 2023 Catching up on sleep Lots of family time this week Finishing one …
: 🧘 Entering that annual headspace of reflecting and planning, thinking and writing. Will settle in …
: Grateful Log for Wed, 27 Dec 2023 The help of family with the massive influx of leather Christmas …
: 😶🌫️ Slowly exiting the fog of the last two weeks.
: My last customer order of 2023. “Off” until January 2nd. Christmas stuff the next few days then …
: The Christmas order rush is over. Will slowly begin to come back “online”. Insane updates to provide …
: Likely going radio silent for the next week or so. Intense tunnel vision and focus has been enabled.
: Grateful Log for Sun, 10 Dec 2023 Continuing to chip through the list Good sleep Coffee
: 🛀 Soaked in a hot bath last night, felt nice. The next 9 days are going to be crazy.
: One product I offer as part of my leather goods business is hand cut cigar matches (to go with the …
: ✋ My hands are physically tired from all of the leather Christmas orders I've been working on. Such …
: Grateful Log for Fri, 08 Dec 2023 Restful sleep In bed before midnight Made a ginger bread house …
: 🍵 Tea with a bit of desk work.
: 🚿 Today shall be improved from yesterday by the simple act of taking a shower. That and eating …
: Grateful Log for Thu, 07 Dec 2023 Chipping away at the list Hitting goals A good time with Mozzie …
: Grateful Log for yesterday (written but forgot to publish it) Wed, 06 Dec 2023 Not being stressed, …
: Grateful Log for Tue, 05 Dec 2023 Catching up with life-long friends over dinner last night …
: Woke up after only a few hours of sleep, too much to do and too much on my mind to fall back to …
: 🌿 Overdosing on zinc, vitamins c and d, honey, water, celery juice, and of course coffee. body can …
: One thing I am quite consistent with each day and week is tracking my time. Each Monday I load in …
: ✏️ Planning the day and week ahead.
: Grateful Log for Mon, 04 Dec 2023 Another 8 hours of sleep A day to rest yesterday A new week
: 🍪 Choosing to not work through orders today, need to rest as I'm already feeling a bit run down from …
: Grateful Log for Sun, 03 Dec 2023 Chipping through the Christmas order list 8 hours of sleep (been …
: Grateful Log for Fri, 01 Dec 2023 New set of tires on my car Doing my best to plan and work ahead …
: Grateful Log for Thu, 30 Nov 2023 Played more hangman last night with Mozzie and Lindsay Drove out …
: Grateful Log for Wed, 29 Nov 2023 Christmas lights on the upper portion of my workbench Good time …
: Grateful Log for Tue, 28 Nov 2023 A strong sales day yesterday Restful sleep Good coffee
: Grateful Log for Mon, 27 Nov 2023 Good weekend with Mozzie Early start to the day and week ahead …
: Tough time staying asleep. Too much on my mind. Will hopefully sleep better later tonight.
: Tough time staying asleep. Too much on my mind. Will hopefully sleep better later tonight.
: Grateful Log for Sat, 25 Nov 2023 The work day yesterday: made and shipped 11 orders. Saturday: …
: Took Star for a walk today 🐶
: I don’t usually “market” my leather goods here, but if you are interested in …
: For my dad’s 63rd birthday (cow brand is ‘63’ - which is just perfect).
: 🥱 Tired but have goals to hit before taking Thursday off for Thanksgiving.
: Grateful Log for Mon, 20 and Tue, 21 Nov 2023 Excellent day with Mozzie on Sunday Slowly coming out …
: 😔 Have been in an absolutely terrible state of mind since Wednesday night. Hoping putting up the …
: ☕ Going to be a heavy coffee day.
: A few better shots of the custom leather cigar case I finished and shipped last week.
: Grateful Log for Wed, 15 Nov 2023 No meetings this morning to interrupt things Finished another …
: Grateful Log for Tue, 14 Nov 2023 On schedule (though it will be short lived 🙂) Making quick ideas …
: Quick idea I had while out for my walk this morning.
: Here’s the video, me talking over a time lapse of making a leather oven mitt from start to …
: Just put together a video talking through my process for making the leather oven mitts. Will share …
: Grateful Log for Mon, 13 Nov 2023 Great family and football weekend A new week! Baking with Mozzie …
: 💤 Weekend was very good but very full...may need a power nap to push through the afternoon.
: The soft pretzels Mozzie and I made this morning. They were an absolute hit at the family/football …
: 🥞 Making pancakes this morning and then soft pretzels for the Packers/Steelers game later today.
: Grateful Log for Sat, 11 Nov 2023 Finished all of the extras for a large order, shipping today! …
: Will get better photos tomorrow in natural light, but man! I am jealous of my customer receiving …
: And finished! Will taste one tonight! Braids were not quite tight enough but am happy with how these …
: 🍞 First up for the day: making challah (will be my first time).
: Grateful Log for Fri, 10 Nov 2023 Knowing what to do and when to do it Morning walks this week, …
: 📽️ Another late work night, which is ok. Home Alone playing in the background.
: Each of my leather oven mitts are dual-lined. In addition to the leather, which certainly offers …
: Long shot: By chance, anyone here on m.b who can assist with getting in touch with Athens Airport …
: Grateful Log for Thu, 09 Nov 2023 Finished assembly of a custom leather project Focused work So …
: 🕳️ Now page updated - https://aaronaiken.omg.lol/now
: ☺️ Feeling pleased with the unpredictable nature of life.
: Just had the city inspectors in my apartment, turned into them inspecting all of my leather tools, …
: Hoping to bake another loaf of bread today. Also need to make sure I have on hand what is needed for …
: Late night but worth it. Finished asssembling a custom leather cigar case…I am always surprised at …
: Grateful Log for Wed, 08 Nov 2023 Getting my time back Watching “The Grinch” with Mozzie Constantly …
: Grateful Log for Tue, 07 Nov 2023 Successfully up and out early Finished another scarf (Christmas …
: Grateful Log for Mon, 06 Nov 2023 Great weekend with Mozzie Brewing beer Path is becoming clear …
: Grateful Log for Sun, 05 Nov 2023 Canoeing yesterday Sounds like my dad got a teaching position at …
: Grateful Log for Fri, 03 Nov 2023 It seems that I can’t help but make things complicated 😂 Oh …
: October 2023 - Grateful Log Recap Video recap is here: youtu.be/558DAEw-T… Audio recap is included as-well. Enjoy! …
: Grateful Log for Thu, 02 Nov 2023 Good time at church last night, Boy’s Brigade Up 2 hours before …
: Thrilled with how this leather cigar case turned out with the custom stamp…absolutely …
: Made two of these for Christmas gifts 🧣🧶
: Grateful Log for Wed, 01 Nov 2023 Trick or treating went well last night The day with Mozzie was a …
: Grateful Log A good dinner last night Mozzie: Being at the apartment Becoming better at accepting …
: Grateful Log Having too much to do Crazy ideas Hanging out with Mozzie yesterday Audio file is …
: Grateful Log 10 minute walk this morning Airport pickup yesterday, and then the rest of the day, …
: Grateful Log Dinner with my parents last night Progress Up when I needed to be this morning Audio …
: Yesterday’s Grateful Log (it was a day! Wrote the below in the morning and never published …
: Appreciate this :-) spotted while at the office.
: Big box of yarn for this year’s Christmas gifts!
: Grateful Log A very productive day yesterday A place and time for everything Finding what I was …
: I’ve been doing pretty good lately, maybe just this week 😂, with not working too late. Lots of …
: I’m doing it again, accidentally fasting. Stopping now for a late meal to break my unintended …
: Grateful Log Progress on a large custom leather order Not just remembering what I wanted to do but …
: Grateful Log Reading 📖 That loaf of bread that I made…still pleasantly surprised 🍞 Christmas music …
: This color is going to be fun 🤩 “Fall Leaves” 🍂 🧶
: Grateful Log Made my first loaf of bread yesterday and the thing turned out Realizing, remembering, …
: Been non-stop since 6:30 this morning. Haven’t had a chance to write my morning pages yet which has …
: Now I need to make a bread box 🤣
: Turned out good for my first! Simple recipe, tastes good 🍞
: Trying my hand at baking bread.
: Grateful Log Caught up on leather orders yesterday Finished another scarf Made a leather pouch with …
: Starting to read again: A Handmade Life by William S. Coperthwaite 📚
: 🐶 sleeping all day to recoverer from the fire alarms last night.
: Grateful Log Slept great despite the fire alarms last night Delivery of the leather order went well …
: Starting the next scarf. Lucy is with me for the week 🐶
: Mozzie is on his way down to Florida for a week, he’ll have a great time but I will miss him. He’ll …
: Tweaks to make but this is the basic idea. Will have the final version in a few weeks.
: Grateful Log Great day yesterday with Mozzie Wrapping up a larger order today Today is Friday …
: Prototype in progress for another family item to be replicated.
: Mozzie Took Over The Grateful Log!!! Daily Gratitude Journal - Thursday October 19 2023 Grateful Log (Mozzie: My youtube channel - Omozzertin) (Mozzie: Boy’s Brigade at Church last …
: Grateful Log McDonald’s dinner with Mozzie (Mozzie: Going to bed at 11:30) A forced break before my …
: Grateful Log Massage yesterday Turning off Teams notifications Preparing Audio file is included, …
: Starting the next scarf 🧣 Will be making a bunch of these in various colors as Christmas gifts 🧶 🎄
: Grateful Log 8 hours of sleep A new week, Monday’s are the best day of the week A fun …
: Shipping this leather order out today. Will be a fun one to open :-) 2 leather fountain pen pouches …
: Grateful Log A stack of cherry wood parts to eventually become a tool tote (photo from 2020). …
: Grateful Log Late night productivity Good coffee The move from full-time salary to part-time hourly …
: Grateful Log Finished knitting another scarf, first one since January 2021 Time with Mozzie …
: Grateful Log Being able to remind myself of my goals, what I am working towards Good evening with …
: Grateful Log Getting an early start Having a backup shower head Today is not yesterday Audio file …
: Grateful Log Had a good football weekend with Mozzie Actually had some downtime yesterday Idea for …
: How and where a lot of my leather ideas start out, after a few days of percolating in my head. Once …
: Grateful Log Church The way I’m feeling about things right now Time and space to just be
: The custom stamp on this leather cigar case 😍
: Grateful Log Massively productive day yesterday Rainy weather today The weekend Audio file is …
: iPhone 15 Pro Max delivered earlier today and just now setting it up. Starting from scratch this …
: Focused day. Catching up on @HemisphericViews as-well :-)
: Grateful Log Rediscovering past interests Morning pages Planning, even if late Audio file is …
: Grateful Log Excellent sleep last night Having a flexible schedule Striving to keep things simple …
: Grateful Log Getting closer to having some sense of what the future will look like Bike ride with …
: Grateful Log Submitting my resignation went well Out early to write at the diner before breakfast …
: A few more photos of the leather wallet replica project. First up is one of yours truly measuring …
: ☺️ A great day...the resignation part of my day went very well...pleasantly surprised with the …
: coffee with aaron ep 01 Hey there and welcome to Monday October 2nd 2023. Episode 1 of this idea I had called Coffee with …
: Today is the day I submit my resignation. I’ve been with this company for 10 years but the …
: Grateful Log Watching football outside with Mozzie and friends yesterday Passing football with …
: Coffee with Aaron Ep 00 Putting this here for now. A test of sorts. But also drop some major news 😬 Transcript
: Like I need another thing to do, but this one will be worthwhile, a podcast of me just jabbering …
: Grateful Log Ideas I had while trying to fall asleep (I’m also not grateful for this though) …
: For those interested, here’s the leather wallet I finished making recently. Includes a longer …
: Initial leather wallets were a hit. Three more have sold locally 🙂
: Grateful Log Eventually falling asleep A day to focus More rain
: Grateful Log More football with Mozzie last night And a quick bike ride after dinner! Making …
: Grateful Log Coffee Phenomenal sleep Passing football with Mozzie
: Grateful Log Getting organized, such a great feeling Rainy and colder weather Coffee
: Grateful Log Successful IKEA trip over the weekend Final improvements to the apartment to last …
: Grateful Log Finding flow Knowing what to do next Coffee in the morning
: Long but good day coming to an end. Sleep is going to be to be a nice break! Have some news to …
: It’s that time of year when I rotate through Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies on in …
: Grateful Log Evening at Church yesterday with Mozzie Healthy sleep routine The cooler mornings (but …
: I understand the sentiment, but I actually believe to “take back your mind” one needs to …
: Grateful Log Fresh haircut Compliments from a stranger Traveling alone
: Grateful Log Got out for a ride yesterday Good sleep Being calm
: Grateful Log Passing football with Mozzie Rain Getting organized
: Before settling into football, going to make a leather case for my study Bible. Been on my mind for …
: Grateful Log Incredible clarity on the immediate future. Nice simple bike ride along the river with …
: And…the wallet! This is the final prototype and I’m very happy with how it turned out. Just a few …
: Grateful Log Friday evenings Slowing down on the weekends The change in seasons
: Thinking wine and Chinese for dinner tonight.
: Absolutely thrilled with how this laptop sleeve turned out! Shown with my 13” MacBook Air, …
: Grateful Log Great cigar event at the Hill Society last night, awesome time being with friends and …
: Grateful Log Bike ride with Mozzie yesterday. His interest in technology. The opportunity (coming …
: Chiseled, dyed, and oiled the wallet parts today. Tomorrow is balm and assembly!
: Grateful Log Time with Mozzie last night. Breakfast with my brother yesterday. Recovery sleep.
: Grateful Log Monday was a success! Idea in the brain to tangible thing in my hand. Writing session …
: Grateful Log Fun time watching football again yesterday, even though the Steelers (Mozzie’s NFL …
: Grateful Log Strong sale day yesterday Good progress on the wallet project, eager to see how it …
: Next steps: map each piece on the leather (calfskin for this project) and cut it out. Then shape and …
: First step is telling the story (the size and location of each part) on a “Story Strap”.
: I am so excited to get started on this project. Replicating a wallet from c. 1928 that was carried …
: Grateful Log Prototype of a custom project sent off to a customer to end the week yesterday. …
: Grateful Log ☕️ Coffee ☀️ Friday 🏈 Football
: Football on. Using the “downtime” to bulk-prep the paper items included with each leather order.
: Grateful Log Clouds Light Breath
: Grateful Log More monopoly last night Fresh haircut So many ideas
: Grateful Log Bonus day with Mozzie yesterday Passing football with him Approaching change
: Grateful Log More good family time yesterday Shabatt Babbling on about things I am excited about …
: Grateful Log Intentional rest Creative rest Physical rest
: A reminder to be kind to yourself. Forgive yourself. Show yourself some grace. Being flawed, making …
: Grateful Log Great end to the work week yesterday Having the time and space to completely focus …
: Grateful Log One step at a time Informed decisions That massage yesterday, everything is back where …
: Grateful Log The colors in the sky this morning with the sunrise Using time well (thankful for when …
: New custom project in motion. Prototype time.
: Grateful Log Random but good evening with Mozzie yesterday Diving back into the world of SEO and …
: Grateful Log Restful sleep Productive day yesterday Fear
: Grateful Log A great birthday party for Mozzie on Saturday with his friends and family. A great …
: Grateful Log A phenomenal end to the work week yesterday Nice dinner out with Mozzie Thumb war and …
: Grateful Log My early to bed routine and early to rise routine is working. This is how I used to be …
: Grateful Log Another early morning A good amount of physical activity yesterday Reading
: Grateful Log Early to bed early to rise Finding a certain flow in the day Encouragement
: Grateful Log Good evening at the house yesterday, lots of laughs. Amazon Seller account was …
: Grateful Log A healthy weekend of no work A new week ahead Remembering who I am
: Grateful Log Recovery sleep Helicopter ride yesterday with Mozzie Watched the Steelers pre-season …
: Grateful Log A very clear process of the output of one activity being the input for another …
: Grateful Log Clarity on a few projects I have going, specifically beginning to see how they will …
: Grateful Log Great day yesterday with Mozzie and Lindsay Went to bed again when I was tired, what a …
: Grateful Log Family day today, heading to Knoebels. Being Decisive. Sitting in full sun.
: Grateful Log Forward focus Shedding old skin Being kind to myself
: Grateful Log Great day with Mozzie yesterday exploring parts of Millersburg, PA. Incredibly restful …
: Grateful Log Crazy ideas Finding rhythm Breakthroughs
: Grateful Log Great sleep Making time to do things right Finished making a Jekyll test site and …
: Grateful Log Full sun out on the balcony this morning A day to mostly focus on a few key items …
: Grateful Log Went to bed last night when I was tired. Which means I was able to get up and moving a …
: Grateful Log Pt. 2 I get to start each day writing. During the Summer months this is usually in …
: Grateful Log Time to focus Time to think Time to act
: My knowledge management solution has gone through many iterations over the past 10+ years. …
: Grateful Log Between a routine with the non-medicine medicine we picked up yesterday and herbal …
: Grateful Log coffee with a plain donut Two longer walks yesterday (in lieu of a bike ride since …
: Grateful Log Hit my shipping goal for the week yesterday so don’t feel the need to play catchup on …
: After three years of feeling rather lost and confused about my past and uncertain about my future, I …
: Grateful Log Warm weather (which seems to be a long lost memory so far this month…strange August …
: Grateful Log The amazingly productive day yesterday with building out a few product-specific …
: Holy bananas! I slept so good last night! Feeling good!
: Grateful Log A nice evening ride with mozzie last night A good day with him yesterday, with a nice …
: Grateful Log Two bike rides yesterday: One with Mozzie, 13 miles, stopped for a pizza lunch. Second …
: We watched Captain Marvel last night. I had already seen it but watching it with Mozzie made it even …
: Grateful Log Having ideas and the abilities required to try them Being tenacious The cousins having …
: Grateful Log A very successful day yesterday Sitting in full sun again this morning Sending a …
: Grateful Log AC in the building seems to have been fixed overnight Chinese takeout for dinner last …
: AC has been out all day and no signs of a quick fix. Handling some work outside and might as well …
: I’ve got this angst in my heart the past two days that I can’t seem to shake.
: A very nice and simple leather pencil/pen pouch.
: Grateful Log Eventually fell into a restful sleep Afternoon cigar at the shop yesterday Coffee
: Grateful Log Full sun while writing this morning Another family game night last night with Mario …
: Grateful Log The epic thunderstorm last night Making strides toward effective pain management …
: Grateful Log Monday morning A new week Cloudy today
: From our ride earlier today.
: Grateful Log Designing new things Prototyping new designs A beautiful sunny day
: Grateful Log Opportunity and time to write in a different place than I normally do. A quiet park …
: My writing spot this morning.
: The finished leather bin before shipping. Size is 18” x 12” x 12”.
: Difficult to accurately photograph, but I am obsessed with how this green turned out! This piece …
: Another simple leather pen case I stumbled into while working on a client project, I personally …
: Grateful Log Simple design A new day The thunderstorm last night
: Grateful Log Good night of sleep A longer bike ride yesterday The mental clarity that exercise …
: Grateful Log Cloudy today Coffee tastes especially good this morning Schedule should open up …
: Grateful Log Out for a ride already this morning Massage later today (longest 3 weeks of my life 😂) …
: Grateful Log Shipped out a large order of leather cigar cases for a wedding party Squeezed in …
: Grateful Log Great sleep last night Made it to church this morning Break in the rain today, enough …
: Grateful Log My micro-vacation yesterday afternoon by the pool. That time to switch off was very …
: My afternoon spot and couldn’t be happier. Well, I guess I could but this is pretty awesome! Cigar, …
: Grateful Log Squeezing in a 30 minute bike ride last night between late night work sessions. Feels …
: My morning writing sessions are so awesome. Before I do anything else I sit down and write. I never …
: Grateful Log Happy with the productivity/output of the week so far Great time at the hotel lounge …
: Grateful Log Fun evening with Mozzie: bike ride and a board game Fresh haircut Being able to see an …
: Grateful Log Sunny forecast for the next two days Teaching Mozzie how to edit video and audio files …
: Grateful Log Great rainy afternoon yesterday of watching the Jumanji movies Squeezed in an evening …
: Grateful Log Great day yesterday Rediscovered the wide-mouth Nalgene I used back in the early …
: Grateful Log Bike ride with Mozzie first thing this morning Cigars & brews by the pool this …
: I only use one “social network”, which is really just my blog posts publishing to a shared timeline …
: Grateful Log Breathing new life into an old idea Focus for the second half of the year Coffee :-)
: I’m working on a relaunch of a project I originally started back in 2018 or so…it has …
: Grateful Log Today is Thursday Future goals are really coming into focus, and will help to direct …
: The unpredictable nature of Siri combined with Apple Music actually acts as its own phenomenal and …
: Grateful Log Great day yesterday Back into the swing of things today Short bike ride yesterday, a …
: 51th - embrace the mistakes :-)
: Grateful Log Looks like a great weather forecast for Independence Day festivities! Teaching mozzie …
: Small leather pouch that is part of a larger collection of leather goods I’m working on. Using this …
: Not intentional, which I like, but have been using my iPad Air a lot recently. I think part of it …
: Grateful Log Awesome time in Gettysburg with Mozzie yesterday A new week Shipping an aging leather …
: Mozzie and I just returned from a full day at the 160th Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary Event in …
: Grateful Log Mozzie was nominated for and voted camper of the year in the closing ceremony of …
: Grateful Log Ideas Coffee Time
: Grateful Log Mozzie has an active role this year in the theater camp production Bike ride with him …
: Grateful Log Time to write this morning, week so far is a blur. Ideas Coffee
: Grateful Log The sun is shining!!! Skipping church - opting instead for a different morning …
: Had a great ride this morning, decided to venture off of the pavement :-)
: Grateful Log Break in the rain this morning, will sneak out for a bike ride. Went out to eat last …
: Shipping two of these out to Cali. Chocolate dye turned out great.
: Grateful Log Very productive morning so far: market run, grocery store for stragglers, tanning, bit …
: Grateful Log Coffee Slept great Another cloudy and rainy day
: Grateful Log Didn’t test drive (yet) but did sit in the new Hyundai Ioniq 6. Swanky! Bacon and eggs …
: Grateful Log Bike ride around the neighborhood with Mozzie after dinner yesterday Overcast weather …
: Grateful Log Phenomenal sleep last night Mozzie dropped off to his first day of theater camp (his …
: Great Father’s Day ride with Mozzie this afternoon.
: Grateful Log Great sleep Made it to first service on time Beautiful day ahead, perfect weather for …
: Grateful Log Productive week getting Father’s Day leather leather orders made, shipped, and …
: Testing my code in dev before promoting to prod.
: Grateful Log cloudy and rainy day, makes one thankful for sunny days coffee get to see mozzie for a …
: Just watched Cloverfield. Outside of what I usually watch but I appreciated the creative “found …
: Very happy with how this pair turned out.
: Leather oven mitt order in progress.
: 🚴🏼♂️ From my ride yesterday evening, sunset over the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg PA.
: Back from an extremely enjoyable 20 mile ride with Mozzie, our first ride together on our new bikes. …
: 🚲 My bike 😊. Jamis Renegade S3. Purchased from local bike shop on Tuesday and loving it.
: ✨ I am feeling oddly good about things/life at the moment...which is a strange way to feel...I kinda …
: 🏕️ Wasn't able to take the bikes home yesterday, but we picked them out from a local bike shop …
: 📝 I love a "productive" journaling session where I start with a problem at the beginning of writing …
: Our trip to the Aquarium also coincided with his last day of 3rd grade :-)
: 🐠 Had a great evening yesterday in Baltimore, MD at the Aquarium's member night - a simple trip that …
: 🚲 Hoping to get a bike this weekend and excited for the Summer ahead and the rides that I'll be able …
: ⌛ Back to tracking my time (personal, work, etc) with Toggl and I'm thankful for it. I've missed the …
: 🥡 thinking Chinese for dinner tonight.
: On the verge of something, unsure if it’s going to be a good or bad thing. Maybe falling over …
: Quick prototype of an idea I had: a key pack to wear around your neck. Keys stay secure in the main …
: 🎧 Poolsuite FM in the headphones. Bulk prepping and working on some new products 😊
: Leather dye samples drying for what may become a relationship with an interior design firm…
: ☀️ Happy for the sun shining today!
: Remember “speed dial”? Those were good times.
: My take on the classic Field Notes “Pony Express” leather pouch. Easily holds 3 notebooks and even …
: ☁️ Cloudy but focused (trying to be).
: ☕ First sip. Never gets old.
: 📺 Have been enjoying Perry Mason on HBO lately.
: Slowly shifting away from the m.b feed and to using RSS entirely. Also slowing shifting to posting …
: Made a mini leather briefcase.
: Back in my woodworking days I used story sticks to record various notes and markings for projects I …
: Latest custom leather project shipped out to my customer in the UK 🇬🇧 - a pipe case, complete with a …
: Pro-tip: stop reading/watching the “news” for two-weeks. At the end, if the world is …
: Just found out I mixed two leather orders, one should have had the buckle the other should have had …
: Feeling clear about things at the moment, which is nice :-)
: Planned to have a workday today but am too tired from the week…rest day it is.
: Learned about keyboard haptics in iOS on the latest episode of Cortex. Enabled and I kinda like it…
: ⚔️ Time to conquer the list.
: 😑 Way in my head lately. Eager to get through this personal chapter of life.
: Hit a good stride with making these leather oven mitts. Can now make the pair for my client, and get …
: Throwback to when Mozzie and I would walk more often, usually local nature preserves, state parks, …
: ☕️ Whole bean in the hopper.
: Leather oven mitt - a first of its kind from my workshop. A few items to address on the next one but …
: A train engineer doing his engineering. Taken while at East Broad Top Railroad last Summer.
: Leather cut and laid in a way to resemble tile.
: ✨ Some nights I have to stay up later...a feeling I just kinda follow to see where it goes.
: 🧠 Have been formulating a lot of things in my mind lately, working out details, thinking ahead. Lots of custom leather projects in motion, but believe I may have also hit a semi-good stride with a writing project that I've been putting off for t 🧠 Have been formulating a lot of things in my mind lately, working out details, thinking ahead. Lots …
: In the past I used to a actively seek solitude. Now it is my life, and so I actively seek the …
: Summer weather, and the storms that come with it, will be here soon - or so I keep telling myself …
: 💻 Mostly admin type work today. Necessary evil.
: 🧘♂️ Eventually, maybe in a few months, I think I’ll be at a good flow with managing …
: Catching up on several things: making more business cards, sending out more New Year cards (better …
: Woke up with the urge to write And so I have done so. Or at least started to. I am not currently at a point, like I was last Fall, …
: Unplanned, but have been up and productive since 5am. Kinda how I used to be. I’m sure …
: 💡 So many thoughts and ideas running through my head at the moment, moving so fast I can't grab any …
: 🪚 eager to put this Pax panel saw to use!
: 🌪️ It is very loud in the quiet of my mind. Calm is in the future, something I am striving towards, …
: 🪵 looking forward to tomorrow, later this morning, when I will embark on my first woodworking …
: For a project I hope to start and finish tomorrow :-)
: A post I posted earlier does not seem to have hit the timeline, a problem I seem to have lately with …
: The texture of handcrafted. Folded edges of a better-late-than-never New Year card I made, printed, …
: My nine-year-old is traveling to Florida for 14 days. I made him a notecard for each day, with a …
: 😔 Sometimes, when I am least expecting it, I feel a deep sadness and there is nothing I can do but …
: 💭 One day soon, maybe this weekend, I envision myself making my usual French press and then sitting …
: 🗓️ Next two days planned. This week is my last big push to get caught up on most of my work, making …
: 🏈 Enjoyed doing nothing for a few hours today and watched the Chiefs v. Jaguars. Will do a bit more …
: Clicker press on my workbench! Dad came over to assist with lifting it (150lbs).
: 🍵 Some quiet time before a busy day tomorrow. Lots of positive updates to share eventually, mostly …
: Woke up after sleeping for two hours. Not in a good rhythm at the moment. Making a list of things in …
: Impatiently waiting for my Goulet Pens order to be delivered today 😁
: Made the notecards I’ve always wanted but could never find. Will be fun to use :-)
: Finished S2 of White Lotus yesterday and Slow Horses today. Thoroughly enjoyed both!
: 🗓 This week is back to the grind. Spending today prepping for the week and quarter ahead. Eager for …
: Can’t sleep. Continuing White Lotus S2.
: ✍ Leather product ideas are flowing, really excited about the focus for 2023. I made a significant …
: Merry Christmas! Up early today finish wrapping a few gifts.
: Feeling good about the status of things. All customer Christmas orders complete and delivered, my …
: My stacked morning routine as of late. Completed top to bottom. Typically accompanied with two cups …
: 👍 last working weekend of the year!
: testing, testing. from MarsEdit 5 micro post…
: ☕ Coffee, rain (was hoping for snow though!), focused work.
: Giving serious thought to adding a sewing machine to my leather business in 2023…
: Preparing parts for final Christmas orders.
: 💊 Increasing vitamin intake for the new few weeks, specifically C and Zinc.
: 📚 Books ordered from a local-ish bookshop (hour drive). Planning to make a trip in the near future …
: 🎄 Christmas music, coffee, wrapping gifts.
: 😮💨 Exhausted. Looking forward to a short break on Sunday!
: Considering a Playdate for myself, trying to be more intentional about simple ways to “have …
: ✍ Despite the insane work schedule this time of year I am keeping with my morning writing routine. …
: 🌧 Rain today, which I find myself enjoying more and more lately (which is new for me). Also new is …
: For 2023. A planner and a “Do Work” notebook. I started using the do work notebook this year, helps …
: Beautiful scenery on my drive to deliver a leather order in Maryland.
: All sides stitched. Next lunch. Then stitching the bottom to each. 2,334 stitches to go.
: A nice post-card to go along with each Christmas order I ship out this month. A simple handwritten …
: 💭 Felt affection in my dreams last night. Slept longer than I should have as a result.
: 📺 I shouldn't, but I need a break that isn't sleeping: watching Slow Horses S2E1
: Custom version of one of my best sellers. I see a lot of zippers in my future. Shipping this one out …
: 😀 Planning to take "off" the last week of the year...looking forward to it!
: From today to Saturday I will be completing 4,214 stitches (by hand) on a massive leather project.
: Also, today is day 40 of no alcohol (none!), and man do I feel good!
: Joining the 4am club for a few weeks.
: One of eight total leather bins (18”x12”x12”). Will deliver all of them to my customer in Maryland …
: May be “leaving money on the table” but I just ended my holiday leather sale early, …
: Third time is a charm…I hope.
: 😞 Holidays feel much different with the divorce being finalized, feeling rather blue today. That …
: 🌇 This morning I am happy to report that I was up early enough to watch the city around me transform …
: ~3.5 leather sides cut into smaller sections, then cut into final parts.
: Starting my largest project to date. These hides will be transformed into 8 very stylish and very …
: Appreciate being able to do this with sites, especially those that abuse ads and popups.
: I am currently working to make several positive changes/improvements in my life, one of them is …
: 💨 Since we've started having consistent days in the 30's, I open a window every morning and crack …
: 🎄 Christmas orders have me in "the zone" from 8am to midnight most days lately, with breaks for …
: ☕ I do love the morning coffee ritual.
: Dead simple but entirely intentional: space for phone, space for notebook (can fit up to 6.5” tall), …
: 💻 Admin type work first: emails, print shipping labels, reply to marketplace messages, etc. Once …
: In ear headphones have started to bother my ears, more so than usual lately, so upgraded to …
: Another leather order for local delivery 😊
: Guess I’ll just get up and make coffee. Abruptly woke up at 3:45…no luck falling back …
: Mixing what I think may be my signature leather dye color.
: Success :-) Leather box for the hand cut cigar matches that I make.
: A lot of my leather orders are the same two products. Taking some time this morning to make …
: 🌳 The mild Autumn weather continues! Sitting outside with my coffee this morning.
: Leather orders for local delivery today 😊
: ☕ enjoying my coffee on this rainy morning.
: 💡 I love waking up and starting the day with an epiphany. Sleep is fascinating.
: 🤔 32℉ outside, 77℉ in my apartment without the heat on...the climate control inside has been …
: 📺 Watching the latest episode of Andor with Mozzie.
: 🍂 Thankful for a morning that feels more appropriate for the season. Down in the 30's, first time in …
: 😊 Happy with today. Small amount of progress made across many different projects, no major …
: Time to make some business cards.
: 👍 Typical Monday so far: BUSY!
: 🍵 Tea to bring the day to a close.
: 🌧 Rainy Sunday morning - quite possibly the best!
: 📖 what a day. exhausted at the end of it, as usual! spent some time reading to my 9-year-old this …
: ☕ Coffee now, thankfully, while publishing a few thoughts elsewhere, then wrapping up a client …
: Made time to make a new leather cover for my Bible. This is my own mix of leather dye.
: ☁ Thankful for the cloudy day today...will make it a bit easier to regulate the temp inside :-)
: Customer wants a no-frills case for his phone and calendar. Made a mock-up, love the simplicity of …
: 🍃 The quiet before fully starting one's day...
: Looking for a distraction of sorts, trying to figure out Mastodon.
: ☕ Coffee and writing, favorite time of my day.
: 🥱 tired but still a few more things to get to before oh so wonderful sleep.
: Day two of sitting down to write/process the changes I (and my family) have gone through over the …
: I knew she would be signing paperwork soon, thought I was prepared, but getting the call from the …
: A peek into my current cluttered evening/workbench. Yes wine and yes the Charlie Brown Christmas …
: In addition to California, Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Washington, and Florida, also shipping …
: Sending out a few belated birthday cards 🙈
: It’s that time of year: switching to my fall/winter ink 🖋️.
: Day in the life, 1:53pm Harrisburg Pennsylvania USA, at my workbench getting leather orders out.
: A bit of whittling for cigar matches to go into a nice leather pouch. Oh how I have missed making …
: All things are connected. And there is really no such thing as a “new” day, since today brings with …
: Looks like tomorrow (today) is Ultra delivery day ⌚️ exciting!
: Step 1: make a silly hair-on bracelet.
: Materials for a few ideas I need to get out of my head.
: Doesn’t hurt to try. Making my own stamped business cards. (I blame/credit @annahavron for this …
: Been enjoying the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Also enjoying the black leather case for it, obviously :-)
: iPhone delivery later today. Made two new Autumn themed leather cases for it. I’m calling the black …
: I’ve become a bit obsessed with edge work lately.
: Leather for belts! Who wants one? 😊
: A few other in-progress leather projects: two phone sleeves (one black the other brown) and a dog …
: Quite the day today, lots in motion and making good progress!
: A custom take on my forthcoming Field Notes sized leather cases…this one is a bit taller to hold the …
: Both colors have been popular for leather projects as of late.
: Up at 3:45 this morning. Tortured a bit by my dreams.
: Leather gift tag, which will be used again at Christmas :-)
: Very productive day today. Finished these three leather projects. Thrilled with how they turned out!
: Phew…the mid-afternoon crash has been very real the last few days. Body and mind feel absolutely …
: This macbook air (m2) is…amazing…
: Lucy is joining me overnight in the apartment. First time she’s seen where I live now.
: My cousin (on the left) flew into Philly from Cali for a quick work thing yesterday. My brother …
: I enjoy the entire process of making something, especially the end when I wrap it and tie it off …
: Very happy with how these cigar cases turned out. Client’s groomsmen will hopefully enjoy them …
: I am in the process of completely redoing my leather work website and I’m excited with the refreshed …
: I don’t usually work in bulk, preparing leather parts ahead of time, but an order of cigar cases for …
: Long story short: tried iPad OS as my “main” OS for the past year, have hit too many …
: …not quite sure how I missed _Westworld_…
: Throw back to my days of woodworking with my oh so lovely hand tools. Made this mallet originally …
: Beta version 1.0 complete. Will share more photos tomorrow.
: Looking forward to making tonight’s dinner. Some of the ingredients: shrimp, garlic, fresh lemon …
: Brain is currently exploding with ideas.
: I do have a thing for being by outside while it is raining. The wind, the sound of the rain, the …
: Happy Friday! I’ve got another batch of leather Summer ‘22 mailers going out next week. Fill out the …
: I am officially at the point where I print out the emails/newsletters I want to read. And I kinda …
: For reference, and for anyone who is interested, the leather camera wrist strap I made for @miraz …
: Kinda have that vibe in my head, but also based on the excellent humidity in the air and the heavy …
: Time for the best part of the day: first sip of coffee.
: A bit abstract but I enjoyed designing and making this classy leather wallet. Hand dyed royal blue, …
: Made a leather walking pouch of sorts. Belt loops on the back so I can use it with whatever belt I …
: First time in a while I’ve had to tape one back together. May need to make an appropriately sized …
: Love this current feeling I have, been a while since I have felt it, after sitting on the beach all …
: Absolutely thrilled with how this project turned out. Hand-dyed royal blue veg-tan cowhide exterior, …
: Extremely unusual Sunday morning for me.
: Blue is definitely a popular color 💙
: Been dragging my feet on this and I’m not sure why, waiting for the “right time” (thanks for the …
: Working on a variation for one of my existing leather designs…excited 🙂
: Another device sleeve, this one for the client’s iPod Touch 7th generation. Love the simple contrast …
: Have been a member of the 5am club so far this week…a goal I’ve been working towards for over a …
: The process of creating something never gets old. The end result is also pretty darn incredible to …
: 🍷 Wine from Austria 🇦🇹 tonight. Looking forward to this one…and really liking the label!
: In the process of making a simple leather gift to include in a mailing later this week or next week. …
: Leather projects completed recently. Red phone sleeve, green wine tote, and black “bin”.
: Have some snail mail 💌 going out for my leather business in early May (next week already!). If you’d …
: I was served “the papers” last night. I haven’t read them yet. I am first focusing on doing things …
: Wrapping up three leather projects later this evening. Need to make dinner first. Opening a bottle …
: Finally finished reading: Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad …
: I wanted to get up early but not quite this early.
: more and more lately I am feeling way too connected. Further refinements to iOS notifications and …
: Tired but brain is too active to fall asleep.
: More leather belts in-progress!
: Finished these yesterday, wore them yesterday too! Extremely happy with how they turned out. 1,000 …
: Loving this combo. Turned out well, client is happy 😊
: Extremely excited about this project. Parts cut out, stamped, and dyed as of now. Will hopefully …
: This morning: coffee, Bon Iver, leatherwork.
: Caught up on sleep! The data matches with how I feel. Refreshed!
: Tonight’s wine. Obscura Petite Sirah 2018.
: Not shined, but better. Eyelets are a good improvement.
: Idea to execution is too much fun! Turned out exactly how I imagined and functions as expected. …
: Sipping while making dinner (brown sugar bourbon pork chops with potatoes and Brussels sprouts).
: Think we hit 73 degrees today. Great to get out! Yesterday wasn’t as warm, but still warmer than …
: Could go for a thunderstorm right about now.
: Time for the afternoon (late afternoon) cup of coffee. What a week!
: Wandered out for a cup of coffee. First two shops were closed already (only 2pm), third shop was a …
: Enjoy working with this leather. Still veg-tan, so checks that box for me, but drum-dyed, so removes …
: Quick case to hold various “sales” related items. Leather samples, business cards, card reader, …
: My mom’s last day working at the church her and my dad helped plant 23 years ago. They’ve been part …
: From a walk this afternoon after church with my brother and his 2 (almost 3) year old. My 8.5 year …
: From yesterday morning. Like old times.
: Working on a leather case/roll of sorts to hold various aspects of meeting with folks when …
: Will finish telling this story later It had rained, and now was cloudy. And windy. Some days I enjoyed this type of weather, others days, …
: Will be officially announcing my leather goods website here in the coming days, complete with a …
: A new favorite part of my day: putting on a jazz album, opening a bottle of wine, making dinner.
: Sitting down to read through a magazine. This is amazing. And something I need to do more often.
: Last two leather rose arrangements I’m offering for Valentine’s Day.
: Another leather rose dressed up.
: Made this as a birthday gift for my grandmother who loves to knit 🧶
: Leather roses all dressed up!
: Tonight’s wine, plus progress on the Valentine’s Day leather rose floral arrangements I am selling …
: He got to spend an unplanned night with me in the city. He loved watching the snow fall.
: Sort of a whim purchase, Xbox Series X 🎮. Primarily for me to do a better job at doing something …
: 10 questions for the new year I went through this list a few years ago in my journal, way back at the beginning of 2017. Going …
: Rushing out, so briefcase in a bag is how it needs to be!
: Current priority is to catch up on sleep, early to bed and late to rise. Probably another day or so …
: Smiling on the inside 😊 looking forward to what 2022 has in store. Also a sneak peak of another bag …
: Another project I finished last week. Client loved it 😊
: Leather belts I finished last week.
: Die Hard 🎥, Manhattan 🥃, and chipping away at the final Christmas leather orders (which will be …
: Finished another tote. Will be delivered to my client later today. Happy with how it turned out! …
: Pocket lined with flannel and zipper installed. Then stitched closed.
: From one year ago today. Project in focus in was hand carving a picture frame from walnut wood. I am …
: Took a power nap today. First in a long time. I do try to listen to my body when it says “I’m …
: Leather roses being delivered to a happy client later today.
: Wine tote I finished making last week.
: There’s something special about a rainy Saturday.
: On tap for today: make 15 leather roses start the cross-body leather purse 🤞🏻
: Time for that afternoon cup ☕️
: Reading material that has arrived recently. Although, I find myself studying the ads and article …
: Giving Hello Fresh a try. First four meals arrive tomorrow.
: Got to bed before midnight last night. Highly recommended.
: Looking for a specific color…
: Finished another wallet 👍🏻 will be delivered tomorrow.
: Sometimes I really regret looking back at journal entires.
: Giving up on looking for gift boxes from a reliable [looking] source for leather roses. Odd size I …
: Finishing up a prototype this morning while Home Alone is on in the background.
: Manhattan and figuring out what to watch for an hour or so. Not quite sure how to process the …
: Some nights, like tonight, I really miss my dog. I should have said good-bye to her before leaving …
: Curated birthday gifts for my dad’s birthday party after the turkey today. Blizzard of Hops IPA, …
: Giving in. Up at 4:30 used to be my norm. Time for coffee ☕️
: Sleep is tricky to catch tonight. Always the case when I get to bed at a responsible time (i.e. …
: Coffee and working on a design for a client’s crossbody purse…new projects are always exciting to …
: Lately I’ve been setting reminders to “eat breakfast” and “eat lunch”. Otherwise I get so caught up …
: My new “external brain” from Leuchtturm1917.
: Coffee is especially good this morning.
: 22 square feet of possibilities.
: Days are going too fast lately. Way too fast.
: Working on things that need to be worked on. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince playing in the …
: Very happy with how this leather cigar case turned out! Black dye is 🔥
: Definitely thinking wine with dinner tonight.
: Love starting new leather projects.
: Think for Christmas I may make myself an apron. Accident waiting to happen!
: Mondays are the hardest. Christmas music, tea, and making leather roses to help sooth my mind.
: Very happy with how this wallet turned out. Also happy with the dye job as-well, “Chocolate”.
: Another one completed, with an action shot 😂
: First up this morning was math and typing lessons with Mozzie.
: Working remote all day today, bag is packed accordingly!
: I am still praying we are able to work things out. Family day yesterday, short getaway to …
: Need to finish the edges yet, but made a quick leather business card holder.
: Iron and Wine 🎶 Coffee ☕️ Stitching up a client project 🧵 🪡
: Much needed after this week. A short break.
: Insane day ahead. Early start should help though. TGIF!
: Working remotely for a few hours (i.e. not from home).
: Third usable prototype complete.
: Strange year for me in that I am out of the loop regarding Apple rumors and such in advance of the …
: Reading material arrived in the mail today. Magazine is a bit late but will still be worthwhile.
: Yesterday’s prototype was a success! Tweaking the final design a bit but it is a beautiful handmade …
: Still have finishing work to complete but wanted to share. Thrilled with how this one turned out! …
: Making another leather bag and am in love with how this color turned out!
: A happy customer: “it turned out exactly how I imagined!”
: Off to deliver my first paid commissioned leather product. This little pouch was sized specifically …
: Sick with a cold and craving soup and a hot cup of tea.
: Replaced my 2004 Honda Accord with this 2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL. Feels like going from a …
: I do miss my dog. Enjoy seeing her when I can.
: One of the best parts of my day is when the timer goes off for my French press 😂
: Did not have a good day today. Hoping tomorrow is better.
: Love that I am still finding sand in my sandals.
: Where/how I begin most days.
: I have been haunted by good memories the past week and I don’t know how to make it stop.
: “Singin’ don’t worry about a thing ‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright…” 🎶
: Bananas happy with how this bag turned out!
: Each morning for the past few weeks I have been taking my coffee and iPad out to a balcony that gets …
: I’ve been working on a website to eventually sell made-to-order leather products. The hardest part …
: Next up, this project has been ready for assembly for a while. Excited about this one!
: Still need to get the strap on but this is the general idea.
: More importantly, coffee is ready!
: Experimenting. The “final” pair will be pink and will have a strap across the top. Making them as a …
: Finished my first leather bag yesterday. It was a gift, probably going to make one for myself 😀
: Making Father’s Day gifts. Each will include two Field Notes notebooks.
: Something I want to get better at is planning things for Mozzie and I to do together on the …
: Late night work, wine, Mad Men. Happy Thursday evening!
: Roasted coffee for the first time in a long time today. The smell took me back to my workshop, …
: Have built a lot of furniture in the past few days. This couch was the most involved but no issues. …
: Survived another day. Glass of wine called for.
: Tomorrow, well, technically today, I begin moving into my new studio apartment. I am eager to make …
: M.b community, small life update: I’m moving into a studio apartment on June 1st. Will share details …
: The sun is shining now but I enjoyed my early morning walk in the rain.
: Guys, I made a leather rose 🌹
: Day job work thing at the moment. Get the sense that I’m having my bloodstream injected with …
: Recent leather projects completed: strop (cherry wood, knife carved handle) and hexagon leather …
: Doing my best to avoid all responsibility today.
: Today is haircut day (first cut in 13 months) and iPad Air delivery day 😁
: Tonight, today, calls for another.
: Haircut is next. Been over a year at this point.
: While warming up to publishing more I will be dusting the corners of my blog, and turning the heat …
: Going to be writing and publishing to my [mostly abandoned] blog pretty soon. I have a lot to say, a …
: Starting another notebook. Not able to pull from my full collection, so using another one from the …
: First time dying a leather project and very happy with how it turned out!
: Shaved my 18-month beard off today.
: Another case/wallet completed.
: Leather projects completed recently. Several more in progress. Can’t help myself.
: Briefly coming up for air. How is everyone doing?
: The idea is coming together. Will hopefully finish it today or tomorrow.
: Mozzie (and Lucy) helped me pick out a new notebook last night. He liked seeing all of the different …
: Stitched a wallet into what will eventually be a sleeve or pouch once everything is put together.
: Miss him during the week so I always look forward to our weekends together.
: Idea in the back of my mind today: print “newsletter” sent via snail mail instead of online.
: Daft Punk in my rotation for today.
: From our walk earlier today.
: I need a massage. Deep tissue. 90 minutes. Please.
: I have made three of the large size of this idea, this guy is a smaller variation. Perfect for 2-3 …
: Two new notebooks to fill up.
: Made a little chapstick holder thingy for Mozzie.
: Walk around the Pennsylvania Capitol complex earlier today. I see it weekly and never tire of the …
: Made this for a friend today. Hand cut and stitched. He’ll use it for cigars, lighter, and cutter.
: Excited to make something today. Not sure what it is going to be, but that’s part of the fun.
: Drove around with Mozzie last night, he wanted to see the city at night.
: Starting a new notebook today.
: The last week has been the hardest. Out of my element and so much to write about. My family is …
: Strange day. Seems like an appropriate evening to watch a Harry Potter film. And pour another glass …
: Adding this single-bevel Goosewing Hewing axe to my set of tools.
: Beginning to write out my reflection of 2020 and goals for 2021.
: Final day in the shop for Christmas gifts. Well, technically not, but this is the last big push.
: Almost finished making Christmas gifts!
: Birthday roast for my mother in-law.
: Today’s list: make a picture frame finish bird feeder First, a warmup exercise of cutting the end …
: Making progress on the bowl.
: Also, sawed through this 8.5” diameter log to get at a section that will be split and then turned …
: Split this log and carved handles for garden tools. Christmas gifts for my wife and grandma.
: Chipped away at my mother in-law’s coffee scoop today and I’m happy with how it is coming along. …
: What a week. Glass of wine now to close out the billable portion. All day in the shop tomorrow and …
: Tomorrow I shall finish carving a coffee scoop out of this lovely piece of cherry. That and a …
: Do not underestimate yourself.
: One thing a challenge will alway reinforce for me is that I don’t do very well with deadlines 😂
: Scarf completed for Mozzie 🧶
: Tomorrow is another day. I’ll be a pedestrian on the sidewalks of the city for my every once in a …
: One benefit to hand tools is a mask is usually never needed.
: Lots of time in the shop today. Time lapse here. Massive progress on my dad’s Christmas gift. Should …
: A dilemma that I struggle with daily: I’m a dad. He’s 7 years old and I don’t know what I’m doing.
: Have never been one to adjust how much I eat on Thanksgiving (or any holiday). Just a little bit of …
: Provision can easily be taken for granted.
: Tonight: Dominic Hentall Primitivo IGT Puglia 2019
: Small batch roasted as part of my dad’s birthday gift.
: Didn’t ask for this capture but I’m glad to have it.
: When I’m on the border of something I watch You’ve Got Mail. Never quite sure why, but I’m drawn to …
: Looking forward to winter this year, which is very unlike me. I want to appreciate the season for …
: My 7yo’s energy never seems to fade. Go go go from the moment he wakes to the moment he goes …
: Happy with how much shop time I scored today! Here’s a quick time lapse of my time.
: Wine for tonight (Dave Harvey 2018 Columbia Valley Syrah). And some knitting 🧶 while watching The …
: Not enough shop time this week. Tomorrow though, tomorrow should provide a few much needed hours.
: Certainly have a dependence on my morning coffee routine. Just about the only part of my day that is …
: Headache today was insane. Still lingering unfortunately. Tea and trying to do nothing this evening.
: Made another scarf for another stuffed animal 😂 🧶 next one is for a human.
: Train I made for my nephew. He’ll open it on Christmas Day.
: I use paper notebooks and the day one app for journaling. Something I appreciate, but also dislike …
: Adze. Excited to put it to use!
: Tonight’s wine: Scott Peterson Rumpus Syrah 2019. So far so good!
: ✅ update mute list on new phone ✅ finish micro scarf for Mozzie’s raccoon ⬜️ finish brother’s tool …
: Getting the hang of this, sorta. Need to get better at starting and finishing (the ends) 🧶
: Guess I should call it a night.
: Finished watching season one The Wire. Thoroughly enjoyed every episode. Will continue onto season …
: Reluctantly for sure, but she does wear the scarf I made her.
: On that note: I am dreading Wednesday. Another glass of wine and episode of The Wire to keep it at …
: Elderly seems to be defined by old age, and what is that but a number? Old age, old soul. I am …
: One tool tote is finishing (24 hours between coats)… Which means I can get started on the …
: I have always believed that one cannot force art or creativity…it just needs to …
: Personal bind of sorts is in the forecast for this week, but so are some good things, like finishing …
: First knitting project complete 🧶 not sure if she’s a fan of it though 😂
: Inflate the balloon. Let it go. Watch it pop.
: Handle carved and a through mortise chiseled on each end piece. The time lapse video of this project …
: Puzzling. Everything in life right now is absolutely positively puzzling.
: Roasted today. Costa Rica 🇨🇷 . Eager to try!
: Dovetails cut and fit today on the tool tote (using chisel only, no saw). Tomorrow: handle, sand, …
: My first apartment had a stoop that allowed for plane watching on final approach into Harrisburg …
: Now watching Hunt for Red October (in honor of Sean Connery) 🎥 🍿
: Falling asleep, Dreams are near.
: I don’t usually drink coffee this late…
: Empty house today made it easy to concentrate. Monday’s are typically my longest workday of the …
: Dreary day today, but my state of mind was full of sunshine.
: To NaNoWriMo or not to NaNoWriMo…
: Extremely happy with the progress on this tool tote (cherry wood). Tools used up to this point: axe, …
: Scheduling my October newsletter to publish later today before I talk myself out of it. You can get …
: Watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 🧙♂️🎥
: join me in the car. personal reflection on vulnerable writing 🎙
: Had the thought yesterday so I called my grandma. She loaned me this Learn How Book (published in …
: Axe sharpening this morning!
: Made pizza for dinner tonight. Tasted great!
: The Pennsylvania Capitol Building (The Forum in the foreground). Taken October 24, 2016.
: Starting the next Christmas gift. This one is for my brother.
: Now reading A Handmade Life: In Search of Simplicity by William Coperthwaite 📚
: Fall colors around the Capitol complex.
: Gold iPhone 12 Pro ordered for le wife. Also ordered two MagSafe chargers and wallets. Eager to …
: Beta version of the cold frame 😊 will build a more solid version next year.
: Attempting a cold frame around our small greens and such this winter. Framed out the lower portion …
: First, a little food tray for squirrels and chipmunks from the scrap wood 🪵 🐿
: Starting the next Christmas gift 🎄
: Bank truck complete 🎄primary tools: axe and knife and a little bit of saw work.
: Finished the toy train last week and very happy with how it turned out. “The little engine that …
: So much I’d like to write. But it is life and we all go through things.
: a day in the life. Beginning to work on another Christmas gift. Harrisburg PA USA 4:09pm EST. …
: Finished reading Another work is possible 📚
: We’ve been getting our meat from a local farmer for a few months now. Steak on the fire seemed like …
: Quick DIY paper towel holder.
: Making wooden toys today for Christmas gifts. Queue Christmas music 🎄 🎶
: There is something oddly satisfying about turning scrap wood into dowels.
: First roast. Fingers crossed.
: Another coffee scoop. This one is for my dad.
: Carved a ladle of sorts. Not perfect but useful. Included a comfortable spot for the index finger …
: Molding planes needed for a Christmas gift I’m making for the in-laws.
: Currently 45 degrees (F). High is 66. Autumn is here 🍂
: Random, made a coffee scoop for our ground coffee.
: New notebook today. Olympic National Park from the Field Notes National Park edition (series E).
: For the record, I successfully carved the bowl of a wooden spoon yesterday. Doing so last week is …
: Lighter week this week…looking forward to it.
: Reminder to self: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. …
: Harry-Potter-soundtrack kind of day.
: Coffee tastes exceptionally good this morning.
: Sliced my thumb pretty bad today. Mindfulness is key when using a razor sharp knife, and I wasn’t …
: Allergies have been off the charts the past several weeks. Ready for a break, hopefully soon.
: Another closet/shelf project complete!
: Is it “safe” at this point to try out WatchOS 7 beta?
: In the carving phase of a project. Nothing fancy. More dowels.
: The best way to start is to start.
: Productive shop time today. Cut 42 walnut blanks (to carve into dowels) and selected and cut a …
: Power went out overnight. Led to 4am wanderings and a strong reminder of the single point of failure …
: Watching Jason Bourne. A classic movie (for me), and an incredible book!
: Tomorrow is the last Friday of the month and I actually have a newsletter to send out. First time …
: Quick project: wanted a simple solution to organizing the smaller things on my desk. Version 1 …
: Mini-mallet for Mozzie’s 7th birthday.
: Had an idea. And I think it will work. Will chip away at it tomorrow.
: Enjoying the cool morning temps.
: Choosing a new notebook to use as my “daily driver” is always enjoyable. I try to match …
: Went for a walk this evening and stumbled upon a neighbor getting rid of cherry wood (and he’ll have …
: Today is a day of not doing. And I think it is needed. Maybe tomorrow will be the same.
: Ok, August is the month I will actually send out a newsletter. Pinky swear.
: Eager to head down this rabbit hole.
: Beginning to enjoy cloudy days as much as sunny days.
: Sometimes I have the thought to just keep driving…
: Shelves are finished! Hung using hand carved walnut dowels (always experimenting 😊).
: First go at setting and sharpening my crosscut and rip handsaws.
: Hand carved dowels and the rabbet for the back of the shelves turned out well!
: Laying out the placement of fasteners on the back of a shelf. They won’t be seen but it is important …
: Current project is making four floating shelves. One of the “features” is a lip on the front. I …
: Making dowel rods for a current project. Sometimes I go down a rabbit hole. This one made me think …
: Not related to anything going on as far as current events are concerned: change worth fighting for …
: The rest of this weekend will [hopefully] be restful.
: A recent fancy woodworking project was a paper towel holder :-) Part of it is a round base - time …
: No promises, but at the end of this month I may send out a newsletter. The idea was to send …
: I had a dream last night, and in that dream I was talking about dreams…
: Amazing how quiet things are with filters doing the filtering.
: More quick shelving in the workshop. Made my own fasteners instead of using screws.
: First mallet is 99% complete but wanted to show how it turned out! As usual, only hand tools were …
: Additions to the preverbal tool belt.
: Onto the next woodworking project. Using dowel rods for a portion of it…so I made one. And it …
: Workbench is coming along…The top will go on tomorrow!
: Shoulder plane gives a perfect fit.
: One more cup of coffee to go along with the final work task of the week. Have a production …
: Not perfect but not bad. First go at curves with hand tools. Mozzie will paint it as his gift for …
: Many people die at twenty-five and aren’t buried until they are seventy-five. Benjamin …
: This will be fun! (cc: @rnv).
: Next small woodworking project is a simple stand for the lids that otherwise lay at the bottom of a …
: Shooting board is coming along well. Removable fence is a success!
: The option to mute keywords in @gluon is phenomenal. Thank you @vincent 🙏
: Made some shavings in the shop tonight.
: Finished making the bent earlier this week. Essentially a saw horse, a companion to the saw bench …
: Starting a new notebook - Yosemite National Park from Series A of the Field Notes National Parks …
: Made a drawing bow today. Will help with laying out curves.
: Have a few shop projects in the works. Finished the first, which is a saw bench. All hand tools. All …
: Finished the Easter gift for mozzie yesterday. All hand tools. Happy with how it turned out. (Same …
: Wrapped up Ozark S3 last night (still moved by the mental illness aspect introduced) and now …
: Really been cleaning out my rss subscriptions the past few weeks.
: Found the problem, and then fixed it!
: Did what was necessary to be with friends tonight.
: Making a place for everything.
: One day soon the sun will shine again!
: Starting simply this morning.
: This morning’s soundtrack 🎧.
: One more cup of coffee is required before the morning comes to an end.
: If you had one shot, or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted One moment Would you …
: Thinking tonight may be the night I settle into watch The Irishman. Will need to make sure I’m …
: Have the place to ourselves. Much needed quiet for both of us.
: Work tip someone recently shared with me. Stand up. Stretch. Take a walk. Go to the airport. Get on …
: Busy but good weekend. Ended with a trip to the Pennsylvania State Museum and an early birthday …
: 4 stumps successfully removed. Exhausting but rewarding work. Relaxing before our dinner guests …
: Cut down three very large, overgrown, bushes today. Tomorrow, stump removal 🤞🏼
: Quiet house for a few more minutes.
: Been a day. Time for a Manhattan.
: Started a new notebook today. Will be used as a “hit list” for the must do tasks each day (I pull …
: Went for a hike today. Helped to clear my vision on a few things I’ve been wrestling with.
: Typing up the February issue of my newsletter. Only my second one but I really enjoy the process. …
: I leaned into a project yesterday (Saturday) and made this. Will be used to start seeds for our …
: An unusually quiet afternoon (for now).
: Still learning the intricacies of blot.im. Enjoying it very much (especially the lack of interface …
: The Human Spirit aaronaiken.me
: “But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord” (Gen. 6:8).
: Work presentation I’ve been working on for a month or so is finally finished, delivered, and …
: He lost a tooth at dinner tonight. Double gap!
: Starting a new notebook today.
: Getting that anything-is-possible-on-a-Spring-morning feeling right now.
: School night and such, but in the mood for a movie. Watching _Clear and Present Danger_. May need to …
: L’Enfant Plaza station (from our trip to Washington D.C. in September of last year).
: Tired him out with hike today.
: Quite the spectacle arrived in the mail today.
: Had a few breakthroughs this week on a major work project. Made a lot of progress and should be …
: Could have been used to scale a fence, or something eight feet tall, but I used it instead as the …
: Came across this “Why Blog? copy while looking for something on the WordPress.com site via the …
: One more cup of coffee should do it.
: Lots of tea today, with honey 🍯
: A runny nose is pretty darn annoying.
: I used this notebook as a journal when I was 13. I was starting 7th grade at a new school, and …
: Starting a new notebook today. Cool and clean, white and silver.
: Not much rest today. Stained two shelves I made for our dining room and did ~80 cuts for storage …
: Project started and finished late this afternoon. Will hopefully start another one tomorrow.
: The evening ended on a very chilly note, but this tea provided much needed warmth (with a good …
: Substack looks interesting. Guess I’ll try it out.
: First, I need another cup of coffee. Second, still figuring it out.
: My interest in doing more myself is rising…testing my brother’s miter saw before purchasing …
: I use the first 750 words as a way to clear the floor, process things, think on things, get my head …
: Influx of house projects this year requires an actual workshop, so a new Field Notes notebook was …
: Getting things done and succeeding.
: First batch is fermenting 🤞🏼
: Quiet Friday evening. Tinkering, writing, and watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
: We still have our Christmas wreath on the front door, a plant that continues to provide a wintry …
: Poor Lucy is sick. Crawling on her belly, trying to get comfortable.
: Well crap. Decided to see what the fuss is all about with @blot. I now have tomorrow’s distraction.
: Hide. My goal for every cord in the house.
: This weekend I will change the oil in both of our cars and brew my first batch of beer. Looking …
: My spot in the house. (Two different operating systems sharing the same trackpad and keyboard thanks …
: Time to reflect on the day that has passed.
: Temp is going up to 60 degrees Fahrenheit today. Full sun. All windows on the south side of our …
: Sight (and a photo from our hike yesterday): “Dad! Look at the fish!”
: Enjoyed this brew last night at dinner with my dad 🍺. No One Likes Us, We Don’t Care Unfiltered …
: I do complain about her neediness, but she is a really good pup. Very loyal.
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: Just finished writing the first email for my “newsletter”. Will send it later today and …
: I’ve been too busy lately and I don’t like it. All thoughts are distracted thoughts. I …
: Really enjoying this running thing. After testing out five different pairs today I landed on a pair …
: Watching the sopranos always makes me hungry.
: Today is definitely going to be a “need more coffee” day.
: Grateful Log for January 23, 2020 Close to a full night of sleep despite working too late …
: I have a lot of work to get done today, but first, I must write (here and elsewhere).
: Eesh. Right AirPod just slipped out of my fingers and into my coffee…😬
: Grateful Log for January 22, 2020 Breakthrough on a project at work. A “hopeful” feeling, about …
: Working later than usual to stay ahead of a few things. Calls for a class of wine or 2 🍷.
: Grateful Log January 21, 2020 Good night of sleep. I think this tweak in my back is going away. …
: How I Use the Drafts app for Task Management aaronaiken.me
: I enjoy being “forced” to keep things simple. Encourages higher quality.
: Attempting to use Mars Edit for a long post I’d like to publish with images and such. Publishing …
: Too Young to Write Yesterday morning, after the first church service, I was told by a family member, who did not mean …
: Spent a good amount of time writing a blog post about how I use Drafts for task management. Just …
: Appropriate for today’s weather ❄️
: Using Shortcuts and Drafts to Journal I’ll do something more in-depth later, or plan to at least, but for now here is a peak into …
: A part of my morning pages is jotting down three things I am thankful for, a habit I started when I …
: Doc told me I should add some cardio to my daily routine…just went for a light jog and …
: Wind is gusting at 37mph. The sound of it whipping around our house is awesome.
: I find that I put off doing that which I actually want to do. I’m not sure if it is fear or …
: She’s always sleepiest after being groomed.
: Accomplishing things My first new pair of glasses since 2008 were scratching very easily. Too easily. So I took care of …
: Leaning into procrastination.
: Apple Watch battery indicator issues persisted after resets, unpairing, and returning it to factory …
: Do More, Hire Less For several years I had the mentality of spending money to hire contractors and such to do things …
: My Apple Watch (series 5) battery has been at 100% for 24 hours…not charged during that time …
: This weekend’s project: fresh coat of paint on the walls and ceiling in our family room and down the …
: I am not an overly “handy” person, but do look forward to a good challenge and always enjoy …
: Shouldn’t eat Pringles on a school night.
: The strange reality of having time I am in the midst of experiencing something crazy, and something I personally have not experienced …
: As I used to say, back in 2007, “Goodnight, world.”
: Times like this when I think to myself: You only live once.
: Haven’t used either in a very long time, maybe 6 months or so, but finally got around to …
: A film from 5,000 years in the future. An ad, but I enjoyed the creative perspective.
: Reading “Iowa” in relation to the presidential election makes me want to rewatch The …
: My monthly newsletter I want to write more in 2020 than I did in 2019, and I want to publish more in 2020 as-well. The …
: Season 1 finale of The Morning Show 👍👍👍
: Happy New Year 🥳 ! This may be the last, or second to last, Manhattan of the year. Also, posting a …
: My beard is to the point that I need actual things for it. Getting combs and a brush from Kent, an …
: Overdid it with Christmas related stuff, as predicted, and am now sick. Taking the forced down time …
: Setting out a plate of cookie crumbs and an empty glass of milk. Mozzie has always been a very …
: Frantically running away from the last decade, confidently walking into the next My mind is getting into reflection mode, which is a natural state for it to enter this time of year. …
: WiFi: OFF Do Not Disturb: ON
: Today is a recovery day from the past year and advance recovery for the next week, although …
: Somehow made it to Mozzie’s ice skating lesson today. Really happy that he is happy when he is …
: Manhattan. Iron Man 3. Friday night for me. Cheers, folks.
: M.b family! How’s it going? Been a minute. This time of year becomes way too busy due to the …
: Really need to come up for air soon.
: Have time set aside today to begin writing my “how I use Drafts” blog post.
: Full moon 🌕 tonight is impressive!
: Thoughts on the TV shows I am currently watching The Mandalorian (Disney+) I really want to like this one but it lacks a lot of depth right now, and …
: At the end of some days, even days when I was with mozzie all day, I feel like I didn’t do …
: She’s sleeping through the season 1 finale at SEE 🐶 💤
: Alright. Finally working my way through marvel movies. But, sleep calls.
: Some thoughts on when enough is enough Not enough money. Not enough time. Not enough land. Not enough bedrooms. Not enough freedom. …
: How does one get the word out about something without selling their soul (to social media or search …
: 5:30am - “Thankfully the water is going to boil soon for the coffee.” 6:01am - Pry my …
: Wine and brainstorming to conclude the “productive” portion of my day.
: I use Drafts for a lot, pretty much everything actually. Here is my current list of Workspaces.
: She annoys me a lot, but she is also pretty darn cute.
: Have been successful with this layout for a while now. Mostly use spotlight and triggers/shortcuts …
: Church was definitely going to happen this morning, but then we all slept in.
: Getting Back to Stillness (Another copy and paste from my journal). And that mindset of stillness is something I remember …
: Manhattan 🥃 and For All Mankind 🌙👨🚀 to conclude the Thanksgiving 🦃 day festivities.
: Manhattan 🥃 and continuing to read The Martian 📖 👨🚀
: A brief look at my writing experience thus far With writing on my mind I have been thinking about my relationship with the practice over the span …
: A Use for Coffee, A Use for Tea What I need more than anything right now is coffee, and not for its effects, but for it alone. The …
: A literal copy and paste from my journal entry today where I start to flesh out what to do next, with a focus on my passion for writing I’m glad I am not spending any time on anything “productive” or meant for monetary …
: 'Dickinson' on Apple TV Plus has surged ahead of its other launch shows in popularity Travis Clark: The series, starring Hailee Steinfeld as the 19th century poet, recently broke …
: The Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter Jason Kottke: It’s comforting to know that warmer weather and longer days are waiting for me in the …
: Enjoying Dickinson on Apple TV+.
: Really need to spend some time figuring out my home “office” situation (just a desk in our …
: Things I want to write about but haven't gotten to yet my current use of Drafts being so excited about getting an Apple Watch the past year and some of the …
: 📺 👻 🖊 now watching Ghostwriter.
: 📺 🌓 🚀 now watching For All Mankind.
: Eh. Just when things seemed to be going so well… Shoulda known.
: 📺 🎃 Now watching It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.
: 📓 Dear Diary for week ending Sunday, October 20, 2019 Monday 🚶🏻♂️Took a family walk today, which we thought was a good idea. Turns out that it …
: Tomorrow is the 21st of October already 🤯😱
: 📷 Some shots from our day trip to the National Museum of Natural History yesterday dinosaur 🦖 🦕
: Back to the drawing board: freelance writing (with a heavy emphasis on IT Project Deliverables). …
: 📚 Beginning to read Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie.
: Maybe it is laziness as I get older, or maybe it is wisdom, or maybe it is just a better perspective …
: 📓 Dear Diary for week ending Sunday, October 13, 2019 Monday 🍁 Picked up a very appropriate leaf on our morning walk today. Autumn is definitely in full …
: It may be time to start growing a beard. Or at least letting it grow out more than I usually do.
: Coffee break with Mini Motorways.
: 📓 Dear Diary for week ending Sunday, October 6, 2019 Monday 😕 Unmotivated start to the week, unfortunately. I am constantly at a adjusting and making …
: Micro.blog has been extremely unresponsive on the web and also the iOS app. I think I can still post …
: Just found out that my ITIL instructor passed away on Tuesday. He was only 43. He did all of my ITIL …
: Raining today and very cloudy. Simply means that plenty of coffee will be consumed ☕️🙂
: Realistically our final day of warmer weather for a while.
: So torn right now. I always end up doing too much at once, and always end up feeling like I cannot …
: 📓 Dear Diary (week ending Sunday, September 29, 2019) Monday ⛅️ The mornings this week were all typical for this time of year, but once the afternoon hit …
: Wondering how it is possible that I have not heard of author John le Carré. I will begin with Call …
: Up early, for a Saturday, to take a random quick trip into Washington DC.
: One of these days I think I may make a pretty dramatic move. May even surprise myself.
: storm chasing with a Phantom Flex 4K. The best shots from two years of storm chasing jammed into 3.5 …
: Ran out of hours yesterday, so completed day 2 and 3 of the 100 days of SwitftUI challenge today. …
: Toward this goal, I completed day 1 of 100 days of SwiftUI.
: Expanding on my generic post about a “big life change” Allow me to get personal. Okay, not too personal, but at least hear me out with a crazy goal that I …
: Work. Legos. iPhone. Trains. Hiking. and more legos. Dear Diary for week ending Sunday, September 22, 2019 Monday In the forties (Faranheit) when I woke …
: Ten things I learned this week, ending Sunday, September 22, 2019 The exhaust fans need to be turned on to exhaust things, and where those switches are located is …
: In preparation for a massive life change [I am hoping and planning for] in four years, I want to …
: Yeah, High-key Light Mono is swanky for sure!
: creativity is unpredictable, and it simply takes time.
: I have been thinking about a few different blogs that I want to start writing. But I’m going …
: Mozzie favorite part of iPhone delivery day: new boxes to play with 🤦🏻♂️😂
: iPhone 11 Pro Max successfully setup. Minor delay with using my iOS 13.1 beta backup…but good …
: The journey of my iPhone 11 Pro Max so far.
: The iPhone 11 and iPhones 11 Pro Daring Fireball: There’s also a shortcut that not many people know about, but when you show it to …
: Make someone’s day today: compliment them for something.
: Down to 51 degrees Fahrenheit overnight. Autumn 🍂 is quickly approaching!
: Just realized that I am using three separate systems for tracking things that need doing. Apple …
: Finished for the day. Picking a game to try in Apple Arcade.
: Trying to figure out Plan C.
: Now reading 📚 Rising Sun by Michael Crichton.
: More work/productivity apps need to offer this level of notification granularity. This is in …
: I think I may be a nomad at heart, currently stuck though.
: Eesh. Long end to a long week.
: Mural on the side of the coffee shop I go to when visiting the office.
: Yep, not sick anymore. Can’t seem to fall asleep easily before 11. Or after 11 apparently.
: Being sick is the absolute worst. But, being forced into downtime is appreciated. I don’t get …
: Ten years old today but she still looks and acts like a puppy 🐶
: Tea and reading before bed. Slept with the windows open. Feel rested!
: I appreciate when days move quickly, but not so fast that they are a blur.
: Had a few things that I wanted to write/process since returning from our trip. I wanted to write …
: Been fascinated lately by bugs. This guy is joining me with my cigar tonight. Wonder what he will …
: From our walk this morning 🐛🌸
: Today, at some point, I will check my email (first time in ten days).
: Beginning tomorrow, the next twelve months are going to be insane (and good, when they are over). …
: Now watching 📺: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
: First thing I tend to do upon returning from a trip, even before unpacking, is planning the next …
: Long day of work and travel. Wrapping up work in the hotel room now, then reading to bring calm to …
: Found this photo in my camera roll (no clue on what it is). Accurate depiction of how the last week …
: My upcoming time away from the daily grind and routine of life is very needed, as it is every year. …
: Accessing Triggers/“Automations” in the iOS Shortcuts app on my iPhone running beta 6 is lost on me. …
: Experimenting with nighttime iPhone photography with long exposure (6 seconds on this shot) and …
: Thinking a book and a bit of bourbon to bring the day to a close.
: Listening to the birds as they wake up.
: The sun following me on a long drive through fields of corn earlier this evening.
: Little friend stopped for a photo during our morning walk 🐸
: Took my tea outside tonight to watch.
: Another Indiana Jones film for the weekend.
: Current setup: Cigar 💨 Manhattan 🥃 Netflix 📺
: The Autumn 🍂 like feel of today calls for tea this evening.
: Life has been a blur lately. Really looking forward to our vacation coming up. Unplugging (for the …
: When process trumps common-sense.
: Alright, iOS 13 Public Beta…let’s see what you’re like.
: Apologies in advance if bugs aren’t for you, but these guys are spending a late work night with me …
: Hershey Park this evening with the family. Had a fun time!
: Finished the Gemini notebook, so need to start a new one. Mozzie helped me pick and he chose the …
: More coffee should do the trick.
: In the back of my mind recently, fighting to reach the front: do not abandon your passions for …
: Photos from our hike yesterday.
: This kiddo is back from the beach 🌊 so we were back to our walk this morning.
: Had a great time today at the Pennsylvania Barn Smoker!
: Starting to watch Stranger Things S3.
: Taking a moment, then I’ll get back to it.
: Power nap ✅ Time for coffee ☕️
: So this happened today 😑 lost my AirPods. Backtracked everywhere I went today, which was minimal. …
: Now reading Unless It Moves the Human Heart by Roger Rosenblatt 📖 🥃
: Went to the library today 📚. Kind of on vacation this week.
: Decided to go into the office today (not this building, but nearby).
: Should have known. Can only ever watch three episodes of the walking dead. Wrapping up season 8 now.
: Long awesome family evening. Late work night. Late cigar and bourbon 🥃 now.
: A lot of times I feel like the answer I am looking for is on the tip of my tongue.
: Several fun things to mention: new Reading page new On This Day page (hat tip @cleverdevil - …
: Busy morning rushing around but still made our walk this morning. This jet stream was heading out to …
: 9 years old but still looks like a puppy 🐶
: I’m usually a fairly confident person, but today is one of those “life crisis” …
: From our walk earlier this morning.
: I find it interesting that when I really need to focus or process an idea I reach for pen and paper.
: Took a walk in the rain this morning. Oddly refreshing.
: Power nap 😴 now time for coffee ☕️
: I love how drastically weather changes ⛈
: ☕️ Good morning! Work to do this morning but then have the rest of the day off.
: Seemed like an appropriate cigar for today.
: Enjoyed, as usual, listening to this week’s @monday episode with @macgenie and @danielpunkass. Re …
: Grand finale from our backyard last night 🎇
: I know, I know, another picture of Lucy 🐶 in her bed. But honestly, why does she always look so …
: Going to get back to doing this every day ✍🏼
: With a solider this morning ☕️
: Knew I was onto something: ending your work day at 3pm
: Finished reading Death on the Nisle by Agatha Christie 📚
: Good trip to Gettysburg yesterday. M isn’t at the point where we can do too much more than 2.5 miles …
: Walked with a pirate this morning 🏴☠️
: Why I Track my Time I have always tracked how I spend my time. Whether I was doing it to track time for a future invoice …
: Part of my new routine, which I will write more about later, is a 7am walk with my 5yo.
: Time to give focused thought to a realistic daily routine that I can actually stick to and that …
: Full sun right now and pushing 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Paradise for me.
: At any rate, first cup of coffee finally in. 🐶 ☕️
: Need to get on a much better and consistent daily routine. Already running out of time this morning …
: 🤔 Thinking about: going back to TaskPaper (and wondering if I can use Drafts on iOS and MacOS along …
: ☕️ Good morning! First cup of coffee for the day.
: Really enjoyed this week’s @monday episode with @macgenie interviewing @jgmac1106. I am afraid to go …
: Been unsubscribing from email newsletters/promotions as they come in. Only keeping subscriptions …
: New goal: plan tomorrow today.
: Finally some time to take a minute…
: 2 hours of sitting in the sun reading _Death on the Nisle_ by Agatha Christie. Good for the soul!
: Went for a walk/hike today. Trying to be more intentional about planned family activities on the …
: Email is a necessary evil for sure: for work, keeping in-touch, etc, but it really isn’t too …
: Really enjoyed listening to the latest Core Intuition episode. Especially re the use of email and …
: Something that continues to seem unbelievable: I’m a dad.
: Work hard, play hard. Worked harder, play harder.
: Coincidence? @macgenie @jeremycherfas
: Work is done for the day. Time to relax for a bit. Major wins in that the various automations I put …
: Yeah, think I’ll have another cup.
: Afternoon coffee - so/always necessary. Also, my favorite coffee mug from one of my favorite places.
: Crazy late night of automating a few things. Mostly successful! Time to rest :-)
: Had a good afternoon hanging out with my dad. Sat on the back porch drinking brews and talking. My …
: Apparently a power nap is needed.
: Ok. Friday evening. Time for a beer, cigar, and The Walking Dead. Cheers!
: Pay for what you believe in Like I mentioned before, when I planned to start blogging again I seriously considered going the …
: Ceiling of the main rotunda in the Pennsylvania State Capitol building.
: Appreciate this. @macgenie - Curating the Micro.blog Discover Timeline Our goal is to start …
: Just made my own business expense tracker using Drafts -> Shortcuts -> Zapier -> Airtable.
: Constantly trying to keep my “today” todo list realistic. Meaning, a list of things that …
: Finally getting to the morning’s first cup of French press coffee.
: Feeling the same. Very happy to have discovered the community here. @mroutley - Consolidating my …
: 80% of his allowance money goes towards new LEGO sets, and I’m okay with that :-)
: Took work outside, grabbing some vitamin D with Lucy 🐶
: Going with a shorter username for my micro.blog profile, just first and last name initials. Too …
: The problem with watching The Walking Dead, in my experience, is that I find it difficult to …
: Blogging I plan to start writing and publishing online again. For the past 12 years, this has been an …
: Do people still say good morning? If so, good morning! If not…good morning!
: Hey now, what’s up micro.blog community!? I am excited to be here and happy that I have found …
: Not my final thoughts on the Undercrown Maduro, but my initial thoughts: need to try it again. First …
: Looking forward to enjoying this @thecrownedheads CHC XVIII. Purchased at the Crowned Heads event at …
: Looking forward to this beautiful @drewestatecigar Undercrown Maduro. Will be smoking it live …
: Thoroughly enjoyed this Padron Black Label No. 89 2018 @taaexclusive. Delicious! Have you tried it …
: Tonight’s lineup. Happy #fuentefriday everyone 💨🥃 . . . . #fuenteisfuente #cigar #arturofuente …
: Dark, cold, and windy. But the cigar is still lighting up just fine :-) Hitting record for this …
: My favorite Instagram family! What’s up!? Just a quick note before the day gets away from me to say …
: What is up my party people? Been a minute since I posted anything here. How are you doing!? In the …
: do what is important first do what is important first “white clouds” by Jörg Angeli on Unsplash What is the first thing you …
: Intending to do something worth while requires drastic action Doing something worthwhile requires drastic action doing things differently…by rawpixel on Unsplash …
: Thoughts on change, art, science, and trees Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger on Unsplash Why do we do things? No, not that. Why are things done …
: Work after work ingredients.
: She asked where I was from. “San Andrés,” I replied cooly, taking a sip of my Bogotá …
: The fire crackled. Her laughter drifted into the star filled sky, rising with the smoke. The night …
: Was having a rough day so needed something easy going like this @joyacigars Cabinetta. A true modern …
: Late at night with a @punchcigars Rare Corojo. The soft breeze whispered in my ear, and danced …
: Something special about how these two paired: @davidoffcigars Year of the Rooster and 23 year …
: For those late night inspo sessions, I prefer the Late Hour by @davidoffcigars. Churchill was …
: Smoking @ajfcigars and drinking coffee…doesn’t get much better than this! Cigar from …
: That one time with a @davidblanco007 NINE, @TroegsBeer Impending Decent, and the company of a good …
: The Hoyo La Amistad, a colab between @AJFcigars and @hoyocigars, pretty darn close to absolute …
: A very enjoyable cigar! The Angel’s Anvil 2017 @taaexclusive by @thecrownedheads. Enjoyed …
: I loved everything about the Leaf by Oscar (maduro). First of all, unwrapping the tobacco leaf …
: Good afternoon! I’ve never had one that let me down. New World by @ajfcigars puts on full display …
: Still thinking about my time with this Romeo Añejo #cigar by Romeo y Julieta. That “dark …
: Enjoyed this Insidious Maduro by @asylum13cigars. Very smooth, good construction, combustion, and …
: Good evening! Thoroughly enjoyed this HR “Hirochi Robaina” by Cubanacan…a first for me and …
: Snowing today, so here’s a picture before the snow arrived. Also, I am excited to let you know that …
: Be Instead of Do, Who Instead of What Be Instead of Do, Who Instead of What Photo by Nick Karvounis on Unsplash When kids are kids, …
: Yes, yes, and yes!! Yes, yes, and yes!! I, too, am avoiding the “numbers game” and am working to find my community in a …
: Say No To Other People. Say No To Fear. Say No To Other People. Say No To Fear. Ray Hennessy on Unsplash Yesterday was a Monday. Well, …
: I have created an early riser. Which is good for later in his life, questionable at the present …
: Remote Work Refined — A Short Personal History Remote Work Refined — A Short Personal History I have alluded in the past about my goal of finding …
: Don’t mind if I do. #nofilter #iphone7plus
: Coffee in the evening kind of day ☕️
: Thankful for the warm seat. Enjoyed this Alec Bradley Sanctum earlier today.
: Thoroughly enjoyed this classic (for the first time) in the company of @lindsayaiken.
: Stronger than I usually go to, but this Romeo is one I will try again (most likely after a meal 😊).
: Enjoyed this Oliva Serie V Liga Especial lancero yesterday.
: Private lounge smoke - Señorial by José Blanco.
: Thinking about 2018 - and doing something about 2018.
: Relaxing by the tree with a dram of Johnnie Walker (thank you @billhitz0220). Merry Christmas!
: Kicking off Christmas weekend with @starbucks Christmas Blend ☕️ cheers 🎄
: Work hard, Play hard. I usually combine the two.
: lindsayaiken let me out of the house 😉😉 Cigar and work.
: coffee with aaron — going where the money is coffee with aaron — going where the money is Good morning — I’ve never viewed myself as someone who …
: Take your passions seriously.
: Yes, I have a “hoody” on 😱 and yes @mozziedean is holding a flip phone ☎️
: Coffee Chat with Aaron — Daily Gratitude Coffee Chat with Aaron — Daily Gratitude Good morning, and Happy Thanksgiving to those of you here …
: Ladies and gentlemen - you may drink. Salut.
: Up at 4am because I’m too excited to sleep. And my alarm went off 😉
: Happy National Coffee Day - did you celebrate??
: Hey now - so I don’t think I have mentioned this yet here, other than in my bio, which you probably …
: Messy hair don’t care. Traveling with my family is the best.
: Good morning! Here’s a shot of today’s daily log in my #bulletjournal. …
: With a stray ‘i’ in there, practice is what I’m doing 😀 Relearning cursive 🖋👍🏻
: Saturday’s plans. Fingers crossed 🤞Cheers ☕️
: Good morning ☕️📝👨🏻💻 Up laying awake in bed at 3 with ideas and such running through my mind. Gave …
: Good morning! Trying out a new weekly spread. Lots of white space. Some areas boxed, others free. …
: Had a great time celebrating Mozzie’s great grandmother’s birthday 🎉 😀👍🏻
: Morning rituals - the secret to a successful life. Start where you are and with what you have and …
: I’ve noticed lately how yellow my photos are just by the nature of where and when I typically …
: Good morning ☕️ It is always a good day when you get to start a new notebook 😀 [Leuchttrum1917, …
: Good morning ☀️ My morning routine is simple. French press coffee. Setup and plan my day in my …
: Day is finally planned. Hoping for a successful end to the week. Have a great Friday! 🍷 is just …
: Good morning ☕️ ! Two things: 1) new link in my bio ⬆️. Check it out if you don’t mind BECAUSE …
: Good morning my party people ☕️ 📓 🔫 Weather report: feels like -2. Um. Florida here I come ✈️⛱☀️
: Working from home this afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to see my 2017 Bullet Journal …
: Sometimes I just can’t help myself. With the 📚 or the 🍷. #wineglass #harrypotterbook …
: Could do this for hours. #calvinandhobbes #wineoclock
: Let’s the the holiday season started 🎄 🍷 Cheers!
: Starting to read 80/20 Sales and Marketing 📚 What book are you currently reading 📖?
: Good evening friends! A beautiful evening here in Harrisburg. What’s on tap for your night?
: Cheers, my friends. Enjoy your evening! . . . Manhattan made with @makersmark
: Good morning 🌞☕️ . . . #laptoplifestyle #youngmillionaire #futurebillionaire #youngentrepreneur …
: Today was a cloudy day here in Harrisburg so I took the opportunity to capture this shot of the …
: Good morning ☀️☕️️ Comment below if you are drinking coffee right now 👇👍 . . . #laptoplifestyle …
: We took out a bunch of trees at our house today…Mozzie had to help :-) I hope your day was …
: Good evening! Enjoying a cup of joe and traveling magazines :-) What are your plans for the evening? …
: Took some time a few weeks ago to sit back and relax with a cigar. In this particular photo I was …
: Quick update on Mozzie since so many of you expressed concern last week. He is doing much better …
: That one time I sat Mozzie inside a jet turbine…😬 ✈️ . . . #laptoplifestyle #youngmillionaire …
: Pocket lint of a 3 year old…I have a few words of wisdom for you based on this, but I’d …
: Good morning! Time to begin conquoring your day :-) . . . #laptoplifestyle #youngmillionaire …
: One of my favorite things to do with Mozzie is read books with him 📚. Especially when he requests to …
: Cheers 🍻 How was your day? . . . #familyman #successtips #successmindset #successcoach #successstory …
: Night in the hospital with Mozzie. He’s had a rough evening and is attempting sleep now. Just …
: Quality time with this kid this morning 👍 Drinking milk 🐮 eating apple 🍎 jacks and reading books 📚 …
: Good evening, my friends. I hope your Saturday has treated you well! What awesome things did you do …
: Coffee and doughnuts…so necessary :-) Double tap if you agree 👊 👊 And have a fantastic day! . …
: Mozzie and I had a lot of time together this weekend since @Lindayaiken was galavanting around NYC. …
: Determine what makes you happy and then get to work making that happiness happen every single day. …
: Lucy enjoying a cup of joe with me :-) Enjoy your day!! . . . #laptoplifestyle #youngmillionaire …
: #musthave @starbucks while traveling :-) . . . #laptoplifestyle #youngmillionaire #futurebillionaire …
: Perspective is everything. The table I sit at each morning is not normally as clean as I crop it to …
: Read to take two for the road!
: Family photo sesh yesterday with @julianabirdphotography - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! Srsly. If you are …
: Today is Mozzie’s 3rd birthday…and as you would expect to hear, I can’t believe …
: Had an awesome family day, accompanied by our good friends at @starbucks ☕️👍
: Good morning ☀️☕️ For those of you that would like to become early risers, here’s a pro-tip …
: Good morning ☕️🌊 Make today great!
: Traveling with a 3yo can certainly be challenging, but I am enjoying the extra time with this little …
: Family photo outtake 😉 Why do I work so hard? For more and more time with my family. What’s …
: Thinking, writing, strategizing, and enjoying a cigar. 😀 #laptoplifestyle #youngmillionaire …
: Cheers my friends! Enjoy your evening 😀 #laptoplifestyle #youngmillionaire #futurebillionaire …
: Satisfied We Are Not — And That’s Ok Satisfied We Are Not — And That’s Ok Photo Credit: Negative SpaceI am rarely satisfied. And if you …
: 7 Awesome and Productive Things To Do When You Are Sick 7 Productive Things To Do When You Have the Flu Photo Credit: Krista MangulsoneIt happens to all of …
: Don’t mind if I do! #tastycigar #cigarlovers #loversoftheleaf #cigarians #cigarcartel …
: Now #smoking an Ezra Zion Cigar Co. All My Ex’s #cigar. Thanks to @ftb.melanie and …
: Excited to start using Field Notes again! They are part of a change I have made to how I capture and …
: Excited to get started with 712 more things to write about! #writing
: #starbucks run with Mozzie and Lucy.
: Never too late for Christmas cookies. ‘Tis the season :-)
: Thoroughly enjoyed all of family time this morning!!
: Enjoyed this cigar with the best father in-law around!
: Becoming a big fan of Nat Sherman cigars.
: Enjoying a “successful move to production” cigar from one of my Domino developers.
: Home from taking my ITIL CSI exam. I unofficially know that I passed. Relaxing for a few minutes …
: Practice exam for my ITIL CSI cert. And a cigar. Of course.
: HCC Roaming Friday! Cigar with Manhattan. Always perfect. @harrisburgcigarclub
: Kicking back with the in-laws.
: Still working but have finished the manual labor of the day so kicking back with a cigar :-)
: Many thanks to @lindsayaiken and my incredible in-laws for facilitating this quick break. Much …
: HCC Board Meeting #1. @harrisburgcigarclub
: First cigar since returning from vacation last Saturday.
: A happy second 25th to this beautiful girl, @lindsayaiken!!!
: Closing out the day, beautiful evening!
: Enjoyed this Cubanacan this afternoon. @cubanacanlawrence @harrisburgcigarclub
: Not a huge Gurkah fan but thought this picture was captured well.
: Hard work always pays off. Excited to be home to spend the day with Mozzie and @lindsayaiken.
: Received this in the mail today…..
: Successful implementation tonight. Now enjoying a Blanco Nine and a Manhattan. Work hard play hard. …
: Enjoying the new Tobacco Company lounge. Beautiful setup. @harrisburgcigarclub
: Had a late implementation this evening. @lindsayaiken said “you had a long day. Go have a …
: View walking out of the office this evening.
: Missing this little guy. Left the house before he woke up. Getting back home after he went to bed.
: “Standing Guard” - very clear that @lindsayaiken is behind that door.
: Took the team out for a field trip to the farm show.
: Discussing what the zoo sent us.
: Reading books with this kiddo.
: “board books are for babies. I’m reading James Patterson.”
: One of the best pictures from the Thompson wedding #thompsonwedding121314
: Lucy always finds the most comfortable place to sleep.
: Drinking coffee. Planning tomorrow.
: Hot chocolate with @lindsayaiken and Mozzie!
: Excited to see grandaddy carving the turkey!
: Another excellent Harrisburg Cigar Club board meeting in the books! @harrisburgcigarclub
: Another late work night. Another website launching :-)
: Random perspective from my drive to the office.
: One of those nights. Going to be a long one.
: Fun day at Hershey Park last weekend.
: Fresh Starbucks Italian Roast whole bean.
: Coffee makes the freezing rain melt away. Well, that’s my theory.
: How to handle traffic on a Friday afternoon.
: One of yesterday’s “working on a Saturday” cigars.
: On mornings like this it is good to ask: why do I live here?
: Actually been a while since I’ve had starbucks. Which made this cup of joe quite amazing.
: Been a while since I’ve played, but I’m going get this guy back into playing condition …
: Tonight’s vino. Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon.
: Appropriate weather conditions for Christmas Eve.
: Working on my presentation for tomorrow’s MT class at HACC. this calls for coffee!
: Pretty awesome stuff going on at Highland Brewing Company.